P-51D Warhorse

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Hello all i built this as an attempt to get used to 1/72nd scale i am placing it here as it is about 90% complete. I replaced the barrels with hollow micro brass tubing. Which is itself a test of patience. The Star & Bars are kit decals the serial is kit decal. But the codes are from Woodland Scenics Railroad lettering. I think they work very well. However i've been laughed at by some here at Britmodeller for suggesting these. I'll let you decide whether they look good ? Correct ? Or Bad ? It still needs resin exhausts and some weathering. It is also the first model in a pet project that will eventually incorporate 10 more P-51's, 4 P-47's, and 1 P-38 an airfield diorama with a tower and the associated ground equipment. The full size diorama will be built last.

      Any how heres the Mustang as it sits today. It represents a D model of the 4th Fighter Group. And i hope you like it. Oh and for those of you curious the invasion stripes were handpainted the Aluminum was Tamiya Rattlecan and the Red & Blue are Vallejo. The Red is standard Vallejo & the Blue MA Mediterranean blue and is Airbrushed. The color was pretty close to the colors i could find online.

 

I hope every one likes this. 

 

The eagle eyed among you may spot my glaring goof up on this plane.

Edited September 10, 2017 by Corsairfoxfouruncle
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[mike romeo]

Well, I do!  Nice job.  

 

Is that the Academy kit?

 

Regards

 

Martin

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Yes martin it is the academy kit. The kit decals were for "Chute you're faded"

Edited September 12, 2017 by Corsairfoxfouruncle