Max Headroom Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Hi A few months ago I bought a few of the new Airfix starter set kits as a method of kick starting my modelling mojo which has only rarely surfaced in the last few years. Emboldened by my recentish AZ Spitfire 16 and Airfix I, I started a twin build of the Mustang and Me109e. The 'Stang is now done and the 109 is not far behind. I have the Fw190 to do and I have now cut sprue on the Defiant. Add to this a 1/48 Hurricane I which is now painted up and ready to do as a Finnish example, you could say that Airfix have now got me back in the groove! Herewith the Mustang IV for your consideration. Upper surfaces were rattlecanned with Humbrol aerosols and underneath with the potlet of acrylic. Masking was courtesy of Tamiya Tape and is the first time I've done that. Fairly pleased with the result and it gave me confidence to do the same on the Hurricane. Out of the box except masking tape seat belts. A couple of caveats. Firstly the starboard eye fell off despite lashings of Decalfix and there is no aerial, as the kit provided an 'orrible blob. Enough words, here are the pix....... Compulsory shot of Allie's nose Maybe a bit of 'orange peel' effect with the rattle can matt varnish but I'll have to live with it 😬 Hope you like it. Trevor (and Allie) 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Nice Mustang. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Great to see it Trevor! I've the same kit part built as a "Holiday Build". Cant wait for my next IOM trip to finish it now I've seen yours! Rick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Edmundson Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Nice, but, pretty sure you have mixed up the LH & RH gear legs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Thanks Rick! It's a great model to put together, just remember those tight tolerances. I now tend to build cockpit sub assemblies or whatever 'au naturale' and paint them afterwards. The completed wing sub assembly is a tight fit. I test fitted it, couldn't get it out, so ran some Tamiya Extra thin to keep it there. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I found the wing fit tight too. Shaved quite a bit of plastic off in the end. Job done! Rick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 That's a very nice Mustang Trevor Very nice camouflage and Matt finish. Did you paint in the yellow l/e stripes? They're very tidy indeed. TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Looking good from here - like it. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Tony E, you may be right. I thought hat I had stared at the instructions long enough! Tony T, yup masked off and painted. I didn't even notice the kit option until afterwards Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Brilliant looking Mustang 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Nice mojo restorer Trevor! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Nice job Trevor, she looks really smart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Nice build, would have given it a like but have run out of them for today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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