geedubelyer Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) Hi guys, I think I've done just about all I'm going to do on this one. This is the 1/32nd scale Tamiya P-51D Mustang depicting "Miss Helen". The model was a joy to build with just a little work needed on the seam beneath the intake. The thought that's gone into the engineering is amazing. I kept the additional scratch built detailing to a minimum on this model with just two wires in the aft of the cockpit. I did use HGW seat belts and RB productions radiators though. I used Ad Astra masks and decals for the main markings and Hobbydecal dry transfers for the stencilling around the airframe. For the data placards in the cockpit I went with a set of Barracuda decals which neatly busy up the office. The main airframe is painted in Mithril silver acrylic metallic from Citadel Miniatures with one or two splashes of Boltgun metal. The blue is Citadel Miniatures Necron abyss foundation colour. I used a number of products for the weathering. The exhaust staining is Lifecolor Tensochrome (it looks less red in the flesh), the staining on the upper wings is pastel powder and I also used an oil paint wash over the wing surfaces but it's too subtle to show much in these images. I really enjoyed this model and I'd build another in a minute. I hope you like it and I welcome any comments, good or bad. Cheers, Guy Edited March 11, 2012 by geedubelyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 That's a reeaal beauty Guy ! Nice work. geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Excellent work Guy, it looks terrific! Kev geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) Got to love a Blue Nosed Mustang..Yours is splendid looking,well done. :clap2: It is a nice kit isn't it? Edited January 22, 2012 by williamj geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Guy Awesome build. Miss Helen looks fantastic! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Beautiful finish; weathering is awesome! :clap2: Barry geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Wolf Grant Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 That, Sir, is a thing of beauty ! Very sweet. Obant. geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 That is one of the finest builds of Tamiya's kit I have yet seen, beautiful work! Love the weathered finish, tastefully done and just looks "right". I think your choice of shade for the blue is spot on as well. I believe I asked you this before, but what do you use to thin the Citadel colors for AB work? Stunning work Guy. geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Very nice. I really like your weathering. geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTroll Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 That is a gorgeous model! Just goes to show that in the hands of a master even a Tamiya product can look good. (It's a joke - lighten up, you guys.) geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpig Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Great job GW. I've just started that kit myself and you're right, the kit is amazing. Joe geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogrfan Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Very nice indeed. geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Very nice Guy, not too dirty, but not too clean... geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Right On! Sincerely, Mark geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Colvin Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Sharp!! geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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