woody37 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Hi all, Quite an enjoyable build for the 453rd Bombardment Group Museum based at Old Buckenham that has been organised by our very own @CedB along with a few other culprits who are building the collection. A famous bird that unfortunately met its demise in an accident, but fortunately without taking the life of it's driver Don Gentile who was soon to be returning to the US albeit perhaps with a little embarrassment as the accident happened in front of the press. @Tcoat is doing the same aircraft for the museum display in it's fateful state after the accident, you can see the build below 453rd Museum build No.1.5 - Tamiya 1/48 P-51B -BROKEN Shangri-La - Work in Progress - Aircraft - Britmodeller.com The build for this one is here.. 453rd Museum build No.1 - Tamiya 1/48 P-51B - Shangri-La - Work in Progress - Aircraft - Britmodeller.com Mainly out of the box except for the Eduard etch set and a touch of scratch building on the canopy frames painted in Tamiya XF-62 olive drab and MRP neutral grey. The weathering is mainly oils, I've tried to replicate the real aircraft as much as my skills allow. Thanks for looking Neil 60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cris Garcia Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Beatiful! Congratulations... love the Mustangs B! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 A wonderful model of the bird that made me fall in love with the Mustang when I was a kid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I really like the detail and the appropriate weathering. The B model is a beautiful airplane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcoat Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 It was sort of fun working in conjunction. Felt like I was building a model of a model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 10 hours ago, Tcoat said: It was sort of fun working in conjunction. Felt like I was building a model of a model. lol! it was fun, I think I had the easier end of the deal! Thanks for the comments guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Beautiful Mustang with perfectly restrained weathering CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Fantastic build. Paint job and weathering are spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 One of my favourite kits! You've more than done her justice Neil, that is one of the best builds I have seen, the paint job and weathering have perfectly captured how it looks in the photographs of the original. The museum are going to be very pleased to have it on display, I'm sure. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Buckeye Don would be proud of this Mustang Neil. Great results!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Well done Neil. I like your painting style. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 Thanks guys, it's builds like this that restore the modelling mojo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 With apologies for the delay in replying, great model Woody! She's a beauty and will be a great addition to the collection. Stunner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Great Mustang, bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 4 hours ago, CedB said: With apologies for the delay in replying, great model Woody! Me too! How on earth did I miss this beauty when you originally posted? Typically great finishing Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Wonderful! This museum is going to have to be added to my must visit list once all these models are done. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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