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Erik Leijdens (Tug Benson)
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"Dutch" (or Kiwi) Mosquito NF.XIII MM515 ME-Z

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40 6 April 2021, 08:41
Erik Leijdens
Since my Tempest is nearing completion it's time to start a new project. I'm very into fellow Dutchmen who were active in the RAF/RNZAF squadrons in ww2 at the moment so this is a perfect subject. Chris Vlotman was the only(?) Dutchman in 488 RNZAF Mosquito nightfighter squadron. He scored 4 confirmed victories; 1 Do-217, 2 Ju-88s and 1 Fw190. Survived the war and was later a KLM captain.
6 April 2021, 08:53
Jan Peters
Following
6 April 2021, 09:25
Erik Leijdens
Welkom Jan 🙂
6 April 2021, 09:50
Jos Jansen
Damn nice Erik...of course a project to follow, another great project in right hands 👍!!
6 April 2021, 11:29
Nathan Dempsey
I'm in for this build ?
6 April 2021, 12:59
James C
Interesting project, following 👀 👍
6 April 2021, 18:57
Erik Leijdens
Welcome mates!! Made a little start with the cockpit, sprayed the main parts in Aircraft Grey green.
13 April 2021, 19:27
Erik Leijdens
Cockpit done now. Kept it OOB except for the seats and some PE parts.
18 April 2021, 20:37
Nathan Dempsey
Looking great Erik. I've got to get around to my Mosquito kits. What great motivation!
18 April 2021, 21:45
Erik Leijdens
It's a great kit Nathan! The build will go fast now!
18 April 2021, 21:51
Ed Batres
Nice cat, the weathering looks authentic, but you should have used the Tamiya kit... :} Seriously though, the Mossy is going to be a great build.
18 April 2021, 22:26
Neil
Lovely! 🙂
19 April 2021, 15:45
Erik Leijdens
Thanks mates! A rare fit issue on a Tamiya kit, the gun ports piece does not fit well. Well, it turns out it's a model kit after all 🙂
20 April 2021, 20:41
Sebastian Meyner
Looking really good so far Erik 👍 Following 🙂
29 April 2021, 20:32
Bart Goesaert
You have the momentum. Looking good so far. Looks promising for the fit of my VI to start soon, but first some other projects out off the way first...
30 April 2021, 04:20
Nathan Dempsey
I'm sure you'll straighten out that fit issue and soon be ready for paint. Looking forward to more ?.
30 April 2021, 11:18
Erik Leijdens
Thanks mates!
Primed the Mossie black with Mr.Surfacer 1500 thinned 1:1 with Mr.Color Thinner 110.
18 May 2021, 05:22
James C
Nice and clean looking build Erik 👍
18 May 2021, 18:47
Damian Güttner
Very Nice !!
20 May 2021, 11:45
Jos Jansen
Nice work Erik, as always...!
23 May 2021, 17:58
Erik Leijdens
Invasions stripes added. Undersides only.
25 May 2021, 19:54
Gary Kitchen
Erik it's looking fabulous, the Mr Surfacer base is a pleasure to behold, and it only gets better with your colour coats. 👍
25 May 2021, 20:00
Adonis Volos
Great job man ?
27 May 2021, 17:24
Jan Peters
It looking better by each step!
27 May 2021, 18:37
Erik Leijdens
Thanks mates! Time for a couple of gloss coats now and after that; decals 🙂
27 May 2021, 19:31
Guillaume Blanchet
Looking great. I'm taking some notes for my own kit. 😉
27 May 2021, 19:42
James C
Lovely paintwork Erik 👍
27 May 2021, 20:01
Clifford Keesler
Looking very nice Erik.
28 May 2021, 03:49
Erik Leijdens
Thanks mates
29 May 2021, 15:20
Kees Kleijwegt
Great work on the mossie so far! 👍
4 June 2021, 19:29
Erik Leijdens
Decalling done now. Sprayed 2 coats of gloss clear over it, time for some washes etc.
10 June 2021, 17:59
Clifford Keesler
Looking very nice Erik.
11 June 2021, 21:46
Jakub Fiala
Great job so far, Erik!
18 June 2021, 23:10
Erik Leijdens
Done! A nice kit, although the camouflage scheme is a bit boring.
21 June 2021, 13:22
Nathan Dempsey
That's a great build Erik. I love the look of that bull nose.
21 June 2021, 14:09
Eelco Gregoire
Very nice Erik!
21 June 2021, 14:12
Neil
Hi Erik, agreed. Looks fantastic! 👍
21 June 2021, 15:26
Hanno Kleinecke
Superb looking build and paintjob Erik 👍
21 June 2021, 15:35
James C
Very impressive. Nice work Erik👍
21 June 2021, 18:04
Clifford Keesler
Very nice Erik.
21 June 2021, 22:56
Erik Leijdens
Thanks mates!!
22 June 2021, 07:24
Erik Madsen
Lovely
22 June 2021, 09:58
Jakub Fiala
Excellent result, like it very much!
23 June 2021, 19:37
Jan Peters
Beautifull Mossy Erik!
23 June 2021, 20:00
Jos Jansen
That's absolutely a stunning build Erik...I watched every step! 👍
27 June 2021, 09:21
Neuling
Very beautiful! Clean and careful build and paint work! 👍
27 June 2021, 10:59
Erik Leijdens
Thanks guys, much appreciated!
30 June 2021, 06:37

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The mount of Dutchman Christiaan Vlotman in which he scored his 4th and final victory(a FW190) while in service with 488 nightfighter squadron of the Royal New Zealand air force.

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