dodgem37 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I don't usually show my work, except at local meetings, but I thought I'd throw caution to the wind and show the world a project I did for my wife. My wife asked me to build her an airplane, so when I found these Green Nosed Mustang decals with her name (Janet), it was only a matter of time before I sat down and labored through the process of building an airplane once again. So, after over 20 some odd years of armor building, I managed to finish this: Painted checker board, fitted windshield. A littles silvering to 'Janet'. Oh well. Stenciled codes and serial number. Codes are my wifes' initials. Serial number is her birthdate (April 7, 1958). I goofed and didn't cover the fuselage star when I did some invasion stripe touch up, or something, and removed some of the decal. So I painted the spot aluminum. The canopy is futured. The kit national markings were from hunger. No amount of Sol would settle them down. Painted fuel caps and canopy latches. I painted the flaps laquer aluminum. When I removed the tape some paint pulled off. You can see where the .50's don't have covers on this wing. The other wing they do. I didn't like the seam running thru so I sanded off the covers. I rounded some tube and fit it to the other wing. That wing was able to accept the covers because I did not finish the opening by sanding it 'to scale thickness', as it were, like I did this wing. The rockets don't fit to their base and the aux. fuel tank brace area needs work The struts gave me a fit. For those of you who have built this kit, you'll know. I built two of the same strut. The tires flop around on the rims so I had to shim them so the tires would fit. I absolutely hated the way the struts fit into the wing. Some detail painting. This was probably the most fun I had with the kit. The bottom of the wing has a pebble texture. I sanded some of it off before I quit. I think this is the cause for the light scratchy spots in the central grey area. But maybe not. Anyway, what's done is done. I hope you like it. Thanks for looking. Sincerely, Mark Johnny Cloud, MikeC, red baron and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Very nicely done Mark! I can tell from the rivets that it's the Dragon kit, but you've whipped it into shape beautifully. I'm sure your wife will be very happy with it. I would be! Kev MikeC and dodgem37 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 If your wife is just as stunning as this bird, you're one lucky man! Best regards, Jeroen dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alberto Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Fantastic work on that Mustang, Mark! I like very much the special care on the weathering, subtle and well done. Personally I love strong weathering (when is recommended). The pics a bit dark...try to play with lighting to show better that beauty. Cheers dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Scott Borden Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Very, very nicely done, Mark! The Dragon P-51D is a real challenge; you've made it look easy. Hope to see more of your work! Scott dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thanks everyone, you're very generous. And the BEST! Alberto-I will work on my lighting! Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Mark, Nice job on a difficult kit. Your skill shows. Youve definately created a Mustang worth admiring. Nicely done. Best, Geoff Mustangs are like money...you can never have enough dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firecaptain Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 TOP NOTCH work.......very clean... dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Great Looking Model.....I really like your paint and weathering. Texas dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 A bit late to the party - I followed a link from another thread - but still nice work. dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collin Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Great Job. It's funny...I have a "wife" model waiting in the wings as well. Will be a half OD/NMF 357th/Yoxford tail 1/32 P-51D early. Have masks already created for her initials and her name as well. Cheers Collin dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 Wow, has it been that long ago? Thank you for dropping by and for your good words. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Looks real nice, Mark. I too would be more than proud to call it my own. dodgem37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Yep, she should be proud that looks great! Im beginning to like OD/Grey Mustangs more and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Mark, you’ve done this kit proud! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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