P51-Mustang (Pride of the Blue Grass) - DONE
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What a beautiful aircraft this P51 is,...dry fit prio painting.
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Masked - ready for airbrushing
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It doesn't look like a common practice, but I have seen some pictures that would indicate the use of aready jettisoned drop tanks,... they looked quite "refurbished", different colors, quite some scratches and dimples,....I liked the idea - so one of my drop tanks on this bird will be a "used" one.
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Metalizing the craft,....I do not have much experience on AlClad...
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...therefore I am quite okay with the outcome of this paint job.
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Masking for anti-glare and squadron markings,....
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Ready for decals,...
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"Ahrrg"- moment number #1 one on this kit - too much decal softener und a wrong movement,....need recovery here.
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Right after finishing the decals, there was my
"Ahrrg"- moment number #2 one on this kit - damn: why I do not notice such things in advance? Reconnaissance squadron - this bird was carrying cameras,....need to add the camera bulges on the fuselage.
"Ahrrg"- moment number #2 one on this kit - damn: why I do not notice such things in advance? Reconnaissance squadron - this bird was carrying cameras,....need to add the camera bulges on the fuselage.
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...okay - my new camera bulges just emerged....
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paint..
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cut...
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clue,...
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Paint again and use of some decal spares,....
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ready to add the camera lens/objective glasses
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Spend some time to improve my weathering skills,...
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Commenti
50 22 March, 17:30
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Hi Jivko & Thomas.
Quick & easy - no messing around,..really a nice kit.
27 March, 08:26
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Hi gents - some pic's after two moments of where I startled...but with some extra effort I could compensate.
30 March, 09:30
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Not a big show and almost coming to an end - but nevertheless a very warm welcome Nicolas & John E
1 April, 16:45
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The Pride of the Blue Grass is DONE. Hope to get a change the next couple days for taking the the final pictures.
20 April, 13:04
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Thank you Nicolas & Guy Rump!
Thx for your interest and likes during this build - the final pictures of this Mustang are now up-loaded.
27 April, 07:59
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A very nice Mustang my friend. I just discovered your latest model today.
3 May, 22:33