Zigomar Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Good day to you all. Eduard is really giving us some marvelous models to day, and their P-51 is no exception. The Iwo-Jima Very Long Range box is a sin as it is so much difficult to make a choice! It is not an easy kit, it requires very good eyes, and at 70 they are not what they used to be! I have puttied the wings like in reality and used all my knoweldge to overcome the nasty aluminium problems. My biggest concern were the decals! I use to do my markings with masks but this time I thought about an easier time with the decals! Oh My! Please Eduard , go back to your previous cartograf deal, the new one are sincerly not friendly! Well after a lot of struggle here is the mount of Maj Robert. W. Moore who started his tallies on P-40, when he was the Commander of the 45th FS, 15t FG at Iwo-jima south in August 45. Those pilots were flying long distances over the ocean, cope with bad weather, had to protect the B-29 and fly back to do it again. I can imagine the level of stress! best regards to you all. C2DE67C8-6F72-4EC6-8072-DBBDED3E48C0_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 541F2EB4-30CC-4977-A9D5-D62F4F477EEB_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 50C5C7B5-8E8C-4751-8258-6D5D8FD3D9DE_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 8E0D28AA-2AB6-42D2-AB53-3BD982F9B7E1_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 016E2365-F9BF-497A-AD53-223AC4D2E50E_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr BE446B0A-B3E2-4BD0-9A2A-9BEBED999CC3_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 0F8DA54B-E9EC-4AB3-B887-16DD75D51DB7_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 95CB36AD-3588-4D4F-B651-EDA265D86CF4_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 56 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lefthands Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Very, very nice modelling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Hallo Jean, hats off, hats off!! You made a real gem out of it. And another hats off for your detailed wheelbay with the tubing. Your puttied wings are just right and the difference to the bare metal fuselage is good to see. I finished an eduard P-51 some weeks ago, and I agree was not the easiest kit. One little mistake and the drama starts. But all in all, as you mentioned it’s the best kit. Can’t say much to the decals, because I used some different brand. and again my kudos to the wheelbay and your 70 year old eyes! 👁👁I lost my nerves at that point and left them as they are. so all in all you’ve done justice to this amazing P-51! And if you need some backdrops please let me know. Must be amazing to see it in „action „ have a nice Christmas time! Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 Danke schoen Andy, Pm send! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murewa Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Awesome! 🤩 When you say you've puttied the wings, what do you mean? I know they puttied over the rivets to create a smoother finish ... does that mean you left off the rivets or was there rivet detail on the wings from Eduard already that needed filling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 I did fill all the panel lines which did not need to show up, as it was on the puttied wings. Look at the pictures, they speak volume, and there are no rivets on the kit's wings. Best regards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Lovely build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 Thanks for the comments guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 This model is marvellous, a definite eye-catcher. 🏆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Looking really nice! Lovethe paintjob. And i fear their decals even more now, not build any kits where those "newer" decals were included - but i have this (and three other) Long Range Mustang-kit.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 That is superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Great Mustang in NMF, weathering looks perfect to me Regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 Once again your comments are helpful! Thanks to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IPMS19 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 - Good show boss.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 Merci Tulle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Take one model airplane kit, add the work of a Master Modeler, and you get a work of art in the end. Congratulations on a most excellent build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 4 hours ago, SAT69 said: Take one model airplane kit, add the work of a Master Modeler, and you get a work of art in the end. Congratulations on a most excellent build. Straight to my heart! Thanks a lot Texas Ranger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autle Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Really nice Pony, the painting and weathering are spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Very nice. The elbow grease really enhances the finish and you clearly have the grease/thinner ratio absolutely perfect. Justin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 5 hours ago, SAT69 said: Take one model airplane kit, add the work of a Master Modeler, and you get a work of art in the end. Congratulations on a most excellent build. Straight to my heart! Thanks a lot Texas Ranger! You guys are too much! My deepest thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Jean……….I`m booking my trip to see this and the rest of the beautiful works of art that grace you “museum in miniature”. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 11 hours ago, Sky Keg said: Jean……….I`m booking my trip to see this and the rest of the beautiful works of art that grace you “museum in miniature”. Mike Ha ha! Museum is closed for the Xmas holidays! But I can do an exception.😇 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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