TEMPESTMK5 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Good afternoon all Let me present you another entry in this Gb : the Mustang in the recco version used by the Groupe de reconnaissance 2/33 Savoie during the last months of the war and until 1953 .. To replace the Spitfire of the GR 2/33 Savoie The Armée de l'air received in January 1945 from the Us depots in the Uk around 27 Mustang of various version B C D and even a K model , these aircraft were equipped with cameras for aerial reconnaissance hence the designation F6 but they were also equipped with guns in case they met german fighters .. The pilots said that the Mustang was the best tactical reconnaissance aircraft in 1944-1945 they also praised it for its comfort , range and the reliability of the K22 (the photo camera that equipped the F6 ) .. Only 2 aircraft were lost due to ennemy aircraft .. After the end of the war they continue in the Recconnaissance role and were only retired in 1953 .. I am going to build the Academy model to represent this model Or this one with the Bubbletop canopy Using the Model Art decals sheet https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MA7230 Patrice 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Patrice, Started one of this for the 1st Mustang GB waaay back, must get around to finishing it sometime. Anyway, great subject choice, again something familiar but different. Looking forward to see how this one turns out. Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAU Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 You beat me on this one... Perfect, then I don't have to start mine when the kit and decals arrive. I got my decals delivered from England yesterday and according to UPS the Academy F-6C is in Krakow at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnguylander Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Never saw a Razorback with the D style fin fillet- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Great choice,look forward to this one,great scheme too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Never saw a Razorback with the D style fin fillet- It's quite common, it used to be said that was one of the features that differentiated a B from a C but of course that's been debunked for quite some time now. You see both B's & C's with this modification - obviously done to improve directional stability. Personally, I prefer the look of the B/C with this mod. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Very nice Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Good morning my friends Thank you for your comments .. 3 or 4 years ago I had build a F6D with Tamiya P51 D kit and ever since I intended to build an F6C this Gb is the perfect occasion ..But I must finish the T 6 and Vampire before I start ... You beat me on this one... Perfect, then I don't have to start mine when the kit and decals arrive. I got my decals delivered from England yesterday and according to UPS the Academy F-6C is in Krakow at the moment Good morning Sau No no this is not an excuse if you have the decals and kit you can build it ..as they say "the more the merrier" ... Patrice .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Hey Patrice do you EVER sleep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Good morning Marcel Yes I do sleep .. As I see you are very busy too .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulT 876 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Hi Patrice I have one of theses on the go also just now its left over from the last Mustang GB in 48th using the ICM kit, are you doing it in 72nd or 48th. Aim doing R7-N see my build in the old GB thread I did one in the 1st Mustang GB also. Do not forget the under side camera port if you need details let me know. Nice choice. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Hi Patrice I have one of theses on the go also just now its left over from the last Mustang GB in 48th using the ICM kit, are you doing it in 72nd or 48th. Aim doing R7-N see my build in the old GB thread I did one in the 1st Mustang GB also. Do not forget the under side camera port if you need details let me know. Nice choice. Paul Good morning Paul Thank you .. I will build the Academy 1/72 kit with this http://www.obscureco.com/product_pages/OBS72004/OBS72004.html .. I have seen your build in the old Gb .. Regards Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 A Mustang in French markings? What's not to like about this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I must say that French markings suit a Mustang really well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) Good afternoon all The Vampire is almost finished so I decided to begin this Mustang The Academy Kit I will use the Eduard set to detail it I think I will replace the exhausts by CMK resins Here is the decals sheet Model Art decals I will use And the reference an old Fana N° Patrice Edited April 12, 2015 by TEMPESTMK5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Yes, okay, American aircraft look good in French markings as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Good evening all Today I spent a few hours using the Eduard set to detail the interior Here on the sidewalls : The instruments panel :And I also put the seat belts Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 As i was buiding the F6C I decided to build an F6D with the Airfix kitI decided to replace the seat and exhausts by Quickboost parts and the control surfaces by resins parts I painted the seatI also painted the sidewalls Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Good evening Today I managed to close the fuselage on the 2 aircraft The F6C The F6D And I also prepared the wings Patrice 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulT 876 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Good going Patrice, you are getting on a lot faster than myself. Keep going Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Good going Patrice, you are getting on a lot faster than myself. Keep going Paul Good afternoon Paul Thank you .. May be I have more time to build moles than you have .. Regards Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulT 876 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Hi Patrice Yes work dose get in the way, still aim only 57 so only 9 more years now till retirement. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 (edited) Hi Paul I am just 49 and I still have some years of work before I can think to retire but sometimes I manage to build quickly when things go as I plan .. Today I managed to fix wings to the fuselage on both kits .. F 6 C F6 D Patrice Edited April 14, 2015 by TEMPESTMK5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Good afternoon Not a lot of work yesterday I just did some sanding and glued the control surfaces to the Airfix kit ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Good evening Today I cemented the cameras fairings On the F6C On the F6D Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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