P51B 1:48

[Joss]

Hello everyone, I build this one for the P51 group build. It's the tamiya kit in 1:48 with resin drop tanks wheels and added photoetch. Going from photos I found it seemed they where fairly war weary with looks of metal exposed around the engine. So this build was used as a test for using oils, it was interesting just means I've got to buy more colours now . Anyway it was good fun. Any constructive criticism welcome as I'm always looking improve my builds.

Her she is;

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Again any comments welcome.

Thanks for looking

Joss 

[Darby]

Battered and bruised enough for me. A shame there is slight silvering on a couple of decals.

[Joss]

9 minutes ago, Darby said:

Battered and bruised enough for me. A shame there is slight silvering on a couple of decals.

It's a pain that some have silvered I layed down a couple of coat of gloss but still happened  they where quite fragile as well they kept shattering into small pieces hence on the starboard side

Regards 

Joss

Edited December 13, 2016 by Joss

[Squibby]

Nicely weathered and well finished P51.

 

I like the paint chipping work, it's nice and subtle and realistically arranged.

 

My only niggle would be that the white stripes on the flaps seem to have missed out on some weathering and there is quite a stark contrast with the grubby stripes over the wings.

 

Shame about the damaged decal, though if you stuck some paint chips / wear in that area it could look like it was intentionally damaged

 

[Joss]

13 minutes ago, Squibby said:

My only niggle would be that the white stripes on the flaps seem to have missed out on some weathering and there is quite a stark contrast with the grubby stripes over the wings.

 

Shame about the damaged decal, though if you stuck some paint chips / wear in that area it could look like it was intentionally damaged

 

Ahh now that youve pointed it out it is glaringly obvious!! I shall get the pastels out again

Good idea and I guess the silver/grey paint as well!

Cheers

Joss

[Vadim]

Great result!         Well done! Oils are great for such realistic weathering... Have a look at my Air-a-cutie. I tried oils for the first time too.

[polo1112]

Beautiful Mustang !!!

Well done.

[29Triplex]

 She's a real Beaut' !  

Edited December 14, 2016 by 29Triplex

[stevej60]

Turned out beautifully Joss,cracking build and finish!

[batcode]

looks great, nice work

[Steve27752]

What's to criticise, very nice.

[GREG DESTEC]

Your P_51 looks great Joss. I like the weathered finish a lot. Good job.  cheers Greg