The VAM’s Mosquito restoration is progressing nicely, with a first flight anticipated at some point in the new year – photographs courtesy of VAM below, with an update on the current developments.
It’ll be great to have another airworthy Mossie, particularly a bomber variant!
By: ericmunk - 11th December 2013 at 11:58
Hi
or is it easier/cheaper to maintain a gloss finish rather than matt finish aircraft
cheers
jerry
Lots easier to keep clean, and certainly better able to protect wooden structure than matt, especially against moisture and grease.
By: Trolly Aux - 11th December 2013 at 10:48
I like the gloss, reminds me of 70s-80s BBMF Spits.
By: j_jza80 - 11th December 2013 at 09:40
If the Matt finish is anything like satin / matt paint found on cars, keeping it clean is a royal PITA.
There are plenty of authentic looking Mosquitoes in museums all over the world, it’s an acceptable compromise IMO.
By: GrahamF - 11th December 2013 at 09:27
I like the gloss, it highlights the shapes more.
By: brewerjerry - 11th December 2013 at 06:04
Hi
would gloss give better fuel economy than matt ?
it maybe why owners use it
or is it easier/cheaper to maintain a gloss finish rather than matt finish aircraft
cheers
jerry
By: CIRCUS 6 - 11th December 2013 at 01:15
Why have they painted it like that?? Gloss camouflage just looks so wrong. It was crying out to be painted in its Spartan colours, or a more authentic matt/eggshell finish. Eurgh!
By: Arabella-Cox - 10th December 2013 at 23:16
It was looking lovely until they painted it!
By: stangman - 10th December 2013 at 20:05
Another beautiful looking example of Mossie majesty.
Thanks for posting that link
I’d better get to the Americas [if only] , soon as to see the only flying examples.
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