JohnB Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Seldom do I build a model of a a/c depicted at two different times in history. I decided Bardahl Special was special enough to warrant it. Draw Decals has issued two sets for the same a/c so I decided to go for it. The first one shown here is the 2022 version of the same a/c with some differences since the a/c had a couple of accidents since 1964 and was rebuilt a couple of times. The 2022 a/c is a pylon racer while the 1964 version was a cross country racer. Same a/c, different type races and different times. Since another racer has since acquired the #8 they decided to use a similar looking #3. Both models are Revell Germany with mods. Painted with Testor's Gloss White with gray interiors. For some reason I really like shiny white racers! LOL I hope you guys like the results of my efforts. As always, please click on the 1st photo for best resolution and to view as a slide show. 🤪 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 John, Stunning work! Hard to hide defects in a gloss paint, and even more so when it is white. GREAT job!! The finish is phenomenal. Love you followed the history of the aircraft and now have two versions of the aircraft. I've not really done that yet, but have built the same aircraft in different scales (1/72, 1/48, 1/72 - Big Beautiful Doll). Did you use the Revell flaps, or something aftermarket? I have one of the 'new' Revell P-51D kits left and have one last set of the AMUR flaps for it. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 56 minutes ago, CANicoll said: John, Stunning work! Hard to hide defects in a gloss paint, and even more so when it is white. GREAT job!! The finish is phenomenal. Love you followed the history of the aircraft and now have two versions of the aircraft. I've not really done that yet, but have built the same aircraft in different scales (1/72, 1/48, 1/72 - Big Beautiful Doll). Did you use the Revell flaps, or something aftermarket? I have one of the 'new' Revell P-51D kits left and have one last set of the AMUR flaps for it. Chris Thank you Chris. I'm happy you like it. Yes, I used the kit flaps on both builds. Took some test fitting and trimming though! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Exceptional, John! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 These Bardahl racers look indeed special John. The P-51 is such a nice airframe and the racer livery make them look speedy. Nice work with the gloss white finish, where I may have added some panel wash for enhancing the rivets, like in your firs pic of the real thing. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 9 hours ago, GazzaS said: Exceptional, John! Thank you Gaz! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 6 hours ago, DocRob said: These Bardahl racers look indeed special John. The P-51 is such a nice airframe and the racer livery make them look speedy. Nice work with the gloss white finish, where I may have added some panel wash for enhancing the rivets, like in your firs pic of the real thing. Cheers Rob Agreed Rob. The P-51 makes a great looking racer. I thought the screw heads came out just fine. I used a lead pencil for them where, I think, a panel wash would likely mar the rest of the finish. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Oh, great, the rivets / fasteners didn't show that well on the other pics, but look great on the last one, perfect. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 John I'm always in awe of your incredible and beautiful workmanship. Another beauty to the collection🏆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 9 hours ago, Peterpools said: John I'm always in awe of your incredible and beautiful workmanship. Another beauty to the collection🏆 Thank you Peter. I appreciate the nice words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5ikl Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 WOW!! Absolutely beautiful John. Cheers, Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 1 hour ago, k5ikl said: WOW!! Absolutely beautiful John. Cheers, Jerry Thanks Jerry! I'm pleased that you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Very Nice John!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 1 hour ago, KevinM said: Very Nice John!! Thank you Kevin. I'm glad you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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