Good evening all
And so after the last minute problems with canopy, I have decided to call this build finished and in doing so achieved four firsts:
Details on the kit/paints as follows:
The only issue and I had been warned about it, was one of the undercarriage legs was bent out of shape - apparently it's a very common issue with this kit.
As you know I was aiming for a muted metallic finish as per an image of the actual plane, rather than a nice shiny metal one as you often see. On the whole I'm pleased with how it's turned, albeit I think I could have been slightly more aggressive with my approach.
Oh and I enjoyed it so much I've just ordered another one.
ACW as usual.
All the best.
Andrew
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The real thing....
My homage....
The obligatory scale comparison shot....
And so after the last minute problems with canopy, I have decided to call this build finished and in doing so achieved four firsts:
- My first Mustang....I'll let that sink in......
- In fact my first US plane since coming back to the hobby and possibly ever!
- My first all metal finish
- My first South Korean Air Force plane
- Mike's Research: South Korean Air Force 1950-53: mikesresearch.com/2022/11/27/south-korean-air-force-1950-53/
- Gary Wickham Scalespot review: scalespot.com/reviews/kits/p51korea-edu/review.php
- Eduard Info Article July 2022: info.eduard.com/en/07-2022-1
Details on the kit/paints as follows:
- Kit: Airfix 1:72 North American F-51D Mustang A02047A
- Decals: Kit decals
- Paints: Vallejo Metal Colour and Model Air and possibly some Revell and/or Humbrol on the pilot.
- Weathering: Flory wash (dark and light dirt) and Vallejo game wash for the exhaust stains.
The only issue and I had been warned about it, was one of the undercarriage legs was bent out of shape - apparently it's a very common issue with this kit.
As you know I was aiming for a muted metallic finish as per an image of the actual plane, rather than a nice shiny metal one as you often see. On the whole I'm pleased with how it's turned, albeit I think I could have been slightly more aggressive with my approach.
Oh and I enjoyed it so much I've just ordered another one.
ACW as usual.
All the best.
Andrew
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The real thing....
My homage....
The obligatory scale comparison shot....
