Val Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Well, been a while, but a very minor update. It's not easy to see as I've already got the white tac on, but the first camo colour is on. Was hoping to get the green on tonight as well, but time ran out, as it does! Here we go: As I said, minor update, but hopefully more to follow shortly. Did a bit of panel fading, which is quite subtle, but hopefully will look ok. Let us know your thoughts Cheers, Val 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Cox Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Hi Val, It looks like you are having some fun with your build, I enjoyed taking a look at your progress and look forward to seeing it finished. Cheers, Daniel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Hiya, yes I am indeed, it's a brilliant kit!! hoping to do a bit more to this soon, it's taken me about a year to get to this point!! Thank you for the encouragement. Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 It is looking good Val, it is a great kit with very little issues. Did you find the wing fit a bit tight? I did on mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 It is looking good Val, it is a great kit with very little issues. Did you find the wing fit a bit tight? I did on mine. Thanks! To be honest, I can't 100% remember as I put it together a little while ago... I think there was a touch of a step where the wings met the chin of the aircraft... The fit was tight but ok on the wings to fuselage... The only real issues with the kit I've found is the engraved detail on the underside on the air intake was extremely soft fading to non-existent as I presume the molds are showing their age. Great fun so far though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishLion Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Looks superb to me Val! Can't wait for the final reveal :thumbsup2: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Looks superb to me Val! Can't wait for the final reveal :thumbsup2: Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Looking good so far. The finished article should look great! Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Looking good so far. The finished article should look great! Sean Cheers Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thanks! To be honest, I can't 100% remember as I put it together a little while ago... I think there was a touch of a step where the wings met the chin of the aircraft... The fit was tight but ok on the wings to fuselage... The only real issues with the kit I've found is the engraved detail on the underside on the air intake was extremely soft fading to non-existent as I presume the molds are showing their age. Great fun so far though Like some us , showing their age LOL. But yo are right ,it`s a fun kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Lovely work so far Val 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I love Mustangs, yours is going to be perfect, it's pleasure to watch your work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Well, she's still being worked on!! Here is the camo finishedThe paint shading is slightly exaggerated by the camera, it's a bit more subtle in real life.Let me know what you think!Val 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I think she is looking real good! Glad to have her here again! The shading looks good to me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knaupel Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Wow! Will be a beaty Hope the Tamiya-Decals will work fine. Had a lot of problems with them. Cheers Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Thanks all Wow! Will be a beaty Hope the Tamiya-Decals will work fine. Had a lot of problems with them. Cheers Peter Ah... I might try one of the spare kit decals on my test bed planes before I commit to the kit decals then.... thanks for the heads up V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnas Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) I have done this exact kit, didn't turn out as nice as yours though! I really like the seatbelts and the camo turned out great! The Mustang in RAF-colors looks just right. I need to make a +1 on the decal comment, that was the only thing supplied by Tamiya I didn't like but it was a while ago so it can also be me doing something wrong applying them. Edited November 19, 2013 by somnas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Nah, they are usually never too good. Thick and so on.. Tamiya has a lot of other good reasons for buying their kits though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Thanks for the help guys, I'm on way to the decal department of hannants as we speak! I'm pleased with her so far, and wouldn't want the decals to let it down Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 The Mustang is looking very impressive so far. I've pulled up my chair, got my popcorn, and I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowbar Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Very good job Val, looks the part! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8fan Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Very nice, looking forward to the next update. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 The Mustang is looking very impressive Rick G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Good job Val. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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