JohnB Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I've built a couple of these already with each being a bit different. This is one more that has a little bit of a difference which is the name is in black while the name on the others is in yellow. Not a BIG difference but enough I think to warrant another build (and I particularly like this a/c!). That overall white color scheme really fits the P-51 in my opinion. I'll be using a Revell kit for this build. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 John Nice choice for your next build and I'm on for the journey. You should have worked a deal for a case of Revell P-51's. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 38 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Nice choice for your next build and I'm on for the journey. You should have worked a deal for a case of Revell P-51's. 😉 Thanks! And a case of Tamiya P-51's (and Corsairs!). LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 John Great, looks like you finally bought a big winning lotto ticket 💰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 44 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Great, looks like you finally bought a big winning lotto ticket 💰 LOL I wish!!!. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 Making good progress on the cockpit. I used a Tamiya instrument panel and laid in individual Airscale instruments. Seat belts, as usual, are FineMolds. Since this a/c is a racer, etc I removed the fuselage fuel tank and put a floor in using strip plastic. The wide prop blades are from my stash of various parts and pieces. Spinner is Grey Matter. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 John Mighty impressive progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Coming right along with it. Gun muzzles removed and smoothed over and wings attached. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 Got most of the painting done and ran out of acrylic paint. The undersides still need painting so now I'll see about using some Testor's enamel gloss white. Should be okay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Looking good!! Have you looked at the AMUR flaps? The oil canning is amazing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 11 hours ago, CANicoll said: Looking good!! Have you looked at the AMUR flaps? The oil canning is amazing. Thank you Chris. No, I haven't seen those flaps but will take a look. Thanks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 John Amazing as always and here I thought I was the only one who runs out of paint in the middle of a build. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Amazing as always and here I thought I was the only one who runs out of paint in the middle of a build. LOL Peter. At least I had some Testor's Gloss White I could use to finish the paint job. I was a little leery about applying that over some areas that were already painted with acrylic but it worked out fine. Now it's set aside to allow the Testor's to thoroughly dry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Think I'll be calling you the "Lotto Kid"🏆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: Think I'll be calling you the "Lotto Kid"🏆 That would be fine if I ever WIN at Lotto but a bit out of place right now I think since I haven't won anything on Lotto. 🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 That's a Nice finish on that white John should look good when done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 28 minutes ago, KevinM said: That's a Nice finish on that white John should look good when done. Thanks Kevin. In my opinion white really looks good on a P-51 like GSB looks good on a Gorsair. Sort of made for each other LOL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 About ready to start applying decals. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 1 hour ago, JohnB said: That would be fine if I ever WIN at Lotto but a bit out of place right now I think since I haven't won anything on Lotto. 🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 John Looking mighty good ... one sweet Mustang for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 10 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Looking mighty good ... one sweet Mustang for sure. Thanks! I'm liking it too Peter. Overall white just "fits" the Mustangs I think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 John Agreed and of course, the Mustang looks so good in any color and paint scheme.🥇 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Finished with this one. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19676-bardahl-special-completed/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 WOW, heading over. I am speechless at the speed you work at and never a slip or letdown from your high standards. 🥇 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 44 minutes ago, Peterpools said: WOW, heading over. I am speechless at the speed you work at and never a slip or letdown from your high standards. 🥇 I have to say Peter I had been working on this build for a couple of weeks before I posted any photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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