JohnB Posted November 13, 2018 Posted November 13, 2018 All done with this one. Thank goodness for the Vector cockpit set as this kit really cries out for that. I decided to model a a/c that is pictured on the cover of Dana Bell's book "Aircraft Painting Guide Vol.1". Paints used were Model Master OD, Testor's OD in the small bottle, Humbrol OD, White Ensign/Colourcoats OD, and Xtracolor OD and Neutral Grey. Also some I mixed. Interior is Colourcoats Dull Dark Green. I wanted to really weather this one to match the photos and I think I came fairly close. National insignia are from a Tamiya P-51D, the yellow serial numbers are from a Super Scale sheet (stash). I had to make my own "246" oval using numbers from my decal stash, white decal paper and a steel stencil. Resized and printed out on my laser printer. I hope y'all like the results of my efforts. Sorry for the crappy photos. I'm trying different settings on my camera in hope of improving same. 18
1to1scale Posted November 13, 2018 Posted November 13, 2018 Looks great! I'm just curious, which version did you start with? 5
harv Posted November 13, 2018 Posted November 13, 2018 Well, you've done it again buddy. Another winner !.........Harv 5
GazzaS Posted November 13, 2018 Posted November 13, 2018 Sweet work, John! I really like the weathering you've done! Gaz 3
JohnB Posted November 13, 2018 Author Posted November 13, 2018 54 minutes ago, 1to1scale said: Looks great! I'm just curious, which version did you start with? Thanks! The kit is a P-51A so I didn't have to make any mods, etc. except for the cockpit set. 1
JohnB Posted November 13, 2018 Author Posted November 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, GazzaS said: Sweet work, John! I really like the weathering you've done! Gaz Thanks Gaz! I'm pleased that you like it. 2
JohnB Posted November 13, 2018 Author Posted November 13, 2018 1 hour ago, harv said: Well, you've done it again buddy. Another winner !.........Harv Thanks Harv! 2
JohnB Posted November 13, 2018 Author Posted November 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Wumm said: Came up a treat John, well done! Thanks! I'm glad you like it. 1
Jeff Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 John.................. do you EVER slop any paint or guck up with glue??/ Absolutely awesome build, and PERFECT paint.... the weathering is SPOT on.................. I love the exhaust stains..... beautiful..... 5
JohnB Posted November 14, 2018 Author Posted November 14, 2018 12 minutes ago, Jeff said: John.................. do you EVER slop any paint or guck up with glue??/ Absolutely awesome build, and PERFECT paint.... the weathering is SPOT on.................. I love the exhaust stains..... beautiful..... I'm glad you like it Jeff. Thanks! 1
JohnB Posted November 14, 2018 Author Posted November 14, 2018 21 minutes ago, Jeff said: I do, very much.... 1
JohnB Posted November 14, 2018 Author Posted November 14, 2018 13 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Stunning as ever John........ Thank Phil! Very much appreciated. 2
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted November 15, 2018 Administrators Posted November 15, 2018 John, it’s awesome. Truly awesome. The only thing I’d have done is beat it up a bit more, but that’s just me. I guess I better build one then, right? 3
Martinnfb Posted November 15, 2018 Posted November 15, 2018 Weathered aeroplane from John is a huge sensation, well done ! Just noticed the missing gun ports on the leading edge, is that the way how he kit comes OOB ? The real thing had decent size openings with tips of the barrels poking out a little. Cheers M. 2
JohnB Posted November 15, 2018 Author Posted November 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Weathered aeroplane from John is a huge sensation, well done ! Just noticed the missing gun ports on the leading edge, is that the way how he kit comes OOB ? The real thing had decent size openings with tips of the barrels poking out a little. Cheers M. The gun ports were covered over with tape to keep out dust and dirt. 2
Peterpools Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 John Aces on a great build of a kit that is not often built. Fit and finish is right on the money and the weathering looks perfect - and that's from a guy that rarely weathers Peter 2
JohnB Posted November 16, 2018 Author Posted November 16, 2018 3 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Aces on a great build of a kit that is not often built. Fit and finish is right on the money and the weathering looks perfect - and that's from a guy that rarely weathers Peter Thanks Peter. I'm glad you like it.
JohnB Posted November 17, 2018 Author Posted November 17, 2018 1 hour ago, mikester said: Came out great, John! Thanks Mike. I'm pleased with it too.
HubertB Posted November 17, 2018 Posted November 17, 2018 Fast and clean work, as usual. Well done, John ! Hubert 1
JohnB Posted November 17, 2018 Author Posted November 17, 2018 36 minutes ago, HubertB said: Fast and clean work, as usual. Well done, John ! Hubert Thanks Hubert.
MARU 5137 Posted November 18, 2018 Posted November 18, 2018 John..... Ah Sweet build.... Another FANTASTIC, STUNNING build.. Thank you John... 1
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