Anthony in NZ Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Hi all, as many of you know I have had a challenging few months with sickness, redundancy, new job, writing my vehicle off in an accident with my son in the car etc. I have been off the forums for a while but needed a 'Quick Build' to get my Mojo going. Here I present you with the Tamiya 1/32 Mustang I decided to build for a good friend who has been my certifying engineer on my own 1:1 Auster T.7 rebuild. This was their family's plane in the late 60's early 70's. She sadly got sold overseas and now flies with Kermit Weeks as "Cripes A Mighty 3rd" She was much admired and loved by the public and owners before she left our shores. She was always well presented and kept in immaculate condition. I tried to build OOB but ended up using some of Roy's (Barracuda Studios) bits and Ventura Publications gorgeous new decal sheet. I have to say the quality of Ventura here was amazing. I also used Mr Color for all the paint. Sorry I didnt do a WiP as I was just doing it for mental health reasons....and actually finished it LOL! Anyway I hope he and you guys like it. I suspect it will be gone in a week or 2. Back to the 32nd RAF FG.1 conversion again now! Thanks for looking Outside shots taken this morning Because she was so beautifully maintained and cleaned after each flight I really struggled no to weather some more.... Cheers Anthony 47 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Beautiful build of a stunning plane in a stylish, but simple scheme! I'm sure that your friend was delighted with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred piket Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Beautiful build, and perfect representation of the actual plane. Nice and clean, just as you expect from a plane which is well maintained. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Monday Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 I think this is the first completed model I have seen of yours, Anthony. It looks just as expected. Flawless. I have been following the progress on your BK117 over the years and look forward to seeing that completed in the future. I hope all is well after your car accident. BM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Yabby dabby doo! That is a beauty. Immaculate white( so hard to do ) good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Absolutely stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopkp Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 That looks really neat..... I'd also have to say that I've never seen anyone refer to the Tamiya 1/32 P-51D as a 'quick build' before; getting one of those done would take me the best part of a year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troffa Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 What an absolute belter! Spectacular build of this "Cadillac of the skies" I Love your work Sir, it's an inspiration. Happy trails, Troffa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 That is a beautiful rendition of a beautiful aircraft. Sublime finish with that paintwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Gorgeous, crisp, clean and immaculate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 11 hours ago, Alpha Delta 210 said: Beautiful build of a stunning plane in a stylish, but simple scheme! I'm sure that your friend was delighted with it. Thank you very much, I hope he likes it too! 11 hours ago, Fred piket said: Beautiful build, and perfect representation of the actual plane. Nice and clean, just as you expect from a plane which is well maintained. yes I really wanted to add more washes in the panel lines and oil streaks, but she was wiped clean after each flight, thanks again! 10 hours ago, Farmerboy said: Yabby dabby doo! That is a beauty. Immaculate white( so hard to do ) good job! Thank you sir! yes was a little tricky and I couldnt bring myself to give her a gloss finish as it just wouldnt look right in scale, 8 hours ago, mark.au said: Absolutely stunning. Thanks buddy! 7 hours ago, hopkp said: That looks really neat..... I'd also have to say that I've never seen anyone refer to the Tamiya 1/32 P-51D as a 'quick build' before; getting one of those done would take me the best part of a year! LOL it was a quick build for me (still a couple of months) ...also because I rarely complete anything also lol 5 hours ago, Troffa said: What an absolute belter! Spectacular build of this "Cadillac of the skies" I Love your work Sir, it's an inspiration. Happy trails, Troffa Awwww thanks mate! I am champing at the bit to get more done on the big Toom again, just doing some research on the radar scope between the back seaters legs 3 hours ago, Samuraiwarrior said: That is a beautiful rendition of a beautiful aircraft. Sublime finish with that paintwork. Thanks you very much....you would think white would be easy, but there is a bit more involved. Does look a little stark in some of those sunny outside shots, but not so much back inside. 2 hours ago, Fritag said: Gorgeous, crisp, clean and immaculate. Thank you sir! That's a real compliment coming from such a master like yourself! I am back on studying the Toom before my next steps... Thanks again everyone it means a lot...you guys are awesome! Cheers Anthony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 I can only add my admiration for this one. A beautiful clean job. The real one must have been some sight at airshows. I hope this build has boosted your mojo enough to put you back on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 11 hours ago, Blue Monday said: I think this is the first completed model I have seen of yours, Anthony. It looks just as expected. Flawless. I have been following the progress on your BK117 over the years and look forward to seeing that completed in the future. I hope all is well after your car accident. BM. LOL yeah I dont finish many, I tend to get bogged down. I have finished a few in the past few years. This is the Tamiya 1/48 I built for the museum restoring this very airframe 1/48 75th Anniversary RNZAF Skyhawk with lots of Aires for a friend And a Tamiya Spitfire my son and I did together 3 or 4 years ago Thanks for your kind comments, I still often think about the 1/32 Westpac Rescue BK-117 and finishing it! Cheers Anthony 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rholland Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Beautiful work Anthony, on a classic NZ subject. I have photos of a 12yo me standing on CCG in Ron Fechney's barn in the late 1960s, thank you for the reminder of happy times. Richard in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Great collection of nicely painted models... My fav one is the Scooter !! Congrats for the immaculate 'Stang !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Nice to see a Mustang in civvie markings for a change - very smart and interesting to see some of your other completed models too! cheers Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Superb work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Thanks guys, I feel humbled at your responses…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Cripes a mighty those are some beautiful builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Great build Anthony. It’s nice to see a mustang in civvies. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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