Terry1954 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) Some of you may be following my 1/72 Glider thread, which is currently stalled awaiting some additional glider mojo to get onto the next build, a couple of Grunau Baby’s. In parallel with that build, I have also been working on a several other 1/72 aircraft (no WIP for these). One of those builds was this one....... So here is my rendition of the RS Models F-51H. First, the box art which is pretty striking and a scheme I seriously considered doing, but in the end opted for the all red (topside) aircraft. And the rear shows the options available from this kit, all decals supplied within. The decals themselves were superb quality. In my experience, RS kits are quite a challenge to build but, IMHO they carry very subtle surface detail and seem to compare very well in accuracy and shape, when finally knocked into shape......... oh and I do quite like them! This one was no less of a challenge, and certainly very basic when compared with the recent Arma Hobby P-51’s built on here by both @Procopius and @Cookenbacher. Those builds have inspired me to build a further mustang, from an Arma Hobby kit of course! So there you are Edward and Cookie, I've actually finished it! As there was no WIP, here are a few shots in progress for those who like to see bare plastic......... And just to prove there is something inside the cockpit. A bit close and cruel this one! After two coats of Tamiya LP-7 Red I used quite a cocktail of paints, having now got over my dread of mixing different types of acrylics, lacquers and enamels. Care and consideration in application is key of course, but mixing paint types does work if you are careful! The whole model received a primer coat of Mig Ammo One Shot grey primer. This paint goes on beautifully straight from the bottle, airbrushed of course. The undersides were painted with AK Xtreme Metal Aluminium, and the topsides are Tamiya Lacquer LP-7 Pure Red. The grey undercoat helped to slightly dull the brightness of the red, which is what I was after. The wingtip black bands were masked and airbrushed using Tamiya semi-gloss black Acrylic. MRP’s gloss varnish was applied prior to decals, and after decals, followed by some very light oil washes. A final coat of MRP’s semi-gloss varnish sealed everything in. These MRP varnishes have become one of my favourite solutions for finishing coats. I tried to keep weathering very subtle mostly using very light panel washes in slightly darker red brown on top, and grey undersides, as this aircraft was kept pristine for the 1954 gunnery meet. Learning my paint and weathering skills through watching Giorgio's @giemme builds! So, to the completed model. Shots are from my phone and the red seems to have come out very intense. In normal daylight it is slightly less so, and all of the very fine surface detail does indeed show up well! Some extra shots as @Winenut had quite rightly pointed out the panel washes were hard to see in the pictures. I think at certain distances, my mobile gets blinded by the red! And finally a couple of shots with her older stablemates. Comments/questions welcome Thanks for looking and watch out for a QF-86E coming soon in RFI! Terry Edited June 2, 2022 by Terry1954 More pictures showing colser detail 54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Brilliant, I always liked the the 'H'. The red scheme is amazing. Somehow it's a P51 Mustang but there's nothing in common with the D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 I’m definitely fond of ANG birds, and Mustangs in particular. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Amazing Pony in a catchy paint scheme! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Beautiful work! I don't know why, but seeing an H (be it real or model) always makes me smile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis95 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Beautiful finish on that bud. Certainly a standout scheme for a Pony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 That is stunning Terry, you managed to make a Mustang that matches the elegance of your gliders - what a scheme! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 12 hours ago, noelh said: Brilliant, I always liked the the 'H'. The red scheme is amazing. Somehow it's a P51 Mustang but there's nothing in common with the D. Thanks. Yes, there is something both weird and beautiful about the H ....... to my eyes anyway! 12 hours ago, billn53 said: I’m definitely fond of ANG birds, and Mustangs in particular. Well done! Glad you like. Not enough ANG birds get seen IMHO. 11 hours ago, giemme said: Amazing Pony in a catchy paint scheme! Ciao Thanks Giorgio! I aspire to be like those I learn from 😉 10 hours ago, k5054nz said: Beautiful work! I don't know why, but seeing an H (be it real or model) always makes me smile. Thanks you. Seems that more folk than I realised like to see an H. I'll do another sometime in NMF I reckon. 