Tango1 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Hello Everyone, I was just finishing off this build when I was pointed in the direction of this site! This is my 1/32 Hobbycraft P-51A Mustang, named "Sweet Eva Lee" She was based in North Africa as an armed Photo-Recce bird during 1943 and served in Operation Torch. I did a little extra work to this model by adding spares to the cockpit, drilling out the exhausts, adding a scratch-built P/R camera and dropping the radiator flaps. The base is home made and the figure is by Masterbox. I first learnt of this aircraft when I bought my first book about model building, it was built in the form of the accurate miniatures kit and to my eye it looked utterly fantastic! For years I wanted to build my own "Eva Lee" and when Hobbycraft released the P-51A in those markings I could not resist. I had a wonderful experience building this old Mustang and learnt a few new tricks along the way. I hope you enjoy the pics, please feel free to let me know what you think. Kindest regards, Darren. Eva Lee as she was in North Africa during 1943: The finished model: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Love it! Very nicely done. Don't get to see many of these actually finished; I've got them all in my stash and not one started. Great Work!!!!!!!!! Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Turned out great. Nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 She turned out GREAT Darren!!! Barry is right..........you dont see to many of these finished. This one if definitely finished well.......great work! Cheers, Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Wow Darren, that is awesome! Love the model, love the nice simple base, and the pilot figure just tops it all off nicely. Well done! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Darren. Very nicely done. The weather and vignette really adds to the enjoyment of viewing the model. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 That's very nice. I think it's the first completed one I've seen Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango1 Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Phew! I'm quite taken aback by your kind words chaps! Thank you very much indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Awesome work Darren, love this one! Those early P-51's in the OD and gray are the coolest looking ones IMHO. Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Very nice! I especially like the subtle, yet realistic weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron von Blutwurst Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Very sharp looking Stang. Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango1 Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 Thanks Lads, you are very kind. I'm really glad you like the build. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrongWay Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Wow! A stunner for sure. I particularly like the weathering of the wheels. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Yep, that's a relly lovely result Darren! Nice work mate! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango1 Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Thanks Lads! I really appreciate your feedback, thanks for letting me share my build with all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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