Natter Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 "...basically out of the box but with fin fillet removed, wing panels puttied, canopy rails added, elevator mass balances scribed, and a rear view mirror scrounged." With a little bit of modelling panache added, to make it all look just right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Beautiful looking model Justin, I'm gonna sidestep the whole Blue vs. Dk. Green debate. I think filling in the lines on the wing does wonders for that model, as does going with a largely painted colour scheme. 72nd scale is best suited for paint schemes in my view. I've gone in and super detailed cockpits, engines, etc. but in my view most people won't see it and its hard on the eyesight. Cant wait to see your next effort! -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt O Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Lovely model. Nice to see how this turned out. I am planning on using same markings for a mustang. They look even better on a finished model then a picture. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niknak Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Great work, very impressive p-51's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Looks great, very nice builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio argudo Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 very nice Mustang Justin, you have a great collection of ponies, congrats mate! cheers Antonio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Hugely impressive work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Nothing wrong with that. It's a superb build. Top class finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDriskill Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 This is really a lovely Mustang! Many thumbs up! I was so impressed by the P-51B in your last shot that I went back and found that build thread, too. WOW—I think you have cracked the code on a proper 1/72 razorback! That is the most convincing 1/72 P-51B I’ve ever seen, period. Both of them are just knockout builds. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonM Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 On 14/02/2018 at 8:23 AM, ian1485 said: Love this! The sheen and the colours look just right. Also, thanks for the photos and link - I was surprised on one of the photos of the real aircraft how poorly fitting some of the panels on the nose were. Re green or blue - definately green. I've read the Dana Bell article and this seems really different to debates on things such as the tone/origin etc of the blue spitfires on Malta which are based on evidence. Dana Bell seems to base his case on little more than wishful thinking (sorry, controversial I know!). Some greens are slightly more blue anyway, an overpaint of some areas in a different green, an overpaint in a poorly mixed green, those on the squadron insist they were green. The evidence is pretty conclusive, but at the end of the day, people can paint their models in whatever colour they like - whatever makes them happy! Personally I’ve always gone with Michael J Bowyer’s first hand eye witness notes..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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