KevinM Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 I built this kit up sometime back used RB belts and Eagle decals other than it was OOB.I personally really enjoyed the Revell kit much more than a Trump kit and thought in some regards it compares for my likes with a Tamy maybe though I have not built one.I enjoyed it so much I order two more kits in for the future one will be OD/grey the other NM some history on the pilot ..... 11 Victory Ace It took less than three months of World War II action for Robert J. "Bob" Goebel to become a Double Ace flying the North American P-51 Mustang. Goebel, the youngest of seven children, was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin. At age 19, he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet, earning his wings and his commission in May 1943. After graduation, Goebel was assigned to the Panama Canal Zone flying the Bell P-39 Airacobra and the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk. In early 1944, he was reassigned to the 31st Fighter Group in the Mediterranean Theater flying the Supermarine Mark V Spitfire. Soon after joining the Group in Italy as a member of the 308th Fighter Squadron, Goebel transitioned to the North American P-51 Mustang with the mission of fighter escort for 15th Air Force heavy bombers. While in the 308th, he flew 61 long-range missions from San Severo, Italy, supporting the bomber offensive in Southern Europe. During his combat tour, he destroyed 11 enemy fighters in the air over a 91-day period from 29 May 1944 to 28 August 1944. By the time he completed his first tour in September of 1944, he was 21 years old, had been promoted to captain, had led his squadron of 16 Mustangs into combat 7 times, and twice led an entire group of 48 aircraft into combat. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Hey! That is lookin good! Sort of looks familiar, I built mine out of the Revell kit. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 What did you think of the decals for the tail and rudder?lots solvent was needed to get them to settle in my build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Lovely build Kevin, welcome to the forum. Cheers Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 1 hour ago, KevinM said: What did you think of the decals for the tail and rudder?lots solvent was needed to get them to settle in my build. Yeah, I think I had to do 2 or 3 applications of solvaset, but I had no slivering at all. They were great. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 10 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Lovely build Kevin, welcome to the forum. Cheers Martin Thks Martin. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 18 hours ago, 1to1scale said: Yeah, I think I had to do 2 or 3 applications of solvaset, but I had no slivering at all. They were great. I was using Walthers and they still fought back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Very well done model Kevin. Good to see you here......harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 Yeah I use to look for you at LSP and then no more.The format here is just the same as MSW so I am comfortable with it Harv. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I know you'll enjoy it here....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Definitely a more slow paced and relaxed atmosphere. You will like it here, many of us are on both forums, but I post all my builds here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Nice Mustang Kevin and in a striking scheme. Welcome to LSM, I hope you feel comfortable here with us laid back plastic nuts. Cheers Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Welcome abroad Kevin, way more laid back here, ‘stang looks great........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Well done. I like it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Very nice, Kevin! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Nice one, I like the paint job, really well executed Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 26, 2020 Administrators Share Posted May 26, 2020 A stunning build using a nice kit to make a famous Ace’s P-51. Beautiful job! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben L. Hernandez Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Great job, looks fantastic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye82 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Awesome build! Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Excellent build, very convincing paintjob and weathering The Revell kit is indeed very nice!!!! Lothar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 Thks fellas for all the kind comments.I have been slow on builds of late having looked around the forum I am starting to get the urge to start another 1/32 the Kinetic F-86 but I need to finish my son's plane #802 out of Misawa with the 35FW unfortunately 1/48. Kevin He's the crewchief for the crate. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 10 hours ago, KevinM said: but I need to finish my son's plane #802 out of Misawa with the 35FW unfortunately 1/48. Kevin No need to chicken out with the F-16 , we have an open heart here, even for non-LSM builds. Feel free to take us on the trip and make a 'WIP'. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 13 hours ago, KevinM said: Thks fellas for all the kind comments.I have been slow on builds of late having looked around the forum I am starting to get the urge to start another 1/32 the Kinetic F-86 but I need to finish my son's plane #802 out of Misawa with the 35FW unfortunately 1/48. Kevin He's the crewchief for the crate. Post some progress pics on the “Non-LSP” area. There is no shame n building other scales...well maybe a little, but that’s OK...I think? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted June 8, 2020 Administrators Share Posted June 8, 2020 Beautiful Mustang, Kevin! Stunning work, actually. Welcome to LSM, I think you’ll find some familiar faces here and a nice, easygoing atmosphere. That F-16 will be great when done, I’m all hung ho for nPolish bird if I ever get caught up on everything else. There’s no shame in off scale builds here. Most folks here also dabble in the other scales. And other than myself, almost everyone is either big into, or at least dabbles in armor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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