DesTROYer Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Looking great. I'm jealous of that finish. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clunkmeister Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Looking awesome! Now hit it hard with the ugly stick and make it look like it's travelled 500,000 miles. This is coming along superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Too cool for school. Love that! Sincerely, Mark Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Very nice!! Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 Boy, I'll tell ya....this kit has been a nut buster at times. I used more filler and sanding sticks on this than the Hobbycraft P-51. I figured it was going to be a quick 1-2 week build for fun, no aftermarket parts. I was wrong, this thing fought me all the way. Everything was close, but not quite good enough. I had to pull out all the finishing tricks before the final coat of primer went on, but in the end, it came out beautiful. I honestly think I would have spent the same amount of time building a Tamiya. But, I would definitely build one again. The Eaglecals were way too glossy and made it look like a toy, but after I put on the EXCELLENT Vallejo Matte, they all but disappeared. The took Microset and Microsol very well. ANd I did end up using a set of resin tires because I wanted them bulged. I still have to fight with the canopy, but its just a matter of attaching the small bits now. Next step, beat the shine off of it! CANicoll and Thunda 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Wow, that looks tremendous! A really great effort, has paid dividends for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Your work really looks awesome on this and can't wait to see how you finish her up. Nice plane! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 That looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 I showed some restraint today, and decided to do a lightly weathered aircraft, more in line with pictures I found of this squadron. So I did a light grime wash, just enough to show panel lines and a little bit of streaking. I will probably still do a little more streaking with oils after final assembly. Jeff, Uncarina, TwoHands and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Wow, this is one of those unbuildable kits beat into submission, isn't it? As many have kindly mentioned above, superb efforts on this one. Well done. Fantastic markings on it as well. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Looks awesome. (I'm patiently waiting on how you'll beat the shine off this bird). Troy Rick Griewski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Being a Dutchman I like the livery on your Mustang . A very nice build too. Cees CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Seriously nice work on the decals, and all of the stencils you applied - they look great. Nice work on the grime-wash too - just enough to take the sheen off the metal but not like the aircraft was filthy. Keep it coming! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 This one is done, just have a few minor touch ups. It went into the display cabinet tonight. RLWP, dennismcc, Rick Griewski and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Wow, terrific result! I really like the end result and scheme you chose a lot. The dull-coat and subdued weathering are really pleasing to the eye with the scheme. RFI post? CANicoll and Rick Griewski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Just caught up: sensational work on this! I'm glad you shared all of the seam and filler battles for this kit, since the result looks flawless. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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