Tamiya 1:48 RAF Mustang Mk.III

[Sturmovik 2,283]

Tamiya kit with Revell decals. Fit was perfect.

The Revell decals were rather thick. The ones on the upper surfaces went down OK after I applied some Vallejo decal softener, but the lower wing roundels refused to conform to the panel lines. I´ll have to find Microsolfor the next time.

The bombs were painted Revell 66 Olive Grey, which was said to be Olive Drab on Scalemates, but it looks too grey.

 

[Steve27752 460]

Nice P51, they look so different in RAF markings.

[Sturmovik 2,283]

Looks somehow out of place to see an aircraft in other country's markings.

[Corsairfoxfouruncle 19,409]

Great looking Warhorse 

[Sturmovik 2,283]

I'm going to get me an American Mustang D next time, maybe the Hobby Boss one.

[dnl42 1,953]

Nice work on that! 

 

I learn something new every day; I expected it to have a Malcolm Hood.

[dnl42 1,953]

Do you mean the HB 1/48 "Easy Assembly" kit? The Airfix P-51D would offer a lot more value for a small increase in price.

[Sturmovik 2,283]

12 hours ago, dnl42 said:

Do you mean the HB 1/48 "Easy Assembly" kit? The Airfix P-51D would offer a lot more value for a small increase in price.

Yes, I'm talking about that Hobby Boss kit. I actually want it because it has the Missouri Armada scheme in dark green/medium grey, whereas the Airfix kit has both camouflage options in natural metal.

[bryanm 382]

Very nice - mine awaits in the stash.  I may do a parallel build of this one with the forthcoming Airfix Mk IV so yours is a bit of inspiration.

[stevej60 34,585]

Beautiful build and finish.

[opus999 2,480]

Very nice finish! I think Mustangs look great in RAF markings too...