Costa Rican P-51D Mustang - a "Last Legs Pony"

[ModelingEdmontonian]

This is the first instalment in my "Last Legs Ponies" project--an ex-Texas ANG P-51D pony that was on its last legs in Costa Rican service in 1955. The kit is Airfix, and only modification is the antenna mast, for which I used a needle. The decals are from Blue Rider. Special shout out to @Corsairfoxfouruncle who pointed out and guided me through the "ghost" Texas ANG markings, which made this model particularly interesting for me. Enjoy!

 

 

Here is the original:

 

[Wulfman]

Lovely looking Mustang, I’m a big fan of central and South American Mustangs, looking forward too more !

 

Wulfman

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Well done sir, thank you for the kind words Im always here to help. 

[Bertie McBoatface]

That's a nice change of scene for a Mustang. Very interesting.

[SAT69]

I'm very impressed with the ghost markings. I don't believe I've ever seen that done on a model before and yours is most convincing.

[HOUSTON]

SUPERB build. 

Mustangs  are MY favorites.

 

Just AWESOME. 

           

 

[opus999]

I love how this turned out.  The painted over markings are very believable and the over all build is superb.  Nice work!  

[ModelingEdmontonian]

Thanks for the kind comments @Wulfman @Bertie Psmith @Corsairfoxfouruncle @HOUSTON @SAT69 @opus999!

 

Regarding the ghost markings, really didn't know what I was doing, but I am happy with how they turned out and again wouldn't have even realized I should do them without @Corsairfoxfouruncle!

 

And I forgot to link the WIP in case of interest:

 

[corsaircorp]

Great job Sir !!

Really good and unusual markings !!

Congrats !! 

Sincerely.

CC