NOVAModeler Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 After five months, this joy of a kit is finally done. It's by far the best kit I've ever built and I loved ever step of the way, except maybe a few of the decals....should have used aftermarketSprayed priming coat of Tamiya X-18, then Citadel Mithril Silver and Chainmail. Brush coated the entire model with Future and then dirtied it up with first Flory Dark Dirt wash and then an oil paint wash. Kit manufacture: Tamiya Scale: 1/32 Type: P-51D Extras used: Barracuda cockpit markings Paints and colours used: Tamiya Acrylics, Citadel Metallics (Mithril Silver, Chainmail and Boltgun Metal), Future (Brushed) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 looks fantastic! how was brush painting the Future on? could you describe size of brush, number of coats etc? are they kit tyres btw? thanks for sharing Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVAModeler Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Thanks Nick. It's tricky and takes practice but Future has really nice self-leveling capabilities. I use a 2cm wide chisel-shaped brush and try to minimize going over the same spot more than once. It gets sticky fast! Also, runs happen really easily so thin coats are key. I generally brush two to three coats, depending on the amount of gloss needed. The tires are the kit tires. I test fitted the wheels on the struts, planning to use resin but then couldn't get the wheels off again! So I was forced to stick with the kit tires. looks fantastic! how was brush painting the Future on? could you describe size of brush, number of coats etc? are they kit tyres btw? thanks for sharing Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Very nice. You photography is outstanding and really shows the beauty of this build. Again, congrats on this effort and your 1st Place award on Wed night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Beautiful! When my 6 Tamiya Mustangs decide to grow up... I hope they turn out as well as yours! So the next question... Whats next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVAModeler Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Dave, that's a great question. 30 kits to choose from in my stash. I haven't got the faintest idea yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Well what ever it is... I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTW6187 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Thats really a fine build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieblack73 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Fantastic job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted June 22, 2013 Administrators Share Posted June 22, 2013 Ehh.... wow... Just beautiful. The shine is just perfect.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted June 22, 2013 Members Share Posted June 22, 2013 Sweet! Just an excellent build all the way around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Very nice build and we'll done on the prize Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Great looking Mustang, I hope mine turns out as good as yours. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Fantastic build on this Stang. Great job and congrats for your prize. Cheers, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Really a superlative build, I like it very much. Add to that your photography skills = a winning combination. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now