turnerdad Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) (Just a quick update 6/2/12. I've painted my first figure (with the exception of some 1/48 soldiers) it's the suerbly sculpted Ultracast figure that I ordered from the States and which was delivered very promptly, and I'm pleased with the way he came out, I certainly learned a lot doing it. I removed my first attempt at painting the face and re-did it as I'm pretty sure there weren't too many trannies in the Air Force back in '45! This project is now officially completed, wahey!) Finally finished thanks goodness, by far the best kit I've ever built, Tamiya have really produced a stunner. This is pretty much out of the box, though I've added some plumbing and adapted and detailed some of the kit parts. I've weathered it heavily, and while these 8th Air Force birds were generally kept pretty clean, I've depicted Lt Col John Meyers' "Petie 3rd" from the time it was operating from Asch airfield in Belgium during the Ardennes offensive. The conditions were makeshift at best, and the group was worked extremely hard providing support for the ground defences, sharing the base with a 9th Air Force P-47 group, the 366th. The weather was awful with sleet and snow and the airfield became a muddy, slushy mess. There are some great pics (one in particular, p 103)!) in the Osprey Aviation Elite Units book of the 352nd FG which is were I gained most of my reference for the weathering, but of course I've had to use artistic licence so if possible I don't really want a big debate on weathering etc...thanks. I love this aircraft, it looks very busy with the various stripes and markings. This aircraft is known to have shot down at least 11.5 enemy aircraft while flown by Meyer but was virtually lost to history until some photos were discovered in the 80s from its crewchiefs private collection. There is some debate as to some of the markings but I've used my best judgement, there just isn't the information. Anyway, I am writing a lengthy article for MIS on its construction, so if per chance there is anything you would like to know then get the mag! Build linky. Cheers all. Edited December 5, 2015 by turnerdad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.smith10 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 your work is just mind blowing!! congratulations on such a great build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin101 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 totally speachless! Apart from FANTASTIC!! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPNGROATS Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Very very nice indeed...wonderful details..!! Cheers, ggc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomastewart Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Wow! Stunning.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florin13 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 An excellent work. Look very realistic. Congratulations. Florin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundylunch Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Superb !! Can't wait to buy the mag to read how you did it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMUSKY Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 simply amazing finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llking Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeley Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Just awesome. I could look at this all day. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Very nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffe284 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C ! ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Great job thanks for sharing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 That is truly stunning, well done sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Bloody lovely!! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dances With Wolves Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 That is one top drawer P-51 and a crisply executed and very highly skilled finish. I've had enormous pleasure admiring this one and look forward to picking up the mag. Best regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryUK Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 A cracking P51 and a terrific build and finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratpit Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 simply stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 absolutely sensational Turnersdad,the whole package, just love that oilstreak, how did you achieve that? Regards bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 superb job! will have to get the magazine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikmuntz Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I promise I won't tell anyone that you shrunk the real thing and then posted it on here! But really, that build is simply jaw dropping! The weathering is done perfectly and the detail is remarkable. Just......wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 One of the, if not the best P51 I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 .....OUTSTANDING...BRILLIANT....AWESOME...AMAZING..... BEST P-51D I have ever seen.... Truly STUNNING... HOUSTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I don't buy modelling mags but I think I will for this. Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 i shall be buying the MIS Issue with that in it, such a beautiful model, makes me want to throw my dragon P-51 away and get the Tamiya one now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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