Viking Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Once in a while its a good thing to go to stash and select something on a whim. Take it out and just build it without getting tied up in knots about planning, research, finding etch sets, decals, improvemnets, etc etc. Just reconnect with the fun of building, open the box and crack on! One of my all time favourite aircraft is the P-51, and one of my all time favourite kits is Tamiya's P-51, so out of the stash it came. If you have never built one of these, you are missing a treat. It goes together beautifully and is a pleasure to build. I chose 'Shangri-La' flown by Captain Don Gentile of 336 Fighter Squadon, as I remember buliding Revells 1:32 scale kit of the smae aircraft in the 1970's, and I like the 'boxing parrot' marking. I put the pilot in as I had no etched seat belts and he was a good way of covering that up!. The only aftermarket I added was s pair of True Details resin wheels as I happened to to have a spare set with nice block tread on. Other than that it is an 'out of the box' build. After a simple, straightforward, fun build, 'Shangri-La' is now complete; Did I mention that I like Mustangs? Here are a few more Thanks for looking and happy new year to all. (My top tip for 2014 - Build a Mustang!) John 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Stunning Mustangs John,those pilot figures look superb too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Fantastic collection! Thanks for posting RAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Lovely stuff! They're all very nicely done, I really like Shangri-la but the first NMF -D model is my personal fave. I definitely know what you mean about cracking on with an OOB build, I'm looking forward to doing just that with my first Airfix Lightning next week. Happy new year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 very nice work ,some great mustangs there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Great work and a lovely collection there, think I might have to take your advice and do one myself in the new year! Have a great new year Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny akes Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 It is a great kit and you've done it proud. Looks like you had success with the decals as well - mine disintegrated as soon as they touched water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 John, Absolutely FANTASTIC collection of One of MY all time favorite aircrafts. ... CLASSY War birds. .. They are All OUTSTANDING builds and GORGEOUS. you cannot have too many of these iconic Mustangs. .. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Nice builds but I really do like that Gentile one, its been a fav scheme of mine for yonks & you've caught it particularly well to my mind. Steve, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Once in a while its a good thing to go to stash and select something on a whim. Take it out and just build it without getting tied up in knots about planning, research, finding etch sets, decals, improvemnets, etc etc. Just reconnect with the fun of building, open the box and crack on! John Do you know, I think thats some great advice and something I need to take notice of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Beautiful Shangri-la! Those subtle tone variations on the OD make all the difference on a monochrome livery. Those other P-51s are not too bad, either… ;-) Happy New Modelling Year! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Stunning collection of one of the best fighters of the era Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Nice builds John, you've kept your Mustang fetish quiet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the MDman Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 The Shangri La is my all-time favourite. You've done her justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Great work on all of the Mustangs, Really nice collection ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 WOW! nice mustangs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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