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Completed Revell of Germany 1:32 De Havilland Mosquito Mk.IV

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Completed Revell of Germany 1:32 De Havilland Mosquito Mk.IV
Posted by Toshi on Saturday, February 6, 2016 9:24 PM

To my fellow forum members,

Today was a great day for me.  Physically and mentally I felt great for the first time in a long time.  I realize that a human being without those two things cannot function in today's world.  I know, just ask me.  LOL!  

The day was much more fulfilling as Mrs. Toshi knew I was feeling better in that she took me on an excursion to a new hobby shop some 40+ miles away.  It was worth the travel time of almost an hours drive.  The hobby shop in question was called Hobby Town USA in Mentor, Ohio.  There, they had trains and RC galore.  Aisle of model kits ships, cars, space, misc., and of course without question aircraft.

Mrs. Toshi purchased me two kits, a Revell of Germany 1:32 De Havilland Mosquito and a Revell of Germany 1:32 Focke Wulf Fw190 F-8.  The 190 comes with a stand of which I will definately utilize!  Mrs. Toshi also purchased a handful of supplies that she felt I needed.  After our trip, we went back to town in Streetsboro, Ohio and I took her out to dinner at Applebee's and had a great time.

Now back at our castle, I've taken the opportunity to build the Mosquito first as just have a almost complete Stuka waiting for it's completion.  By the way, I had to stop my Stuka build yesterday as I was making a mask out of Tamiya tape for the Stuka canopy.  My hands were not responding properly.  So Mrs. Toshi told me to stop and we both went onto eBay and purchased a Eduard Mask for the 87B.

So now while I wait for the mask, during the interim, I'll be busy with the Mosquito build.  I'm also expecting by the end of next week a delivery also from eBay of a Kitty Hawk 1:32 P-39 Airacobra.  I'm so excited, I really can't wait.  Until my mask arrives, please view my Mossie build.  Thank you in advance to my forum brothers and sisters, your support gives me the drive to progress each and everyday.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, February 6, 2016 10:06 PM

I've heard good things about both of you new kits. I'll be watching per the norm.

BK

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Posted by Hunter on Saturday, February 6, 2016 10:13 PM

Toshi,

It's great to hear that you and Mrs. Toshi had a great day out on the open road. Man, you got to hit a Hobby Town....very nice. It's good too hear that you are having a healthy day.

Now the new build...I have this aircraft on my "wish list" and can't wait too see you get this one underway. Happy building my friend.

Hunter

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, February 6, 2016 10:42 PM

BrandonK

I've heard good things about both of you new kits. I'll be watching per the norm.

BK

 

I read a couple of reviews in reference to these kits sometime ago.  what is funny is that I had these very two same kits on my watch list on eBay.  Then here's Mrs. Toshi picking out a model kit and she chooses the exact same ones I was potentially looking to purchase.  LOL!  BrandonK, thank you so very much for always being their and supporting my build threads.  

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, February 6, 2016 10:47 PM

Hunter

Toshi,

It's great to hear that you and Mrs. Toshi had a great day out on the open road. Man, you got to hit a Hobby Town....very nice. It's good too hear that you are having a healthy day.

Now the new build...I have this aircraft on my "wish list" and can't wait too see you get this one underway. Happy building my friend.

Hunter

 

Even without the excursion to Hobby Town USA, just to be with Mrs. Toshi was a blessing.  The two model kits were just a extra topping to a already great day.  This kit has a very good review, I'm sure of it that you'll have fun building the Mossie as well.  Thank you for the read and reply.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by 1943Mike on Sunday, February 7, 2016 12:03 AM

I must check in to FineScale and see how Toshi is progressing with the Mossie, I must check in to FineScale and see how Toshi is progressing with the Mossie, I must......

LOL, if I miss a few days you may have it completed!

Just as a reminder Toshi, I may be the slowest kit builder between the ages of 10 and 73 so to see you build up really good looking models as quickly as you do is astonishing to me. It's also lots of fun to check out your builds since I know that you'll have WIP pictures and I love it when I can see lots of works in progress since I learn a bit from many of them.

Very glad you're feeling well. I hope your health continues to improve.

Mike

Mike

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, February 7, 2016 7:34 AM

1943Mike

I must check in to FineScale and see how Toshi is progressing with the Mossie, I must check in to FineScale and see how Toshi is progressing with the Mossie, I must......

LOL, if I miss a few days you may have it completed!

Just as a reminder Toshi, I may be the slowest kit builder between the ages of 10 and 73 so to see you build up really good looking models as quickly as you do is astonishing to me. It's also lots of fun to check out your builds since I know that you'll have WIP pictures and I love it when I can see lots of works in progress since I learn a bit from many of them.

Very glad you're feeling well. I hope your health continues to improve.

Mike

 

LOL!  You're a funny guy!  I want to thank you so much in always following my build threads.  Sharing my builds with you and forum members as well is my pleasure to do so.  Thank you sir.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by scottrc on Sunday, February 7, 2016 10:03 AM

Hi my Friend Toshi,

I am so happy that you are feeling better and got some great Mrs. time.  Its worth every minute of it and no wonder you are feeling so much better.  You got a beautiful woman by your side and surrounded by model airplanes.  As usual, looking forward to seeing these new models evolve into a Toshi masterpiece.

