Tweener Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Good evening all, Tonight I have for inspection the well known Airfix Mustang. I won't run through the build process as everyone should be aware of it by now. As usual, I wanted to pick a less common scheme - this often proves to be the most fun part of model building (the research and gathering of pics). Accordingly, I used an Xtradecal sheet to build an Italian Mustang from shortly following the war, while Italy was awaiting Vampires. They also used P47s, Spitfire Vs, P39s, and heavily modified P38s in this time. In a break from tradition, this one was brush painted instead of spray painted. I think the results are slightly better, as the finish looks a little tired, but in the future I may stick with the rattle cans for the sake of expedience. Right, the pics - Next up will be a Gladiator or 3, the PRU Hurricane (Honest! I just need varnish.) and a 109G. A Defiant may sneak in as well if I get around to finding a spare roundel. Thanks all, Best, Tweener 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Nice job with a scheme not often seen Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Very nice! Saluti Giampiero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Nice job on the Mustang ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Very nice!! I never realized they flew in Italian markings, but then jets are more my thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodmin Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Nice finish, brush painted or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweener Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 On 6/22/2022 at 2:33 AM, Winenut said: Nice job with a scheme not often seen Well done! On 6/22/2022 at 6:13 AM, GiampieroSilvestri said: Very nice! Saluti Giampiero On 6/22/2022 at 12:43 PM, Wulfman said: Nice job on the Mustang ! Wulfman Thanks all! I'm having a lot of fun finding less common schemes lately. There's plenty more to hit RFI soon! On 6/22/2022 at 2:10 PM, Pantherhawk27263 said: Very nice!! I never realized they flew in Italian markings, but then jets are more my thing. I was surprised how many types Italy used just following the war, including some prewar types like the Ro.41 that served into the 50s. On 6/23/2022 at 2:42 AM, Bodmin said: Nice finish, brush painted or not. I was surprised by how it came out but I'm uncertain if I'll stick with it. Perhaps I could spray the first coat and paint over it for a better finish? I'll try that next 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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