9 hours ago, Lewis95 said: Beautiful finish on that bud. Certainly a standout scheme for a Pony Thanks. It's probably going to be the brightest Mustang I ever build! 5 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: That is stunning Terry, you managed to make a Mustang that matches the elegance of your gliders - what a scheme! Thank you Cookie, glad you like! It will be refreshing to build an Arma Hobby Mustang though, must get myself one (or two) of those as I have grown quite a liking to Mustangs. Thanks again all for very kind comments. Terry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 That looks brilliant Terry, literally so in fact with that striking red finish, what a show off. Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 That's different in a wonderful way! Very nice application of the red paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 I love it! Different and interesting Mustang Would have enjoyed seeing a bit of a stonger panel line/pin wash just to bring out a bit more of the detail and lines of the build But I'm inspired and off to find a 'tang in the stash! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 1 hour ago, stevehnz said: That looks brilliant Terry, literally so in fact with that striking red finish, what a show off. Steve. Thanks Steve! 1 hour ago, SAT69 said: That's different in a wonderful way! Very nice application of the red paint. Thanks. I like red! 41 minutes ago, Winenut said: I love it! Different and interesting Mustang Would have enjoyed seeing a bit of a stonger panel line/pin wash just to bring out a bit more of the detail and lines of the build But I'm inspired and off to find a 'tang in the stash! Thanks. You will see I have added four pics to the original set at the start. See what you think? Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 What an excellent choice, Terry. It is exactly the one I would have built :). Nicely built! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 13 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: What an excellent choice, Terry. It is exactly the one I would have built :). Nicely built! Martin Thanks Martin, I thought you'd like it! 😁 Ever tempted to do an H to add to your very smart band of P-51's? Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 22 hours ago, Terry1954 said: Thanks Martin, I thought you'd like it! 😁 Ever tempted to do an H to add to your very smart band of P-51's? Terry Maybe I actually fancy a F-84D that was in the same scheme at the Gunnery meet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 26 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: F-84D that was in the same scheme at the Gunnery meet I'd like to see that one. Got any pics? Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Lovely. Neat finish and great work! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Lovely bright red pony, beautiful. Now, where's that Sabre drone. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 8 hours ago, Mig88 said: Lovely. Neat finish and great work! Miguel Thanks Miguel! 7 hours ago, Courageous said: Lovely bright red pony, beautiful. Now, where's that Sabre drone. Stuart Thanks Stuart. I took a few pics of the finished Sabre drone, indending to post today, but then realised it still lacked the wing tank support struts. How could I have missed those! Struts now sorted and painted, waiting to be attached, so RFI tomoz perhaps when I've re done the pics. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Now that’s eye catching! Great work and wonderful choice of scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 On 6/4/2022 at 11:36 PM, F-32 said: Now that’s eye catching! Great work and wonderful choice of scheme Thank you! I'm glad I chose that one now as it seems quite popular. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Terry, It`s nothing short of a miracle to get an RS kit to look this good. A testament to your skills to bring this Hotel version of the Mustang to life. Bravo good sir!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Never seen a red mustang !! the job you've done on this RS kit is fantastic !! thanks for sharing ! regards ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Sky Keg said: Terry, It`s nothing short of a miracle to get an RS kit to look this good. A testament to your skills to bring this Hotel version of the Mustang to life. Bravo good sir!!!! Mike Thank you Mike. I have to confess it did put up a fight! 6 minutes ago, François Escudé said: Never seen a red mustang !! the job you've done on this RS kit is fantastic !! thanks for sharing ! regards ! Thanks Francois, glad you like it! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 On 6/2/2022 at 11:10 PM, Terry1954 said: Thanks Steve! Thanks. I like red! Thanks. You will see I have added four pics to the original set at the start. See what you think? Terry Wow the extra photos showed the wash much clearer The detail looks great! Well done indeed Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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