There were dimensional ‘rules’ for applying these markings – but they were done quickly in the field and the end results varied somewhat. You can see anything from stripes which look like they were applied with a mop to very neat efforts which seem to defy the urgency of the times! Sometimes they covered serial numbers and code letters and in other cases it appears the stripes were carefully painted around these identifying marks. The lack of upper surface stripes that you have observed was in fact due to an order to remove them issued a few weeks after D-Day – thats why you see partial stripes on fuselage sides. Often this was achieved by over-painting in the original colour (or one close to it!).

The only difference I’m aware of is the arrester hook and that the Nimrod is painted to prevent the salt water at sea corroding it.

The exposed alloy parts are anodized rather than ‘painted’.

Perhaps not…… then why the title to this thread ‘Mosquito Replica’?

Graham – the ‘warbird’ world generally considers non-scale ‘look-alike’ or facsimile aircraft to be termed ‘replicas’ – although I agree it does not really comply with the Oxford English Dictionary meaning of the word. An Isaacs Spitfire is, after all, generally considered a ‘replica’!

I think I have to go with the ‘Well done – fantastic effort’ side of the argument. Now if they fitted spinners and applied a really authentic paint job….

Please don’t get me started on fees; we’ve got three ‘conditions’ to be discharged on our next project – fortunately we’ve tumbled the fact that if you get them discharged together it’s just one fee; as opposed to three fees if you do them individually!!

Another planning ‘stealth tax’ at £85 a pop :rolleyes: The only good news is its £25 for dwellings and free for listed buildings (for the time being anyway).

Yes Tim, it would include the P&W R2800 and the Wright units – by calling them ‘twin row’ I was merely trying to distinguish these large engines from their smaller cousins rather than be specific on any particular unit.

Thanks Tony – looks very nice – who applied the scheme?