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Hello Gents,

Last RFI for 2022....

Sallee should have been a fair lady, but Short fused ?? Perhaps @CedB can explain that term ???

Where's he when we need him ??:rofl2::rofl2:

 

Soooo, Let's go to Orconte, France... In september 1944

Allied forces are pushing forward on all fronts....

First a pic of the real thing ??

 

Short fuse

Flown by Major Richard E. Turner...

The tally board shows 3 locomotives and a buzz bomb....

Fuse Sallee

And an heavy weathered pony....

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I always wanted an early Mustang D in my collection, That's done now a D-5....

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Yes, I know, the real aeroplane have tiny swastika instead of black crosses....

But the regulations are what they are and I did'nt find it...

The Eduard decals were not convincing at all....

Now I should have printed my own decals, or completing the Eduard ones...

But....

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Paints are Alclad, I used what's left in 2 jars, so I knew from the start that touching up the paint later would have been impossible...

Dicey game is'nt it ??

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The weather will not allow me to have outside pics...

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I also wanted to represent a Mustang hydraulic particularity...

That's why the clamshell doors are glued that way....

Then, I also lost the landing light...:evil_laugh::evil_laugh:

Choose your prefered version... :rofl2:

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I'm just glad of the result here....

Weathering has been made with Flory, Lifecolor filters and oil paints

On for some family pics ??

CC

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Well, here we go...

The WiP is here,

The title say 8 but, it has turned 10 now....

Family pic I say ??

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Same era, same front, such an encounter should have been possible...

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A thoroughbreed meeting now ??

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This one is for @Winded Penguin.... 

 

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It is up to you Gents !!

Comments are welcome, banters are mandatory....

The next one will bring us in Korea or in Italy....

Who knows ??

Have a great modelling time Gents !!

And an happy New Year 2023, may this year give you all that you want or need or desire or....

Sincerely.

CC

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Super Mustang, how did you find the Eduard build, l have built quite a few Mustang’s  and found them a little fiddly and ‘over engineered’ compared to Tamiya and Airfix. 
Marvellous collection, looking forward to the next instalment!

 

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Wonderful Mustang and great combination of paints used for the finish.  Brave aren't you with a certain mix without the hope of more for touch ups.  I take my hat off to you.  "Short fused" is a term to mean whichever emotions you are referring to go from zero to one hundred in an instant, be it anger, sadness, happiness, you get the gist.  Normally it is associated with a hot temper or very passionate person.  Like "It doesn't take much to set off Sally's temper 'cause she has such a short fuse."  (A true saying about my ex-wife named Sally).  Hope this helps with the logo Short Fused Sally.  Thanks for sharing.

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11 hours ago, Alpha Delta 210 said:

Absolutely gorgeous 'Stang and I love the group shots!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks AD

I always some thematic pics on my RFI

 

11 hours ago, Winded Penguin said:

 

Thank you Sir !

Now, I can't wait to see your own pink Spitfire !!

 

10 hours ago, Viking said:

Very nice collection, the p-51's are particularly nice.

 

Cheers

 

John

Thank you Viking !!

Glad that you appreciate !!

 

6 hours ago, Farmerboy said:

Super Mustang, how did you find the Eduard build, l have built quite a few Mustang’s  and found them a little fiddly and ‘over engineered’ compared to Tamiya and Airfix. 
Marvellous collection, looking forward to the next instalment!

 

I thank you for the kind words FB

Honestly, you're right about over engineered

But I rate the Eduard Pony as the best one on the market

Tamiya is quite good and so is its clone ICM, but details are for more precise on the Eduard one

Now another point for Eduard is the numerous optional parts...

They found their way in my Tamiya and ICM kits...:shrug:

The Airfix one is about finished and it's a good kit too...

On my WiP I did 2 of each... 

Just have a look at the thread for comparisons....

 

4 hours ago, georgeusa said:

Wonderful Mustang and great combination of paints used for the finish.  Brave aren't you with a certain mix without the hope of more for touch ups.  I take my hat off to you.  "Short fused" is a term to mean whichever emotions you are referring to go from zero to one hundred in an instant, be it anger, sadness, happiness, you get the gist.  Normally it is associated with a hot temper or very passionate person.  Like "It doesn't take much to set off Sally's temper 'cause she has such a short fuse."  (A true saying about my ex-wife named Sally).  Hope this helps with the logo Short Fused Sally.  Thanks for sharing.

