Texan76 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I just finished this little gem of a kit. I built it for use in a wargame I've started playing, therefore I left off the antenna and other little minor bits since it will be handled regularly. I picked up this kit at the local craft store with a coupon for about $6. I have to say that this is a super kit. Very fine panel lines, great detail for the scale, and excellent fit. The only issue is that the decals are garbage. If I were building this for show, I would have bought aftermarket. I used Vallejo Model Air and Tamiya for the paint. The pilot did not come with it, so I grabbed one from the spares box. Also, the gear didn't have a retracted option, so a little modification was required to build gear up. It wasn't very hard to do. Thanks for looking. 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I have this kit in my stash. It's next in line, assuming I ever finish anything. This for your Bolt Action game? How does airpower work in the game? In FOW it was either a complete waste of time and points or the literal hand of God smashing every thing on the table. There is no middle ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Wow. Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 That's a nice model. Is the landing light cover one of the small bits deliberately left off? Also, that's a 4th FG P-51, prior to D-day, I'm 99.9% certain the rockets wouldn't have been used on that aircraft. The 8th AF tried bazooka rockets with the 56th FG P-47's very briefly after D-day and didn't like them. thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan76 Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) 7 hours ago, Thud4444 said: I have this kit in my stash. It's next in line, assuming I ever finish anything. This for your Bolt Action game? How does airpower work in the game? In FOW it was either a complete waste of time and points or the literal hand of God smashing every thing on the table. There is no middle ground. An airplane is not a necessity in Bolt Action, but adds a nice touch. If you employ a forward air observer, then once a game (twice for Americans) an air strike can be called in on any target in view of the air observer. When the air strike develops, a token or some other marking device is placed to mark the location of the incoming aircraft. Using an airplane for the marker makes it look better. When calling an air strike, a die is rolled. On a 4-6, the strike comes, 2-3 its delayed, and on a 1, you get a rookie pilot and he targets your own units by mistake! If the strike comes, the target unit and any unit within 6" of the target unit and airplane takes pins determined by dice roll. Then after that, you roll to damage the target unit. There's a lot to go through, so there's always some ambiguity to it. 4 hours ago, Mikemx said: That's a nice model. Is the landing light cover one of the small bits deliberately left off? Also, that's a 4th FG P-51, prior to D-day, I'm 99.9% certain the rockets wouldn't have been used on that aircraft. The 8th AF tried bazooka rockets with the 56th FG P-47's very briefly after D-day and didn't like them. thanks Mike Thanks for the heads up. I missed the lens cover. As far as the rocket launchers, not sure of the accuracy, but the completed kit photos on the box show this marking equipped with the launchers. In addition, airplanes in Bolt Action are used exclusively for ground attack, so I needed something to represent a ground attack role. In a game of Bolt Action, everything is not 100% historically accurate. This is mainly due to gaming aspects or mechanics. Edited December 9, 2016 by Texan76 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Great weathering! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 That is very smart looking indeed. Academy's own decals are only good for landfill.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 great looking mustang.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 A really nice paint finish with some very convincing wear and tear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 That is very impressive - especially in 1/72. The painting and weathering are top notch. Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Great looking Mustang- did a double take on the first pic, it really doesn't look 1/72... very nice paintwork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie(kinda) Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Love it. Historically accurate or not, those rocket launchers are just AWESOME!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Nice build and looks great in flight. Academy make excellently detailed kits at a very reasonable price I think. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Neat Airplane. Bob H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Absolutely AWESOME.. I LIKE it in flight mode... very neatly done there Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 The weathering is top notch. Like it. cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxzinbox Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Nice paint work! The peeled paint on the white strips lends an awesome effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 really nice finish rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I really like that! I have built an Academy P-51B once already - was my first plane model in ages. Your excellent build inspires me to try another one and try for a better result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan76 Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 Thanks for the compliments gents. I used the Mustang tonight in a game and was able to destroy a Panzer III. So much fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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