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1/72 P-51D Mustang "Red Tail"

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Hello, this is my third Mustang build, the first one was P-51B which is my first kit and the second one was the P-51D, attempted to make it into shining finishing Red Tail but fail due to insufficient experience on painting side.


Start everything at 27 January 2016, I use Gunze 303 for the cockpit and some Flat Black, Silver, Red and White for detailing.


The engine cowling is painted with Gunze 304 - Olive Drab, I use Gaia 032 Ultimate Black as the base coat before I spray Gunze MC218 Aluminium.


Decal application done last night, although Academy provided THREE set of different marking but I only use very less of them since I've prepared my own Red Tail decals for this P-51D.


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Well I think She looks lovely like that, can't wait to see her after the weathering
 
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Think there is a typo near the end of the post, after 'weathering' where you mention your own decals.


Great work on the build


In case anyone thinks I'm picking up on spelling, it's a sweary word lol
 
This looks very well done and a good ( muskeegee) think that's right the first al black FG.


The paintwork and decals look very well done. I really like the metal look you have achieved ( I found this very hard to acheive ( lack of experience I suppose )


Very well done and well worthy of a great build if not more


Kind regards


Robert
 
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Think there is a typo near the end of the post, after 'weathering' where you mention your own decals.
Great work on the build


In case anyone thinks I'm picking up on spelling, it's a sweary word lol
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Ahhh, I was copy paste direct from my facebook post, thanks for telling, already made correction!
 
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This looks very well done and a good ( muskeegee) think that's right the first al black FG.
The paintwork and decals look very well done. I really like the metal look you have achieved ( I found this very hard to acheive ( lack of experience I suppose )


Very well done and well worthy of a great build if not more


Kind regards


Robert
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Ohh, you need to use glossy black as base coat before you spray the chrome / metal paint.
 
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This is an amazing job! I love it! I have one to build , happy to have a model to follow.
 
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Hello guys, some updates today:


Done Minor weathering + washing + chipping, little bit of shading & smoke effect. In the history, their P-51D are still new planes so the weathering is not really heavy, you can Google their photos and also watch the "Red Tails" film to see more!


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Academy know how to make some real clear canopy.


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Light Utility Vehicle: Willys MB for the diorama, chassis in making.


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Diorama draft:


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My first idea was Wood planking airfield, and then I change to Pierced steel planking airfield. Willys MB jeep, fuel drums/cans, drop tanks, pilot + commander with some props.


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That's all for today, continue tonight.
 
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Painting props and detailing, really exhausting.


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The paper will be replace with laser engraved aluminium plate for the title.


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It's the Willys MB's engine, gun and gun mount on the wooden table.


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Fuel drums and fuel cans are from Academy 1/72 Light Vehicles of Allied & Axis pack. One of the fuel can are from that Willys MB jeep.


I use Varnish to make the spilled fuel glossy effect.


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75 Gallon drop tanks, from the P-51D itself. Academy provided two different type of drop tanks: 75 gallon drop tank & 108 gallon paper tank (which is already attached under the wings)


Fully loaded the Mustang had over a 2000 mile range.


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Some resin props and scratch-build props.


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