xmh53wrench Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) Well a quick one I hope. My son-in-law is an amazing young man, and I couldnt have picked a better man for my daughter. He enlisted in the Air Force 3 years ago, enlisted as an E-3 because of college, then won "Below the Zone" to get E-4 early. Then if that wasnt enough, applied for Officer Training and was accepted, and will be graduating from that shortly, then on to basic flight school, and becoming a fighter pilot as a final objective. All this while being married, and helping to raise two toddler daughters. Quite the story. So, I want to send this model to him for his return from OTS, in the hopes he has a den or office at some point. Gonna be a basic OOB build but I want to build a stand for it to be in-flight. My concept was pretty basic, a flashy semi-modern paint scheme, mixed with semi-old school markings and the new Air Force logo. Paint will be similar to modern "Air Force Blue" with Red and White accents. I am keeping the cockpit "Interior Green" for even more contrast and a bit of nostalgia. Tops of flight surfaces will remain blue as top of fuselage, and lower surfaces will be white. I think I will add the single white stripe to the top of the wings and h-stabs for a bit of nostalgia as well. "Beautiful BEA" is an Acronym for my daughter and their two daughters first name initials. ....yup another of my completely off the wall builds..... but I promise one or two mainstream military builds are in the planning/researching stages. Here is the preliminary sketch, Thanks guys for all the interest and comments on my other models, I have had a blast with all of this, and have learned and re-learned so much. Thanks Edited April 26, 2012 by xmh53wrench Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Well a quick update. I have been chipping away at this lil project. Blue ended up a bit on the light side, but I think it will be ok and maybe contrast the insignia blue on the stars and bars a bit more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Decals are done, now for a bit more detailing, few coats of clear, prop and a stand... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Lookign ACE so far.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Well its all done... Thanks HOLMES, and I had a blast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 Fabbed up a new stand from sheet aluminum.....now its complete, and ready to send off to my son-in-law Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Really SUPERB build.... BEAUTIFUL BEA is HOT!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Thank you for the compliment HOLMES. I have sent it to my son-in-law, and he thought it was great and placed it on his home office desk. I had also collected a bracelet, and some pins from WW2 USAAF wings and prop insignia. Also a WW2 flying safety booklet published by USAAF. The Mustang and all the paraphernalia just made my daughter cry....but it was a good kind of crying, she was very impressed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Looks great!! That scheme fits the Mustang perfectly. One of those scheme you could see somebody painting a warbird in one day. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Looks great!! That scheme fits the Mustang perfectly. One of those scheme you could see somebody painting a warbird in one day. Sean Thank you very much Sean, that compliment means a lot, as I put a lot of effort and thought into the design. I wanted something different, yet didnt want it to look like a circus wagon. BTW, your Spitfire is amazing!!! Edited July 7, 2012 by xmh53wrench Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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