Scott 

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, February 7, 2016 2:30 PM

scottrc

Hi my Friend Toshi,

I am so happy that you are feeling better and got some great Mrs. time.  Its worth every minute of it and no wonder you are feeling so much better.  You got a beautiful woman by your side and surrounded by model airplanes.  As usual, looking forward to seeing these new models evolve into a Toshi masterpiece.

Scott 

 

Thank you ScottRC.  It's members like you that motivates me to get things to progress forward.  As usual, with Mrs. Toshi by my side, I'm in great hands.  I've already started assembling the cockpit, photos to follow shortly.  I don't think there will be much work done today as it's Super Bowl Sunday.  LOL!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, February 7, 2016 8:59 PM
It's so good to hear that your wife really enjoys helping you with your modeling addiction. Mine couldn't care less

 

GAF
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Posted by GAF on Sunday, February 7, 2016 9:44 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the Mossie.  I've already done my Monogram 1/48th one, but this kit is far superior.

Do you have a scheme in mind for her yet?

Gary

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Monday, February 8, 2016 6:26 AM

 

 

 

 

 

tempestjohnny
It's so good to hear that your wife really enjoys helping you with your modeling addiction. Mine couldn't care less
 

She enjoys in taking part of model making because she can see how happy it makes me feel.  There are times I'm unable to function, that's where she steps in.  I guess for me due to my situation, things are different in my home.  Other than that, we are complete total opposites from one another!  LOL!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, February 8, 2016 6:34 AM

To GAF,

I would love to see your Mosquito.  If you have the time, post it here.  I can use that as a reference.  I plan on using 105 Squadron RAF Marham, England 1942.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by goldhammer on Monday, February 8, 2016 8:06 AM

Guess I had better get on sending those FW190 pics on over to you.....you will be ready for them within the week.....Yes.  looking on to watch how this ones come out.  Glad you are doing better.

GAF
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Posted by GAF on Monday, February 8, 2016 8:49 AM

Toshi,

You've seen it already!  Big Smile

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/t/169527.aspx

Early 105th Squadron means you get to do the green / brown camo scheme.  Look forward to it!

Gary

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, February 8, 2016 11:43 AM

goldhammer

Guess I had better get on sending those FW190 pics on over to you.....you will be ready for them within the week.....Yes.  looking on to watch how this ones come out.  Glad you are doing better.

 

I don't think I can finish this Mossie in a week.  I ran into some trouble.  Difficult fit and finish with lots of flash.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Monday, February 8, 2016 11:44 AM

GAF

Toshi,

You've seen it already!  Big Smile

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/t/169527.aspx

Early 105th Squadron means you get to do the green / brown camo scheme.  Look forward to it!

Gary

 

Thank you for the link!  

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by hogfanfs on Monday, February 8, 2016 2:01 PM

Toshi,

Looking forward to seeing your progress on this Mosquito. Keep up the good work!

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

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Posted by allan on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 2:26 AM

Man, I wish we had hobby shops like those.  Here in the Philippines, Republic of, there are only small shops.  Oh well, theres always on line shopping.

 

Looking forward to your build as always, Toshi!

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 9:03 AM

hogfanfs

Toshi,

Looking forward to seeing your progress on this Mosquito. Keep up the good work!

 

Thank you sir, I will.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 9:04 AM

allan

Man, I wish we had hobby shops like those.  Here in the Philippines, Republic of, there are only small shops.  Oh well, theres always on line shopping.

 

Looking forward to your build as always, Toshi!

 

The majority of my purchases are on line as well, thank you for always following my builds.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by leemitcheltree on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 7:13 PM

Mate!  Mrs. Toshi sounds like an amazing woman!  Sweet.  Can't wait to see how these builds progress.

Cheers, LeeTree
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Posted by lawdog114 on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 9:50 PM
I'm glad you had a great day Toshi. On your next road trip, check out Depot Train and Hobby upon on W.130th in Cleveland (about a mile north of the I-480 exit). I've been going there for years and it's outstanding. I look forward to your Mossie.

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 5:16 AM

leemitcheltree

Mate!  Mrs. Toshi sounds like an amazing woman!  Sweet.  Can't wait to see how these builds progress.

 

Thank you so much for your kind words!  We greatly appreciate it.  

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 5:17 AM

lawdog114
I'm glad you had a great day Toshi. On your next road trip, check out Depot Train and Hobby upon on W.130th in Cleveland (about a mile north of the I-480 exit). I've been going there for years and it's outstanding. I look forward to your Mossie.
 

I definately will, that sounds like fun!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Jay Jay on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 8:42 AM

Oh Wow, as a kid I lived off of W.130th street.  I wonder if that is the same hobby shop I remember so fondly. It was across the street from Sears.

 

 

 

 

 

 I'm finally retired. Now time I got, money I don't.

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 10:08 AM

Jay Jay

Oh Wow, as a kid I lived off of W.130th street.  I wonder if that is the same hobby shop I remember so fondly. It was across the street from Sears.

 

From what I see, it has to be that same hobby shop.  To be sure, PM Lawdog114.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 5:38 PM

Here's an update,

A little rough in some spots with lots of flash.  Seams, misalignment, and lots of cutting.  I do understand it's an older mold as everything has raised lines.  I did my best.  Overall, I'm very happy and had lots of fun, plus this build taught me a lot!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 5:40 PM

Next up!

Engine nacelles, landing gear, and paint.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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    June 2003
  • From: Cavite, Philippines
Posted by allan on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 10:18 PM

Man, that was quick!

 

 

I dont know why Im even surprised.  :)

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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