JohnB

Hi Dave, It worked quite well I'm happy to say. I primed the model with Alclad Gray Primer and Microfiller then sprayed it with their Dark Aluminum. After drying overnight I polished it out with some 1200 sandpaper and a tissue (yes, a tissue). I then sprayed the AK on the whole model with a bit heavier application on the areas I intended to really "work on". I let that dry about 45 minutes then sprayed the Mr Color. I let that dry about 1/2 hour then started picking at it with a toothpick. I also used some Scotch tape to peel some off. I have to say I was pretty pleased with the way it all worked out and just might do another Japanese a/c although WW II Japanese stuff isn't high on my list of "likes". PM me if you have questions.

That is a great looking Halifax! You have a lot more patience than I do! Well worth the effort. Very well done.

Thanks! Something a bit out of the ordinary.

Thanks Mike!

I've always wanted to do a George with these markings. It's something a bit out of the usual. The model was built out of the box except for FineMolds seat belts. Paints used were Gunze Lacquer, Alclad and White Ensign. I used AK Interactive Heavy Chipping Liquid to acheive the chipping and peeling.

A great looking Tempest. Very well done!

Very nicely done! I like it!

Outstanding work! A great looking P-51 model.

Those are some REALLY nice builds! Let's see more!

Outstanding! That is a nice change from the same ol' same ol' usual drab Luftwaffe color scheme. Nicely done!

Wow Mike, that is a great looking model! Really nicely done. I like the scheme you chose, the blue number, etc adds a nice "look".

Thanks! I'd recommend the Tamiya kit over the ZM kit unless you want to open it up and have all the "innards" showing.

Thanks a lot Rick. Glad you like it.

Thanks guys!!!

I finished this one this morning. I decided to do a bit of a diorama with this build. I painted the a/c with Alclad, White Ensign, Xtracolor and Model Master. Details in the cockpit and the wheels are Barracudacast. Seat belts are from FineMolds. I filled in most of the rivets on the wings with Alclad Gray Primer sprayed on in several coats with sanding with various grades of sandpaper between coats. I also used some Liquitex Modelling Medium there also. The crane, etc is from a Testor's/Italeri field work station with needed modifications. The work stand is from my "graveyard of parts" and has a new lease on life! The base is from Custom Dioramics (Squadron had these under their name recently). Decals used are Kagero and some kit decals. I really enjoyed this build (it's my 3rd Tamiya P-51D) and MAY do another sometime. I hope you folks like it.

Okay Jonathon. Here are a couple more shots for ya.

Some of the very best kits around for sure. I've been spoiled by them! LOL

Time to start applying decals. I applied several coats of Alclad Gray Primer and a bit of Liquitex modelling medium with sanding with several grades of sand paper between coats to reduce the rivets on the wings.

Thanks Steve. Glad you like it.

I'm in Shreveport. I rarely enter contests anymore though. Back in the 70's, 80's and 90's I'd go to 'em all. Too lazy now! LOL

That's going to be a great looking '47 Rick. I look forward to seeing the finished model.

I like that scheme too. Unusual and "neat" looking.

Thanks Mike. Now if Mr. Tamiya will get off his butt.........LOL

Made some progress on painting. Next will be the wings.

Thanks Bevan. I hope to get the painting started today.