swralph Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Hello my Friends. This is my latest. This was a nice easy build and was fun to paint. I did struggle with my illness during this build but I beat it and was happy to get it finished(although with a few mistakes). All the best. Ralph. 40 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 A very nice Mustang. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 That's a pretty bird, Ralph! The new Airfix Mustangs are decent kits but my favourite part is the decals. They don't fight at all and look so good once applied. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Steve27752 said: A very nice Mustang. Cheers Steve.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Jackson Duvalier said: That's a pretty bird, Ralph! The new Airfix Mustangs are decent kits but my favourite part is the decals. They don't fight at all and look so good once applied. Cheers Jackson.😀 You're so right about the decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Hello, Ralph - Glad to see your illness did not interfere in you producing a superb P-51D model! Great work Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Epeeman said: Hello, Ralph - Glad to see your illness did not interfere in you producing a superb P-51D model! Great work Regards Dave Thanks for the kind words Dave.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Squadron Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 A beautiful Mustang. I like the way how skillfully you applied the exhaust stains. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, 112 Squadron said: A beautiful Mustang. I like the way how skillfully you applied the exhaust stains. 👍 Thanks very much 112.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Hi Ralph, I'd just like to add my appreciation to everyone else's. You've created a superb Mustang there, the NMF finish and subtle weathering really bring the model to life. Excellent work! Kind regards, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 That’s looking brilliant! NMF is perfect and especially I like the weathering of the red parts on the rudder and elevator. It looks realistic and don’t like a toy. Cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Very nicely finished the weathering is excellent well done Ralph thanks for sharing Eamonn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 11 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Hi Ralph, I'd just like to add my appreciation to everyone else's. You've created a superb Mustang there, the NMF finish and subtle weathering really bring the model to life. Excellent work! Kind regards, Mark Thanks very much Mark.😀 4 hours ago, Andy Dyck said: That’s looking brilliant! NMF is perfect and especially I like the weathering of the red parts on the rudder and elevator. It looks realistic and don’t like a toy. Cheers Andy Cheers Andy.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 49 minutes ago, Team Aer Lingus said: Very nicely finished the weathering is excellent well done Ralph thanks for sharing Eamonn Thanks so much Eamonn.😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, swralph said: Thanks very much Mark.😀 It's a really great model, Ralph! May I ask if you came across any issues, big or small, during your build? I've got a couple on order that I'm looking forward to, and it'd be good to know if there's anything in particular to watch out for. Many thanks and kind regards, Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Airfix new offerings are great kits and you did an excellent job with this Mustang. Congrats PS I'm sort of fascinated with the Red Tails since I saw the 1995 "Tuskegee Airmen" TV movie (I recommend it but surely NOT the 2012 Hollywoodesque "Red Tails"). I never built one of their planes but always do like to see a well done one like yours. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 3 hours ago, PattheCat said: Airfix new offerings are great kits and you did an excellent job with this Mustang. Congrats PS I'm sort of fascinated with the Red Tails since I saw the 1995 "Tuskegee Airmen" TV movie (I recommend it but surely NOT the 2012 Hollywoodesque "Red Tails"). I never built one of their planes but always do like to see a well done one like yours. Thanks very much Pat.😀 I have only seen the Red Tails Film,I will look out for the Tuskagee Airmen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 3 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: It's a really great model, Ralph! May I ask if you came across any issues, big or small, during your build? I've got a couple on order that I'm looking forward to, and it'd be good to know if there's anything in particular to watch out for. Many thanks and kind regards, Mark Thanks very much Mark.😀 Not one single issue with the kit itself.Have fun with yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Very nice job Ralph and sorry to hear you were not on your best form health wise mate,..... hope you are feeling a bit better now? Cheers Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Really nice Mustang there, great job! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 2 hours ago, tonyot said: Very nice job Ralph and sorry to hear you were not on your best form health wise mate,..... hope you are feeling a bit better now? Cheers Tony Thanks very much Tony.😀 Been a bit off this week but I am back to doing what I like...modelling. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 58 minutes ago, russ c said: Really nice Mustang there, great job! Thanks very much Russ.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Excellent build Ralph. But no problems? Surely you broke the control column trying to remove it from the sprue and had to fashion your own radio aerial? 😀 That's been the case with mine, and it seems many others. Oh, and the bendy undercarriage legs? Best wishes, Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 3 hours ago, swralph said: Thanks very much Mark.😀 Not one single issue with the kit itself.Have fun with yours. Thanks, Ralph, that's good to know! I'm looking forward to them! Kind regards, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 hour ago, IanC said: Excellent build Ralph. But no problems? Surely you broke the control column trying to remove it from the sprue and had to fashion your own radio aerial? 😀 That's been the case with mine, and it seems many others. Oh, and the bendy undercarriage legs? Best wishes, Ian Thanks Ian.😀 Ooops you're correct I did have to make my own radio aerial. My memory is awful. No problems with the stearing column or undercarriage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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