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My Tuskegee Mustang is done!

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  • Member since
    May 2003
  • From: Lewisburg , Tenn
Posted by fuzzy on Monday, January 12, 2004 11:44 AM
Great model Jeeves ! Thanks for sharing it . NMF looks nice. I'll have to try
the Alclad .
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    January 2003
  • From: NE Georgia
Posted by Keyworth on Monday, January 12, 2004 10:29 AM
Mike, outstanding job on the Mustang diorama. Glad I was able to assist. Your friend is in for a wonderful surprise.
"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"
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    February 2003
  • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
Posted by Jeeves on Saturday, January 10, 2004 8:41 AM
If the display comes out as good, I'll be truly content Wink [;)] Thanks again all...hopefully, I'll get it to him this week.
Mike
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    December 2002
  • From: Third rock from the sun.
Posted by Woody on Saturday, January 10, 2004 2:18 AM
Jeeves that's a pretty bird! It really turned out nice.

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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    February 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by mark956 on Friday, January 9, 2004 11:06 PM
Very nice looking Mustang Mike. Thanks for posting the picture.
mark956
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    July 2003
  • From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)
Posted by oldhooker on Friday, January 9, 2004 11:01 PM
Jeeves,

Fantastic build!! Nothing like the "Red Tails"!

Thanks,
Frank

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
Posted by Jeeves on Friday, January 9, 2004 10:15 PM
Thanks all!

Frosty-- I look forward to seeing pics of your project-- let me know if you need anything else-- I bought a few Tuskegee books and got a couple DVDs for Christmas as well....

garydmason-- I liked Alclad...it was the priming part that was a pain in the ..... well anyways-- I had to deal with some orange peel and it still isn't 100% in my book-- but the paint was easy to use- albeit it did go on very thin....never used Model Masters in the airbrush so I am not sure...

AJACKETSFAN-- the nose band and insignia were part of the Three Duys Tuskegee Airmen in Italy set-- but I custom painted black over the white on it....made the nose art and was able to print it with Ed's help...and the fuselage codes are also custom jobs for Col. Dart's plane.

Thanks madda, ModelNerd, and TANGO-- much appreciated Smile [:)]

Mike
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    March 2003
  • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Posted by maddafinga on Friday, January 9, 2004 6:35 PM
Really nice. The oil stains underneath the mat are a nice touch. I like the look of those old Mustangs with the door, not as elegant, but neater somehow. Excellent job all around.
Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 9, 2004 4:55 PM
Very nice Jeeves, what a great subject! Are those aftermarket decals? Looks great!
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    October 2003
  • From: Southern California
Posted by ModelNerd on Friday, January 9, 2004 4:52 PM
Sweet, dude!

- Mark

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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 9, 2004 3:55 PM
Great-looking plane, Jeeves!! And your first airbrush job, also, huh? Why is it that everybody else's first airbrush jobs look so great on this site, but MY first airbrush job looked like %&*##4?? Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Smile [:)] Keep up the GREAT work on your modeling!

By the way, how did you like using Alclad? I've seen it at the hobby shop, and have read good things about it, but I've never used it. Is it better than Model Masters paint?
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    December 2002
  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Friday, January 9, 2004 3:16 PM
Great looking mustang! Well done!Smile [:)]
Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 9, 2004 11:45 AM
Jeeves:
it looks really great !
i'll bet ur Airman friend will b thrilled 2 see his old ride again !
ordered the 1/72 academy red tail 'stang & minicraft 1/144 b-17
from squadron, & i'm really excited about building them !!!
thanx 4 sharing ur pix !
frostySmile [:)]
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    February 2003
  • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
Posted by Jeeves on Friday, January 9, 2004 10:10 AM
The kit is the Accurate Miniatures P-51C with Aires cockpit details....and I used Alclad II aluminum for the paint job-- my first airbrush work. Thanks again!
Mike
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 9, 2004 10:03 AM
Nice work ! The setting definately has that "used" look. The extras on the base are a nice touch.
Couple of questions : which kit is that? What did you use for the NMF?
Very good job ! Worth the six month investment.
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
Posted by Jeeves on Friday, January 9, 2004 9:56 AM
Thanks all-- and thanks to you allan... now I just need to finish the case this weekend and bring it to the Tuskegee Airman I built it for Wink [;)]

The PSP is actually a resin base made by Verlinden for 1:48 scale planes....
Mike
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 9, 2004 8:46 AM
very nice job!!!
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 9, 2004 8:46 AM
Well done, it's a fine bird.
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 9, 2004 8:43 AM
That a splendid looking plane mate Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 9, 2004 8:21 AM
A little history + a great airplane + nice work = great model!
Keep it up!
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    June 2003
  • From: Cavite, Philippines
Posted by allan on Friday, January 9, 2004 8:15 AM
Here you go ...



That should hold until Ron moves them to the aircraft site.

Nice work, Jeeves! Are those PSP plating? Thats quite a lot. Thanks for sharing.

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
My Tuskegee Mustang is done!
Posted by Jeeves on Friday, January 9, 2004 7:30 AM
After almost 6 months of off and on work-- she's complete. I have pics up at Ron's site-- here's the link to them for now-- I'll fix it when they get moved....

http://rongeorge.com/modules/Gallery/aircraft/tess1

http://rongeorge.com/modules/Gallery/aircraft/tess2

Sorry about the quality-- I am overdue for a new digital camera Sad [:(]
Mike
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