JohnB

I hope it will turn out like I expect. All those panel shades should be eye catching.

Thank you! I agree 100%. Something a little bit different.

As it stands now.

LOL More like break out the Alclad!

I've had this kit for some time so now I think I'll go on and get started on it while I'm waiting for the masks for the P-51 racer. I want to do it in NMF USAF colors even though the G/S's were mostly used by other countries. I've looked all over for a good decal sheet but had no luck so I'll go to my decal stash and cobble together what is needed (fingers crossed). I've found a number of photos on line of USAF G's so I don't think I'll have any problem finding one I like. This should be a easy build although it is a fairly old kit with some fit problems.

I don't have one either.

Nope, I haven't done that one. I've used my laser printer on a lot of my builds. Sure gives you more latitude for markings and subjects.

Thank you Gaz. I decided to try to make my own N number decals instead of waiting for the masks. I was pleasantly surprised to find the right font configuration on one of my old decal sheets. Of course they were a bit too big and they were RED but, using my scanner, computer, and laser printer they worked out fine. Now I'll clean up the edges some and then overspray them with clear gloss and they will be ready to use.

Thanks Paul. I'm pleased that you like 'em!

LOL Paul! Mustangs and Corsairs. Some of the P-51 racers really have some nice schemes and that is what has attracted me to them. I want to do others with the cut down canopy but I haven't come up with a workable solution for that so far.

LOL Hubert! Yep, another P-51 racer. I'm enjoying building something a little different but still warbird related.

Thanks Harv. It looks like you are the only one taking any interest in this. I appreciate it.

I've gone as far as I can without the masks. This is my progress so far. I made all the markings here using my computer and laser printer.

Looks like it's coming along well Kevin.

LOL I'm not interested in what Paul Budzik or anyone else says, I'm sticking with my "museum piece". I have two other "museum pieces" I rarely use, a Paasche F and a Binks.

Waiting for the masks to show up "sometime this week" I'm told. I'll set it aside until then as I've gone as far as reasonable for now. 🙃

Making some good progress. Got the gloss white finish applied using Tamiya acrylic. I hardly ever use acrylics but their gloss white is really nice. I researched the internet to find the right style numbers for the tail. I downloaded and resized them then added the green. I then printed them out on my laser printer. The funny looking markings under the nose I drew by hand then scanned them and sent them over to my computer for sizing, etc. I then printed them out on my laser printer.(Oops! I see I set them down backwards but you get the idea!) Haven't heard anything from the mask maker so it may be that I'll have to do the stripes myself. I hope not as I would rather have some good masks for them and the N numbers.

I agree Rob. Thats one reason I've built so many!

Flat white primer applied. Gloss white coming up! I've printed the number 69 with my laser printer on clear decal paper and white decal paper. I'll see which one looks best but I'm also waiting for a mask set for them and the fuselage stripes. Not sure at this point which way I'll go but if the guy doing the mask set takes too long I'll likely do it myself as a last resort! LOL

LOL And I've been doing it wrong all this time! 🙃

Whew! I'll stick with my old easy to clean and use Paasche H. LOL

Looking good Rob. Love those Tamiya Corsairs!

Thank you Kevin. I'm glad you like it.

I have to say Gaz you are really getting with the program on this build! Very interesting about those rivets. No way I'd go that route as it looks to be way too hard on the eyes. I'd be seeing double after a bit so carry on! I look forward to seeing the completed model.