The Migrant Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Here's my first completion of 2010, the Academy 1/72 P-51B finished as 'Scarlet Kate', personal mount of Maj. George R. Rew, 361st FG, 8th AF. Kit has a True Details cockpit but is otherwise mostly from the kit. Decals are my own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luke Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 That's great. The photography is unreal! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpwatson Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Wow... beautiful!! I love her! great work man. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirata Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Excellent! That is the best Mustang I've seen in some time! That Academy kit is a sweet kit. Very well done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Gorgeous! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Very nice work Mike and and great start to 2010. I especially like the fact you filled the panel lines on the wings, well done. Cheers Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RotorheadTX Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Stunning! The first two shots had me thinking, "That's not a model, that's CGI." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Nice work Mike! Any plan to release those decals? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Bratton Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Beautiful work as always Mike. Cheers, Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Gorgeous, Mike! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
borz666 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 That really is stunning, I couldn't belive it is 1/72nd!!!! Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Najk Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Beautiful paintjob! What colors did you use? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Migrant Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Thanks for your kind comments Nice work Mike!Any plan to release those decals? Thanks Moeggo; probably not as a general release, although I'd be willing to do short-run ALPS decals for those who were interested. Beautiful paintjob! What colors did you use? Cheers Najk; fuselage was Alclad aluminum, wings were Alclad white aluminum. For everything else I used various Tamiya acrylics thinned with Gunze self-levelling thinner, which sprays beautifully. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Hey Mike, What do you use for a gloss coat prior to decals and what is your choice for a final flat coat? Very nice finished model. Cheers Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Migrant Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Hey Mike,What do you use for a gloss coat prior to decals and what is your choice for a final flat coat? Very nice finished model. Cheers Brad Thanks Brad. I use Future for the gloss coat, Gunze Mr Hobby flat for the final coat. Admittedly both finishes detract slightly from the true metallic nature of the Alclad but since the aircraft in service wasn't a highly-polished finish, it looks fine with the metallic muted down. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KRI76 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Impressive work! It sure looks more like 1/48. Congrats! /Kristian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Thanks Mike Cheers Brad Thanks Brad. I use Future for the gloss coat, Gunze Mr Hobby flat for the final coat. Admittedly both finishes detract slightly from the true metallic nature of the Alclad but since the aircraft in service wasn't a highly-polished finish, it looks fine with the metallic muted down.Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Beautiful Mustang! Big Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Always a pleasure seeing your finished builds! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 (edited) Thanks Moeggo; probably not as a general release, although I'd be willing to do short-run ALPS decals for those who were interested. I would been keen, if there enough interest... But in 48th.... if possible! Edited January 7, 2010 by moeggo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Very nice work on both of these two fine warbirds. Nicely done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leon Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Wow...absolutely stunning model and photography! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Mike - your modeling, painting, home-made decals and photography never fail to impress me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Migrant Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Thanks a lot for your comments guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TF51GREGWISE Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Mike- Nice Build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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