Ian Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Kit: Tamiya 61047 Paint: Camouflage - Xtracolour enamels. Invasion stripes, ID stripes, interior, tyres – Tamiya acrylics. Pylons, wheel hubs, undercarriage legs and wheel bays – Alclad lacquer. Decals: Microscale 48-139 Extras: Ultracast resin exhausts, Eduard Zoom set. Vac-form ‘Malcolm’ canopy. North American P-51B Mustang Assigned to: Maj. Howard ‘Deacon’ Hively 334th FS, 4th FG, US 8th Air Force Debden, June 1944 * * Lost count of how many Tamiya P-51’s I’ve built over the years, but what I do know is that this is easily my best. Took just over a month from start to finish, just grabbing an hour or two bench-time here and there. Particularly pleasing on this build is that I deliberately tried to replicate the ‘hasty’ application of the invasion stripes. Really difficult to pull-off without the project ending-up looking like a badly painted and rushed model. I think I’ve done it – no two stripes are the prescribed 18” scale width, they aren’t straight and a little patchy in ‘depth’. You can see from the accompanying photo ‘The Deacon’ was heavily paint chipped and dirty, again, an effect I’ve tried to replicate. Really enjoyed this (hassle free) project and very happy with the end result. As ever thanks for taking the time to look, and happy to answer any questions, comments and criticism. AFN Ian 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darson Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 That's really lovely work Ian, you've really captured that battle work look of the real aircraft to a tee. Mind if I ask how you achieved the subtle exhaust stain down the side of the fuselage? Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Fantastic! You've done a great job on that model, very impressive indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kelley Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Very nice. Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 nice work and looks great, very nice finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Thanks chaps, appreciate it. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 That's really lovely work Ian, you've really captured that battle work look of the real aircraft to a tee. Mind if I ask how you achieved the subtle exhaust stain down the side of the fuselage? Cheers Tamiya 'Smoke' - just lightly misted-on over three or four passes. Not difficult to do, but worth practising first on an old 'clunker' if you haven't tried it before. Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 That is excellent!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 That's very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamcatcher Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Hello Ian, Woow, This mustang really rocks ! A Wonderfull model very well built and painted. I also like a lot the weathering. Good job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Fantastic work, great model, beautiful subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Really nice! Shabby, but not overdone - very good! Cheers Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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