1/24 Airfix RCAF Mustang IV…finally done

[R Palimaka]

6 minutes ago, MARU5137 said:

Richard  

Well I had to re-read it all from the beginning as I had not been here for almost 5 years.

What a fantastic and diligent build this has been. I LOVE  MUSTANGS  and they are also MY all-time favorite.

 

You did an AMAZING job , and your Canadian Mustang has turned out to INCREDIBLY STUNNING;  So very IMMACULATELY  finished.

 

    

 

Your figure work is also top notch ..( looking closer at his eyes , it looks like he's astonished !! probably cuz he's finally got his Mustang done !!).

   

 

Richard... its GORGEOUS  and looks very IMPRESSIVE  as it sits proudly in the show.

You are MY Mustang  hero.

KUDOS.

   

Goodness Maru, I’m humbled by your kind remarks. You are always so supportive of everyone’s efforts here, and I for one appreciate it very much! You make it such a pleasure to be part of this group. 
 

This build was a wonderful (and long) experience, and I learned a lot and developed skills that I’ll use again. I know a lot of people find Mustangs boring but it’s my aviation passion…time to build  something else though. 
 

Haha! Yes, the pilot does look surprised!  Like, “Really? What?! It’s done?”

 

Thank you!
 

Richard 

 

 

 

[Martinnfb]

OK Richard , thais is really impressive. A true masterpiece. I received the Airfix kit yesterday and looking into that endless box of despair makes me clearly understand the extend of your dedication and skill set .

Bravo! 

Martin

[Sparzanza]

Beautiful result.

[R Palimaka]

On 6/17/2023 at 2:11 PM, Martinnfb said:

OK Richard , thais is really impressive. A true masterpiece. I received the Airfix kit yesterday and looking into that endless box of despair makes me clearly understand the extend of your dedication and skill set .

Bravo! 

Martin

Thank you so much Martin! The Airfix Mustang is kind of a mixed bag, a product of its time, but it's still worth the effort. Really.  The job is made much easier now with the spectacular Model Monkey parts. They correct a lot of the serious problems that involved a lot of my time scratch-building. Believe it or not I've started another one, and plan to buy the Model Monkey parts. 

 

On 6/18/2023 at 6:13 AM, Sparzanza said:

Beautiful result.

Thank you! Sorry that you've run into a bit of a wall with your beauty. You've come so far, I can't wait to see you finish it. 

 

Richard

[tonyhutchinson]

Richard, I too have just read this topic from the beginning and I’m amazed at the absolutely fantastic job you’ve done on this old kit.

 

The result is really inspirational.

 

Airfix have just reissued kit and I’m trying to get as much knowledge from other people’s builds before I start mine. It will not be a patch on yours however.

 

Kind regards

Tony

 

[ScoobyDoo]

Gets a Gold Medal from me! Fabulous build!