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Airfix P51 Mustang knocked up over 3 nights for a MACRO photography course this Friday (I wanted something cheap and cheerful that didn't matter if it got broken)

Eagle Cals Decals used and a bit of wine bottle foil for the seats but otherwise OTB. Rushed it so there is a bit of a lack of polishing and hence not the smoothest paint finish ever but will do the job.

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Looking real good! I love "Ferocious Frankie", especially when the yellow has been expanded from that 12" band. :)

The undercarriage seems to have a funny angle though..?

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Nice Model. Sorry not meant to be negative about this, but were you aware that the real 'Frankie' was an earlier D without the fin fillet? But you could say its the OFMC one based at Duxford, that one represents Frankie.

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Nice Model. Sorry not meant to be negative about this, but were you aware that the real 'Frankie' was an earlier D without the fin fillet? But you could say its the OFMC one based at Duxford, that one represents Frankie.

that's the one !

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Nice Model. Sorry not meant to be negative about this, but were you aware that the real 'Frankie' was an earlier D without the fin fillet? But you could say its the OFMC one based at Duxford, that one represents Frankie.

 

Wasn´t there a later one? Or was just the yellow area expanded on this aircraft perhaps?

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Nice build with very effective weathering!

In all well-meaning, perhaps you might want to check this profile photo of the full size machine: http://www.mindartdesign.com/warbirdsatduxford/airshows_2011/may/p-51d_ofmc.html, with regard to the angle of the main undercarriage legs. Also, the tailwheel assembly on your model seems to be the wrong way round.

Kind regards,

Joachim

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Well been on the course and used my Olympus rather than the Sony 'point and shoot' and had the benefit of decent light as well. Pity about the shocking effort I made of the under carriage but that what happens when you hurry stuff I guess - hope you guys like the improved shots:

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