Flyingfortress Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 This was one of the most enjoyable kits I've built, right up there with Tamiyas F-117. Not a spot of putty was used,the engine hood,dropped flaps,gear and weapons aren't even glued,they fit that snug! The wheels are done with Sharpie markers as is much of the plane. I hand brushed Polyscale Flat Aluminum in differing thickness to change the coloring, then used a silver Sharpie to add more color and a more metalic look. Two coats of Future,one under and one over the decals then a Tempera paint wash. Total build time with the decals and wash was about 14 hours. I hope the Tamiya P-47 is as much fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 White out and sharpies. Two things not heard of much here in modelling, but they both look great! Awesome job Sean. If I survive this quarter of school, the F-51 is my next project. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcin_S Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 WOW ! Nice work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Dayuuuum, you're fast, Sean! You only just started the in-progress thread! Nice build! I've got the same kit lying around, but I'll probably go for the shark mouth option. Are those the Tamiya decals? I've read elsewhere that the decals supplied in this very boxing were very fragile. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BjornB17 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 great job!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Wow, you build fast! Looking great there Fort! And I think you'll enjoy the Tamiya P-47... Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 very nicely done mate. lovely mustang! Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Sharp looking Mustang FF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BjornB17 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 oh by the way.... enjoy the Tamiya P-47, many people (including myself) regard it as one of the best models out there in 1/48. i assembled and painted it in a matter of about 3 days..... a record for me. i bonkered up one of the decals so i put it aside for a while. by the way... the decals that come with ANY of the tamiya p-47s are phenominal.... as good as or better that most aftermarket in my opinion. once again, awesome f-51, i envy your speed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BjornB17 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Thanks Bjorn! Does the Jug go togather as easily as the F-117? ;) having built (but not completed) both, i'd say its lightyears ahead of the f-117. on the f-117 there is a seam where the top and bottom fueselage halves meet that took putty to fill in... with the p-47, i just buffed out the seams with some 1000 grit sandpaper after gluing it together and there is no sign of it ever being there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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