Courageous Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Here I present my recently completed Mustang that was built as part of the P-51 Mustang STGB but first a little detail. This particular 'Pony' was owned by Jackie Cochran and was originally built as a P-51B-15-NA, serial 43-24760 and given a civil registration of NX28388. Between 1946 and 1948, Jackie raced NX28388 in the Bendix Race three times and used the aircraft to set four world speed records. The build uses the Hasegawa kit and was built primarily OOB. Images showed that this racer had its propellers replaced and these were not included in the kit, so Martin ( @RidgeRunner ) kindly donated his spare prop from an F-51 kit. The instructions detail what needs to be deleted/ filled for a racer but like most/ all Mustang kits, they omit the requirement to fill the wing panel lines to 40% chord due the laminar wing, so this was also done. After being primed with Halfords Primer, the model was painted using Vallejo and Tamiya Acrylics and finished off with the kit decals. Build log here: Stuart 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Thats a beauty, Stuart. I love it! MarTin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Lovely job Stuart,very difficult to get a gloss finish right but that certainly is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Nice to see one in a splendid civil dress👌 cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés S. Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Beautiful job !!! Andrés S. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 That looks very fast Stuart, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Very well done. Nice to see a civilian Mustang modeled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Very nice Stuart and kudos to our friend Martin for the huge assist!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Hello Very nice. I have somewhere in my stash the Jackie's Hasegawa double box and this could be an idea when staying at home at the moment. Thanks for sharing. Patrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Very nice and unusual!!! Well done Stuart!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Wow what a stunning model and a lovely finish. Great work fella it looks wonderful. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kl Kyk Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Very nice job!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Very cool, I can see that zooming around the Reno pylons! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 3 hours ago, VG 33 said: Hello Very nice. I have somewhere in my stash the Jackie's Hasegawa double box This was from the very boxing, expect the other soon. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 Thanks for the praise guys. Keep well. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Sterling finish and a great counterpoint to 11bravo's war weary Korean war F-51! Kind regards, Joachim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Looks great in those colours, great modelling! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 (edited) Great to see her finished Stuart. Edited March 21, 2020 by Johnson typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Really lovely (and like the shade of green too) and makes a change to see something a bit different Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadMax8 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Very nicely done! Seems sort of strange to see a P-51 in such bright, beautiful colors, but I like this a lot! You tackled the gloss finish like a seasoned pro, not someone who only shoots gloss knowing it’ll get covered up. And the details like the prop make it pop. I’ve got a boxing of the Accurate Miniatures P-51 with options for Paul Mantz’s ride or Jackie’s. I’m torn about which direction I want to go, Jackie was truly the real deal. I’ve also got a couple other racers in my stash with a keen eye for adding more. This makes my hunger even greater! Thanks for sharing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Really like that. Nuff said 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 That really works for me... A Stang in a different set of clothes and superbly finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 I almost missed this one! Gorgeous! Attractive subject and excellent build! I have built and posted here Cochran's Gamma and Seversky. That lady was fast! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Very nice, and eye catching to boot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 She's looking fantastic! Excellent work once again. Always lovely with another speed bird. Pity she couldn't be finished inside the GB deadline, it would have been an easy vote from me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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