HobbyCraft P-51A

[harv]

Can't wait !.......Harv

[Grunhertz]

That was quick nice one 

[JohnB]

Thanks guys. The only time consuming thing was the Vector set. As this kit is pretty basic the rest was easy. Trimming, filling and sanding.

[Jeff]

What markings John, 400 Sqdn RCAF? 430 RCAF, 414 RCAF?? LOL

[Bill_S]

A very nice job, John. Your time to finish is incredible - I just hope it doesn't carry over to other aspects of your life...

[JohnB]

1 hour ago, Jeff said:

What markings John, 400 Sqdn RCAF? 430 RCAF, 414 RCAF?? LOL

This one Jeff.

[JohnB]

1 hour ago, Bill_S said:

A very nice job, John. Your time to finish is incredible - I just hope it doesn't carry over to other aspects of your life...

Thanks Bill.

[harv]

.....Harv

[Jeff]

13 minutes ago, JohnB said:

This one Jeff.

I can't wait to see this one done, the weathering would be a huge challenge for me..................... who does this belong to?

[JohnB]

2 hours ago, Jeff said:

I can't wait to see this one done, the weathering would be a huge challenge for me..................... who does this belong to?

The tactical evaluation folks at Eglin.

[GazzaS]

Really looking forward to seeing that finish, John.

[JohnB]

25 minutes ago, GazzaS said:

Really looking forward to seeing that finish, John.

I hope it turns out well!

[JohnB]

Basic OD/gray applied. I'll get started on some weathering next.

 

[Martinnfb]

 better resolution picture

[Martinnfb]

and another

[PeteF]

On 11/2/2018 at 9:41 AM, JohnB said:

This one Jeff.

That’s a great subject for some really good weathering!

[JohnB]

1 hour ago, Martinnfb said:

and another

Thanks Martin. I have those plus this one in b&w.

[JohnB]

4 minutes ago, PeteF said:

That’s a great subject for some really good weathering!

Agreed. That's why I chose that one. Been "rode hard and put up wet" as they say.

[PeteF]

Just now, JohnB said:

Agreed. That's why I chose that one. Been "rode hard and put up wet" as they say.

Yep. I did a lot of large scale models of Spitfires and now with the internet, a lot of archival photos are available and some of those plane have literally nearly no paint on them. Any war plane that was painted and survived any amount of time looks like absolute beautiful junk. I’ve always been heavily biased towards well worn and weathered subjects.

[PeteF]

Look at these beauties.

[Clunkmeister]

OH YES!  Truly well worn piles of junk is right. And a story to tell with every mile under those wings.

That's why I love early Mustangs so much. Especlly the Allison powered versions. They were run till they literally fell to pieces in their revetments.

 

[Peterpools]

John

Looking mighty good and can’t wait to see some ‘light’ weathering adding the miles and wear on. 

Keep ‘em comin

Peter

[JohnB]

4 hours ago, Peterpools said:

John

Looking mighty good and can’t wait to see some ‘light’ weathering adding the miles and wear on. 

Keep ‘em comin

Peter

Thanks Peter. Several shades of OD are in order here.

[Peterpools]

John

Sounds good and ready for the next update

Keep ‘em comin

Peter

[JohnB]

Painting and decaling about done. As there is no decal for the "246" in the oval on the nose I will make them using this stencil and numbers from my stash. I will apply the numbers in the ovals, which are inked in on a strip of white plastic. I will then scan them into my computer then resize and print them out on white decal paper using my laser printer.