TEXANTOMCAT Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Hi all , please do tell me to sod off if I'm putting too many up - this is the first forum I've ever shared my models with! Another model for Sywell Aviation Museum - we have the original ops boards for the 79th FS, 20th FG on display. This is the amazing 1/48 MENG kit which just fell together - I was intrigued by the push fit thing - and it bloomin works! No filler needed but I glued for longevity- nicked the pilot and the closed tailwheel doors from the Airfix P-51- perfect fit. For the first time I used a Mig Wash - I mainly use Humbrol stuff (except on this occasion when I used Tam spray paint - their AS11 is amazing) blue-black I think - and some oilbrusher grime and starship filth - again another first for me. I think the decals came from Kits World and they were lovely. I love the Coastal Kit bases too - great impression of speeeeeed! TT 38420318_10155664763550976_6602811948952190976_o by Ben Brown, on Flickr 38544445_10155664765310976_5852688458937532416_o by Ben Brown, on Flickr 38486615_10155664766300976_1437907097390940160_o by Ben Brown, on Flickr 35 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Hey TT - that looks really effective! Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 Thanks Malcolm - I think the base makes anything look good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 That looks very smart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar57 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Love it! I must build a 20th FG bird to complete my Eighth Air Force collection 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Very cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 Thanks chaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Nice one,Tomcat. It really gives the illusion of speed as well.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Great action packed Mustang impression! I can almost hear the roar of the Packard Merlin… It seems that Meng didn't know that P-51 wings were puttied and sanded and painted silver up to, at least, the position of the mainspar, in order to milk the best performance from the laminar flow wing profile… 😉 Kind regards, Joachim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Fantastic! Love the impression of speed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) The presentation is spectacular! After a recent discussion about the unpopularity of "in flight" displays, I have to say you've knocked it out of the park. I'd love to see more models like this, the plane in its adrenaline pumping, seat-of-your-pants element! 😎 Edited November 15, 2019 by Vlad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 😊 thank you! TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar57 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Spitfire31 said: Great action packed Mustang impression! I can almost hear the roar of the Packard Merlin… It seems that Meng didn't know that P-51 wings were puttied and sanded and painted silver up to, at least, the position of the mainspar, in order to milk the best performance from the laminar flow wing profile… 😉 Kind regards, Joachim As far as I am aware, no 1:48 P-51 had the correct puttied configuration. I just finished Hasegawa's offering and had to fill in the panel lines and a quick look at the new Eduard kit shows panel lines as well. I filled in Tamiya's panel line also Edited November 15, 2019 by fubar57 Freakin' negative typos man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbbusybee Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Fabulous work, thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 23 hours ago, fubar57 said: As far as I am aware, no 1:48 P-51 had the correct puttied configuration. I suppose if, for instance, Tamiya took the lead in this regard, they'd get a deluge of angry mails criticising them for skimping on the detailing… Kind regards, Joachim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ijs302 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 great looking mustang good to see its the 20th fg i really like the nmf , i must get to see the sywell aviation museum next year as its not far away 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dog Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 I feel like a kid again, ZOOM. Great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Superb, really gives a sense of speed. Lovely finish too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Very impressive 👍 Cheers Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Thanks chaps! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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