JohnB Posted January 13, 2023 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 John Gorgeous Mustang - beautiful and a terrific NMF. Always a pleasure to follow your builds. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 John Surely do 👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 I decided to do a little more work on the model to match the photo. LOL 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Um, your SOD models look better than my completed ones Very nice job on this one! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Well done, John! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, GazzaS said: Well done, John! Thank you Gaz!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Another imaculate build, I love the paint schemes that you pick, they look great. Cheers Dennis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted January 14, 2023 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted January 14, 2023 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5ikl Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Another outstanding build John. Awesome. Jerry 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 1 hour ago, k5ikl said: Another outstanding build John. Awesome. Jerry Thanks Jerry! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Wait, what, when ??? Wow, awesome my friend 👏....harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, harv said: Wait, what, when ??? Wow, awesome my friend 👏....harv Thank you Harv! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 I had no idea how you do this John, but it is impressive. Clean and sharp, I like it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 You keep pushing me to the PTO more and more.Nice! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARU 5137 Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 John, OUTSTANDING build and it looks AWESOME. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 3 hours ago, MARU 5137 said: John, OUTSTANDING build and it looks AWESOME. Thanks MARU! I appreciate that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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