JohnB Posted January 13, 2023 Posted January 13, 2023 All done with this refugee from the SOD! LOL I decided to resume work on it after I had it about 50% done but had set aside for something else. I changed my mind on color schemes 3 times and finally settled on this 15 FG P-51 based on Iwo Jima as shown in the Kagero book. I did a fair amount of "research" off and on to be sure I had it "right". A couple of things not shown in the book are the rocket stubs, the antenna under the nose, and the name "Stinger" on both sides of the nose. I decided to add the plumbing on the drop tanks using a couple different types of wire. I painted the model with Alclad. The green stripes are Willow Green by Colourcoats with black decal stripes. I decided to do 2 spinners because the photos I found only show a unpainted spinner but the book shows it painted in the artwork (which I like best). I hope y'all like it! Remember to click on the 1st photo for best resolution and to view the pics as a slide show. 🤪 14 2
Peterpools Posted January 13, 2023 Posted January 13, 2023 John Gorgeous Mustang - beautiful and a terrific NMF. Always a pleasure to follow your builds. 3
JohnB Posted January 13, 2023 Author Posted January 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Gorgeous Mustang - beautiful and a terrific NMF. Always a pleasure to follow your builds. I'm glad you like it Peter. Thanks! 3
JohnB Posted January 13, 2023 Author Posted January 13, 2023 I decided to do a little more work on the model to match the photo. LOL 6 2
Landlubber Mike Posted January 13, 2023 Posted January 13, 2023 Um, your SOD models look better than my completed ones Very nice job on this one! 5
JohnB Posted January 13, 2023 Author Posted January 13, 2023 48 minutes ago, Landlubber Mike said: Um, your SOD models look better than my completed ones Very nice job on this one! LOL Mike! Thank you, I'm glad you like it. 3
JohnB Posted January 14, 2023 Author Posted January 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, GazzaS said: Well done, John! Thank you Gaz!!! 3
Spitfire Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 Another imaculate build, I love the paint schemes that you pick, they look great. Cheers Dennis 4
PanzerWomble Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 Like it , interesting scheme you went with as well . Also impressed you managed to get the wing guns and the intake scoop to behave, I found the fit on these parts were pretty sub par. 4
JohnB Posted January 14, 2023 Author Posted January 14, 2023 4 hours ago, Spitfire said: Another imaculate build, I love the paint schemes that you pick, they look great. Cheers Dennis Thank you Dennis. I'm pleased that you like the results of my efforts! 3
JohnB Posted January 14, 2023 Author Posted January 14, 2023 4 hours ago, PanzerWomble said: Like it , interesting scheme you went with as well . Also impressed you managed to get the wing guns and the intake scoop to behave, I found the fit on these parts were pretty sub par. Thanks! The wing guns and scoop gave be plenty of cuss-factor moments!!! Also the windscreen. At one point I didn't think I could get it to sit right and decided to contact Revell Germany for a replacement in hopes it would fit better. They were very helpful and there's a new part on the way at no cost. Turns out I didn't need it but it's possible I will need it some time in future as I have another kit ordered from Scale Hobbyist. Nice kits but there ARE some fit problems unfortunately. 🙄 2 1
CANicoll Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 Beautiful and those green stripes are striking. Nice plumbing on the drop tanks. I have one last Revell P-51D in the stash and probably more AM than kit parts for it. Maybe after the GB I'll put that one out and get started. 4
JohnB Posted January 14, 2023 Author Posted January 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, CANicoll said: Beautiful and those green stripes are striking. Nice plumbing on the drop tanks. I have one last Revell P-51D in the stash and probably more AM than kit parts for it. Maybe after the GB I'll put that one out and get started. Thanks Chris. 3
k5ikl Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 Another outstanding build John. Awesome. Jerry 4
JohnB Posted January 14, 2023 Author Posted January 14, 2023 1 hour ago, k5ikl said: Another outstanding build John. Awesome. Jerry Thanks Jerry! 3
harv Posted January 16, 2023 Posted January 16, 2023 Wait, what, when ??? Wow, awesome my friend 👏....harv 3
JohnB Posted January 16, 2023 Author Posted January 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, harv said: Wait, what, when ??? Wow, awesome my friend 👏....harv Thank you Harv! 3
Martinnfb Posted January 22, 2023 Posted January 22, 2023 I had no idea how you do this John, but it is impressive. Clean and sharp, I like it. 3
JohnB Posted January 23, 2023 Author Posted January 23, 2023 19 hours ago, Martinnfb said: I had no idea how you do this John, but it is impressive. Clean and sharp, I like it. Lots of experience Martin. LOL Thanks!!! 3
KevinM Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 You keep pushing me to the PTO more and more.Nice! 3
JohnB Posted January 25, 2023 Author Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, KevinM said: You keep pushing me to the PTO more and more.Nice! LOL Kevin. The Iwo based P-51 groups had some really colorful a/c. 3
MARU 5137 Posted January 29, 2023 Posted January 29, 2023 John, OUTSTANDING build and it looks AWESOME. 2
JohnB Posted January 29, 2023 Author Posted January 29, 2023 3 hours ago, MARU 5137 said: John, OUTSTANDING build and it looks AWESOME. Thanks MARU! I appreciate that. 1
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