Coen's Answer to Spring, build a Mosquito. Reveal

[Coen]

The end is nigh.
I'm not totally happy with this build, but I'm happier than I have been with other aircraft that I've built.
So that's something.
The canopy is a complete failure, but the rest is near enough to what I was going for to make me happy.. ish

[Andreas]

wow.. Gotta love the weathering on that one. I bet you are eking to do more airplanes now

[Coen]

NO

Haha.
At least not right away.

[Nige201980]

Mate she is a thing of beauty you are really getting the hang of these wingy things lol i love her.

[JediBoer]

Stunning work Michael! Just love the weathering! I'm ordering my oils right now!

[Droflet01]

Stunning what matte varnish do you use as a final coat?

[Coen]

Thanks fellas.
I always use alclad flat cote for the matte finish these days.

[Droflet01]

Cheers mate can that be applied with a brush? I don't have a airbrush or anything. You have definately helped me decide on my next model always liked the mosquito once my lynx is complete thats next I think

[Twokidsnosleep]

Nice build
I love the Nova Scotia call sign on the nose

[Coen]

Cheers mate can that be applied with a brush? I don't have a airbrush or anything. You have definately helped me decide on my next model always liked the mosquito once my lynx is complete thats next I think

Glad to help.
I've used a brush to apply it to small things like figures and landing gear, but it doesn't work as well.
Flat varnishes are clear coats with a powder suspended in them, most seem to work best when sprayed.
Testers Dullcote comes in a rattle can as well as a regular bottle. It works just as well as the alclad.
I would recommend that if you don't have an airbrush.

[Droflet01]

Cheers mate thats much appreciated will have to pop and and get some rattle can stuff

[alextheblue]

Looks the biz, Mike, I'd be totally happy with it if it was mine!

Great choice with the scheme and the subtle weathering really looks the part.

[Skullfish]

I get a real sense of speed of of her Mike, she looks awesome.
Jase

[Avgas]

Lovely weathering. Was the canopy just a poor fit? Doesn't look like it's sat on the a/c properly.

[Coen]

It didn't fit no.
I'm also a crappy aircraft builder.