xmh53wrench Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 (edited) Alright as promised a "proper" P-51, and my last for this GB. Again, I start with the ol' Revell "B" but this time its the Revell/Germany release but labeled as a Mustang MKIII. I have a spare standard canopy, so will not use the Malcolm Hood. I really want this to come out nice, but in a not so nice way. I am going to try my hand at a bit of weathering, and distressing. I want it to look a bit rode hard and put away wet. I will probably display similar to my "Full Bird", on the ramp, canopy open, flaps and elevators down (I was really happy with my flap treatment on that one). This is what I am shooting for. As of right now my BIG dilemma is the proverbial O.D. shade argument. These photos look completely different. I intend on using Testors Model Masters, and have in my possession currently: 34087 Olive Drab T1711 34086 Green Drab T1787 30118 Field Drab T1702 34102 Medium Green T1713 After much research I have no idea where Dark Olive Drab 41 fits into this.... :bandhead2: PLEASE FEEL FREE TO OFFER UP AN OPINION!!! Also: 36270 Neutral Gray T1725 36118 Gunship Gray T1723 I hope to also add some exhaust trails on the fuselage, and gun soot as well. I am considering single white stripes on the wings only, but need to come up with the time frame that those were added, to see if it coincides with the red striping around the insignias. I am also considering rebuilding the back portion of the wheel wells to show the wing spar a bit more correctly, finding a good picture of the internal fuel tank area, and possibly modify that, and add the landing light in wing. I truly do anticipate completing my other builds by the deadline, except possibly my Tsunami (this thing is a ton of work), and my Mantz NX1204, as I really want to do the lettering only once on it, in the correct color. Here we go...... Edited April 29, 2012 by xmh53wrench Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 Ok...sooooo.....seems that B model P-51s never were in theater with the red outlined insignias....learn something new everyday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Mostly research this weekend, but I did get a tiny bit accomplished. I added some styrene stock to back half of the engine bay to give a bit of a hint that the engine mount/cradle are there. Started plotting and planning for modifying the aft cockpit for the addition of a scratch built fuel tank and relocating any other gear. Also started plotting and planning for upgrading the radiator scoop area. Here is what I have done thus far on the scoop area. Enlarged the radiator exhaust outlet, and added the the vent door (left over from my scoopectomy on my Galloping Ghost Hasegawa kit). I knew the original hole looked odd, but had no idea it was so far off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 OhMY FAVORITE Bird....Go for it .... Looking superb so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 TYVM Holmes.....chipping away..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 ....It really is taking on a shape now albeit very quickly... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Thanks HOLMES, A bit more done, still not nearly the caliber of the folks around here, but I am seeing a bit of improvement in some of my attempts :woot.gif: And my first attempt at seat belts.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 got a bit more done today. Scratch built some stuff in the belly scoop and a fuel tank.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 Ready to join the fuselage halves.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) dup Edited May 14, 2012 by xmh53wrench Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 Well got a bit more done yesterday, sanded the wings, and glued them up. Prior to that though, made the ejection holes in the bottoms of the wings, and added some round stock for gun barrels. Hope to finish up the flaps and get some paint on it over this week.... I chickened out on wheel wells....maybe on the next one. I used a method for attaching the wings I saw somewhere, attach the top portions to the fuselage, to insure a nice seam, then attach the lower half....WORKED GREAT!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Well, I think I am about ready to mask and start slinging some paint at it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Well a bit of progress over the past few days.... Today painted the white stripes applied decals a bit of banging up of the paint and hand painted "baby jean" then some dullcoat.... I can see the end of the tunnel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MIG Mikkel Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 COOL! Nice work :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Thanks Mikkel ALL DONE!!! "Baby Jean" The nick name of bombshell actress of the 30's Jean Harlow....I thought somewhat appropriate for the time.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prop Duster Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Good Job! I like.....(heck) I like it all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MIG Mikkel Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 NICE STANG! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 TOP NOTCH finish... SHE LOOKS MIGHTY FINE .... SHE ROCKS !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Thanks Prop, Mikkel, and HOLMES. I really really like this Mustang. I wish it was show quality, I would take it to a contest coming up in September. But now that I know the judging criteria, there are just too many discrepancies. But I still may take it and enter as "not-judged". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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