NOVAModeler Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Here are my progress photos of where I am on this massive build. I had posted some progress on the original SPAR Forum, so here it is again, incl. today's pics. In case anyone wonders why I've painted one stabiliser black - I wanted to prime them with black, and then paint with the metallics before attaching to fuselage but then after doing one, decided not to go that route. Cockpit was livened up with the excellent Barracuda decal set. (Thanks again Rick!) The fit on this thing is superb. Even better than I had expected! I plan to prime with a semi-gloss black and then use Citadels for the metallic parts. All the paint you see on it is water-based (meaning Tamiya Acrylics and Citadel). I debated whether to putty the wings as I did on the 1:48 kit but decided screw it - life is too short! Thanks for looking. 2
Dave J Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 You got some progress done this from the last time I saw it! Looking great! What scheme are you doing?
NOVAModeler Posted March 15, 2013 Author Posted March 15, 2013 Thanks Dave! I'm just doing the Blondie scheme. You got some progress done this from the last time I saw it! Looking great! What scheme are you doing?
NOVAModeler Posted March 15, 2013 Author Posted March 15, 2013 Thanks Thomas. Photography is just a serious hobby (I have many hobbies!). I have a good SLR and some seriously good lenses. The lighting for these were simply daylight through multiple windows. No electric light/flash whatsoever. Awesome! Like this build a lot! Rock on! BTW: are you a photographer? I am impressed by those clear, sharp and well lit pictures!
rkranias Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 very nice Vivian! this build is going to be a beauty. one of my TamyStangs is calling out to me...... nice job taking care of the "rear radar" protection. why is starboard stabilizer "black"?
rkranias Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Rick: Starboard stabiliser - read OP. and there it is!
Jamme Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Nice job on this P-51, Vivian. Congrats, Cheers, Jamme
NOVAModeler Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 I finally made a bit of progress on this P-51. Primed the entire thing with Tamiya X-18/X-1 mix, followed by Citadel Mithril Silver (which now has a new name which I don't remember). At this rate I should finish by Christmas! Next up is panel variation, then on to decals and wash. 3
Dave J Posted May 29, 2013 Posted May 29, 2013 looks good Vivian! now the fun begins. Indeed! What scheme is planned Vivian?
Guest styrenedemon Posted May 29, 2013 Posted May 29, 2013 No...that is not Acrylic paint! Freaking amazing finish. I really envy you right about now.
NOVAModeler Posted May 30, 2013 Author Posted May 30, 2013 It sure is I can teach you if you want to learn! No...that is not Acrylic paint! Freaking amazing finish. I really envy you right about now.
NOVAModeler Posted June 3, 2013 Author Posted June 3, 2013 Anti-glare done, some panels a different shade (but studying the real Blondie, not much variation in metal, so I kept it simple) and the red nose done (forgot to add spinner and rudder in picture). 2
NOVAModeler Posted June 3, 2013 Author Posted June 3, 2013 Blondie - I didn't want to add to the cost of the kit even more and I like it Indeed! What scheme is planned Vivian?
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