discussion 1/72 Tamiya P-51D Indonesian AF

[Guest]

Hello all,


It's Tamiya 1/72 scale and the detail is stunning for this small scale, I printed my own decal using the template for 1/32 scale and resized it. Fun and enjoyable build. As always comments and critics are welcomed. Hope you like it!!


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[Robert1968]

A very nice mustang and like it more because of the decals option ie other countries utilising such an iconic aircraft.


Robert

 

[aaron]

Looks amazing in this scale, sweet job with the decals.

 

[Guest]

That looks very cool.


Scott

 

[papa 695]

Very nice indeed Leo and great work with the decals

 

[Guest]

Sweet model Leo!


Lovely work on the decals

 

[Guest]

Looks great in this scheme - well done Leo!

 

[eddiesolo]

Stunner Leo, great quality finish and the added 'home-made' decals really make it different.


Si

 

[Guest]

Great job and well done on the decals, they look great

 

[Guest]

Thanks all for the positive feedbacks

 

[Guest]

Superb Leo, very striking.

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice work Leo, great scheme.

 

[Guest]

Looks fantastic... Top job

 

[monica]

looks great very nice little build.

 

[Guest]

Much appreciated for the kind words

 

[Wong Ryan]

Nice, the shark teeth looks menacing ...


By the way, did you prime your model with black , before putting on the silver?

 

[Guest]

Nice, the shark teeth looks menacing ...
By the way, did you prime your model with black , before putting on the silver?

I primed with Tamiya X-1 gloss black, wet sand it with 2000 grit sandpaper. Then used the Mr. Metallic Color No. 211. It was really convincing BMF until I gloss coat it then I lost the whole shine. Dissapointed . Any advice?!

 

[Wong Ryan]

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I primed with Tamiya X-1 gloss black, wet sand it with 2000 grit sandpaper. Then used the Mr. Metallic Color No. 211. It was really convincing BMF until I gloss coat it then I lost the whole shine. Dissapointed . Any advice?!

That looks like the correct step...


Try look at those car forums...


i think they sand with different grit...polish..sand polish..and they will get super shinny n smooth surface with any colors.

 

[Guest]

That's a great Mustang Leo! The shark mouth is very fearsome!


I didn't realise it was 1/72 until I really-read your post - it does look bigger!


As for losing the shine, many gloss coat products are formulated to be applied to a matt surface so they don't work as well if the base is already glossy.


I've found that Humbrol Clear will work on matt & gloss bases, so maybe that's one for future builds.

 

[Guest]

Very nice Leo. Just enough on the panel lines with out being obtrusive. Nice crisp work especially on a 1/72.


Laurie