Mycapt65 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 (edited) After being bummed about trashing my last simple Bf109F-4 trop build near the end of completion, I got back to the bench with this Mustang. I picked another simple to build kit, a Tamiya 1/48. This time around I went with a little more challenging paint job. God willing it's gonna finish as "Berlin Express" Other than adding a flat cockpit floor and gun blast tubes it's gonna be OOB. I'm really happy with it so far. The paint job should be fun. Thanks all for your support. Ron Edited October 8, 2022 by Mycapt65 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycapt65 Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 Got a bit more done over the weekend. I'm pretty happy with it other than I think my anti glare demarcation line is too low and will not align properly with the train engine decal. I may have to ditch the "Berlin Express" scheme and do a similar scheme in generic markings. Hopefully today I'll get the black stripes on and figure out what to do with the anti-glare demarcation issue. Thanks for looking Ron 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Hi, Nice job so far. What is the aluminium coloured paint you are using. Looks good. Rgds, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Nice work Ron. As said above what’s the nmf paint? Thanks James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycapt65 Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 (edited) Here's a few more pictures of today's progress. The silver is Gunze Super Metallic 2 SM201. I'm loving this stuff. Shoots beautiful dry to the touch in a minute or two tops. I masked it for the OD, stripes and nose with regular hardware store delicate surface tape without issues. I'm really really loving the entire Gunze line of solvent based paints. Stay tuned 😜 Edited October 10, 2022 by Mycapt65 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Excellent painting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Looking really good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycapt65 Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 41 minutes ago, wellsprop said: Excellent painting Thanks. I'm not much into details. I pride myself on a good finish with no seams and proper geometry. My builds are meant to be solid two to three footers. At one model contests I heard one person describe one of my builds as, "ehh, it's just a good paint job" because I didn't open the carburetor intakes and detail the oil coolers on an monogram A-26. I've had other similar comments but half the people making them might have had buckles on their rudder pedal straps but there painted surfaces were so coarse that you could use them as sandpaper. Or every flight surface and or gear was out of align. Thanks for looking 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycapt65 Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 Fuselage stripes today I have a few little touch ups to do before I can paint the insignias. Stay well Ron 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Blimey, that was quick. I know the Tamiya Mustangs just fall together but give us a chance to catch up! Nice work. John. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycapt65 Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 More progress today. I painted the low vis insignias using AML vinyl masks. It was my first time using vinyl masks and found it difficult. Not sure if it was me or the product. I've decided the kit spinner is terrible as is. I'll either have to fix it or replace it. I'm not done with the flaps. I have yet to paint the ends. Be well Ron 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Spinner looks good to me, great progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycapt65 Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 Not much done today. I started painting the spinner hoping the darkness of the red would hide the shape issue. I did finish the flaps today though. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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