Mike Mcellaney 312 #1 Posted June 7, 2014 I will be building the Tamiya 1/32 P-51D as Nooky Booky II, flown by Capt Leonard "Kit" Carson Leonard Carson ended the war as the highest scoring Ace in the 357th Fighter Group, with 18.5 kills, 5 of which he claimed in one day, only the second 357th pilot to do this and the last. This was first of Leonard Carson's two P-51D models, his fourth and final P-51 was a K model named Nook Booky IV, the original Nooky Booky, was a P-51B, this aircraft was lost in May of 1944 when being flown by Lt Roger Hilstead's The P-51D G4-C, 44-13316 was delivered to the 8th Air Force on the 4th June 1944, and is believed to have been delivered to the 357th on the 7th June 1944 complete with full invasion marking's. The aircraft was given the name Mildred, in an interview after the war neither Carson or his Crew Chief could remember where the name came from, but within a few days the name was change to Nooky Booky II I will build this model to show Nooky Booky II after the 29th of July 1944 as this is the day Capt Carson claimed his 5 kill to become an Ace. As there are no decals available for this aircraft, I am having a set of paint masks made by, Miracle Masks for this aircraft. Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arniec 4,709 #2 Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) Welcome to the GB. That is very fine kit. I will watch this one with interest. Cheers, Edited June 7, 2014 by Arniec Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousDFB1 2,743 #3 Posted June 9, 2014 Welcome to the GB. That is very fine kit. I will watch this one with interest. Cheers, You and me both 1 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevej60 29,619 #4 Posted June 10, 2014 Nice one,I know this is a superb kit looking forward to see your progress. Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wellzy 709 #5 Posted June 10, 2014 Hi Mike look forward to your build Les Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mottlemaster 2,515 #6 Posted June 10, 2014 Good to see one of these in the G/B to follow Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smuts 278 #7 Posted June 12, 2014 lookin forward to this... Andy Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Mcellaney 312 #8 Posted June 15, 2014 This is what I have been working on since last ThursdayThis only a representation of what is in the wheel bays and is done just to make it look more interesting All of the wiring has been done with various sizes of lead wireThe color of the wheel bay is Chromate Yellow Primer FS33481, thou it does look a bit greenish in the photosThis was laid over a primer coat of Mr Surface thinned with lacquer thinner and pre-shaded with Matt Black I still need to weather the bays, but will start this once everything is dry and I have laid down a coat of Future to seal everything 5 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlaStix 19,325 #9 Posted June 15, 2014 Fantastic detailing! Well done! Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arniec 4,709 #10 Posted June 15, 2014 That is looking ace!!! Can't wait to see more. Cheers, Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwaterous 639 #11 Posted June 16, 2014 Looking forward to watching this build, been considering buying the kit, so will pay close attention. K Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wellzy 709 #12 Posted June 17, 2014 Very nice ,looking forward to the office Les Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mottlemaster 2,515 #13 Posted June 17, 2014 your painting of the wheel bays has given them so much depth . I will try some of this black preshadeing on my build . Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Mcellaney 312 #14 Posted July 1, 2014 Time for an update, I have been working on the cockpit this is what I have got done so far. 1 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevej60 29,619 #15 Posted July 1, 2014 Outstanding work so far,beautiful instrument panel. Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mottlemaster 2,515 #16 Posted July 2, 2014 The plackards work well to draw the eye to the various components. I.P = A* Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlaStix 19,325 #17 Posted July 2, 2014 That is looking excellent! The detail for the cockpit is first class and your subtle weathering really brings it to life. Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jherek 364 #18 Posted July 2, 2014 That looks lovely. Love the detailing. Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snapper_city 3,179 #19 Posted July 2, 2014 This is looking great.. Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Marshall 3,134 #20 Posted July 2, 2014 Really nice work Mike Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wellzy 709 #21 Posted July 2, 2014 Very nice work ,l will have to get one of these Les Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Podmore 178 #22 Posted July 2, 2014 I'm wondering, as I was led to believe that the cockpit floor on WWII P-51Ds was either bare wood or green painted wood with the black paint not occurring until the Korean conflict.... Does someone want to correct me? Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 389 #23 Posted July 2, 2014 No it was a black non slip coat. The Korean war black repaint was the cockpit sides ie...the interior green cockpit walls. Excellent job on Nooky Booky II ive thought about doing this one in 1/32 myself! Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