Thank you George !!

I've heard that the pony was named after a young lady that used to get quick on a pilot's room

Well , I will not dare to be restricted in being more precise....

Thank you for the explanation... Really...

 

3 hours ago, AliGauld said:

Simply stunning,

Wonderful family shots too.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

Thanks Alistair !!

And thank you too for the support given !!

 

1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Another great one Cousin ! :thumbsup:

Thanks so much Cousin !!

And now let's go for a Tuskegee one....

And Corsairs.... 

I saw devotion in theatre and really appreciated !!

No need to respark my Corsair passion....

 

I thank you all guys !!

Your support is really precious to me !!

Sincerely.

CC

 

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18 hours ago, corsaircorp said:

Thank you George !!

I've heard that the pony was named after a young lady that used to get quick on a pilot's room

Well , I will not dare to be restricted in being more precise....

Thank you for the explanation... Really...

The term comes from the use of demolitions.  Light a short fuse and then "run like all git out before it blows".  For your delicate explanation for the name, the term would be appropriate.

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I read that Richard Turner's Girlfriend at the time, Sallee, had anger management issues and a short temper. After a trip stateside to visit with her, i guess they broke up and his new plane was named "Short Fuse".

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On 12/28/2022 at 11:29 PM, Sky Keg said:

Nice CC…….very nice!!!!!!! :like:  For liking naval aircraft so much, you do pretty good work on USAAF types in natural metal too. :yahoo:

 

Mike

Thank you Mike...

I've got a Mustang sickness these months....

There are 5 more down the pipe....

If I do not try to reproduce the one and only Sea Horse:rofl2:

 

On 12/29/2022 at 4:55 PM, georgeusa said:

The term comes from the use of demolitions.  Light a short fuse and then "run like all git out before it blows".  For your delicate explanation for the name, the term would be appropriate.

Thanks again George !!

It is always interesting to learn about expressions and what is lying behind the nose art ...

 

On 12/29/2022 at 8:01 PM, The Spadgent said:

Great work CC and some lovely subtle weathering too. The family shots are always a treat. Hope you’re having a great Christmas.

 

 Johnny. 

Thanks Johnny !!

I try my best to get your quality level !!

But then, you still continue to raise the bar... :shrug:

 

On 12/29/2022 at 8:46 PM, David H said:

I read that Richard Turner's Girlfriend at the time, Sallee, had anger management issues and a short temper. After a trip stateside to visit with her, i guess they broke up and his new plane was named "Short Fuse".

-d-

Thanks David !

Now, we have a complete overview of the story !!

I really thank you for sharing this !!

 

On 12/30/2022 at 9:31 AM, MACALAIN said:

Nice, and nice collection.

 

Alain

Thanks Alain,

Glad that you appreciate !!

 

I wish you all a very happy and fruitful year !!

Sincerely.

Alain

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Now that you've done Richard Turner's P-51D you almost have to do his B model with the same markings.

 

Lovely work, I've read Richard Turner's book and have the markings for his B and D models to be done......ahhhh....in the future.

 

DennisTheBear

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On 1/1/2023 at 3:28 AM, wellsprop said:

Beautiful Mustang, love the collection of fighters! 

Thanks WP !!

Glad that you appreciate !!

 

On 1/1/2023 at 5:17 AM, DennisTheBear said:

Now that you've done Richard Turner's P-51D you almost have to do his B model with the same markings.

 

Lovely work, I've read Richard Turner's book and have the markings for his B and D models to be done......ahhhh....in the future.

 

DennisTheBear

Thanks Dennis !!

I did'nt start the B and C serie right now

I still have 5 D and a Mk I on the bench....

Can't wait to see yours !!

 

On 1/1/2023 at 5:46 AM, Ridley said:

Excellent capture of a unique bird. Well done Sir! Happy New Year

Thanks Ridley !!

Happy new year to you and yours !!

 

Thank you all Gents !!

I hope that your stash has been boosted by the season gifts !!

Sincerely.

CC

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12 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said:

What a cracking Pony CC, looks wonderful as do the others in the group photos.  Great work as always.

Chris

Thanks Chris !!

Glad that you enjoyed it....

Finally, my pink Spitfire is looking good....

Sincerely.

CC

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