Wow! Very nice Mustang! I really like your weathering.

This is sweet!! I'd say like more like a 3mm! I am staying tuned...

Awesome job!  I like the markings.  And the weathering is superb.

Looks great O! The weathering does look fantastic!

Very Very nice work!  I really like it!!  Keep up the good work!

O! Wow!

She's a beauty O!!

Impressive.  Nice to see a pacific P-51 done for a change.  The weathering on the black stripes was a nice touch too.  

Jpe

Very nice, looks awesome! I like the bombs, normally you just see drop tanks hung on the wings

The Tamiya 1/48 kit is a favorite of mine, but you've done a stellar job with it - just stunning!  You are obviously very experienced with the airbrush.  I have not yet gone to Alclad yet, but am building the 1/32 Mustang so that will likely be my first try.  Also really like your weathering, so I'm saving your photos to use as a reference.  Really nicely done, and thanks for sharing.  Can't wait to see the rest of your pictures.

Thanks for the kudos everyone.  Much appreciated!  

CNicoll, you'll find that Alclad's much easier than you think.  I used to be intimidated by NMFs, but now I enjoy doin' 'em.  The trick is to make sure your plastic is prepped (i.e. no imperfections) and your primer's butter smooth.  I like to use Alclad's white primer.  

Anyway, thanks for lookin' gang.  Stay tuned for more Mustangs!

-O

That's a really nice build. I'm lacking in armament knowledge. I was wondering about the bombs on the wings. What size are they? I'm putting one 1000 Lb. on my SBD - 5 Dauntless and I'm wondering if the yellow stripe should be on it. It is one of the Aircraft Carrier Birds. ( Check my SBD - 5 thread ). Any info will be greatly appreciated. Once again, great job on the '51.                     Bob

Bob H.

That's a really nice build. I'm lacking in armament knowledge. I was wondering about the bombs on the wings. What size are they? I'm putting one 1000 Lb. on my SBD - 5 Dauntless and I'm wondering if the yellow stripe should be on it. It is one of the Aircraft Carrier Birds. ( Check my SBD - 5 thread ). Any info will be greatly appreciated. Once again, great job on the '51.                     Bob

Hi Bob,

I'm not an expert on WWII ordnance either, but I'll share what I know.  The bombs I used are 500 pounders.  In regards to the stripes, it's my understanding that if the bomb was live, it had yellow stripes.  I think the number of stripes varied; it wasn't standardized.  I've seen pix of bombs with the whole front end painted yellow, both ends painted yellow, numbers of stripes ranging from 1 to 3 on either the front end,or both ends.  I can't remember where I saw it, but I even remember seeing a whole bomb (minus the fin assembly) painted yellow.  

Hopefully I was helpful and that someone can answer your questions more definitively.

Thanks again for lookin'!

-O

NOTE:  I found the pic of the yellow bombs.  Click on the link below and scroll through the slideshow to the 12th photo. 

http://life.time.com/history/world-war-ii-color-photos-of-u-s-bombers-and-crews-in-england-1942/?hpt=hp_c4#1

Superb, O! Just the right amount of sun bleaching, it's just perfect.

Lee

Thanks Mr. " O " for the ordinance info. You did a " Bang Up " job !!! Once again that's a great looking 51.                                            Bob

Very well done! I'm working on the same kit as we speak. Your finish and weathering is fantastic!

That is one excellent build!

Thanks for looking FSM, and of course, for the compliments too!

-O

ooohwee, very nice 'stang you got there!

Sorry to bring this back from the dead, but anyone have some advise for the oil streaking coming from the panel lines below the cowling?  Very nice looking effect and I'm curious how I could try to replicate that.

Well, I'm glad you brought it back because I had somehow missed it the first go-around.  Man, that's a nice build O!   Beautiful work there my friend!!

Gary

Yellow rings indicate that the bomb is HE (High Explosive). The number of rings indicates the what explosive that bomb is filled with.

1 yellow ring  - TNT

2 yellow rings - Comp B (RDX + TNT)

3 yellow rings - Tritonal (80% TNT + 20% aluminum powder)

She's an absolute beauty!  Raymond

3 footer?????????? More like a six incher when compared to the ones I turn out. Fortunately I don't keep them, I give them to neighbor kids and they haven't complained, so at least someone likes them.

Very nice, well done, thanks for posting.

Patrick

O, it seems you've got the Mustang down pat.  Nicely done. =]

avipond,

If you're interested in seeing how I did the streaking on my Mustang, you can check out a simple step-by-step I posted on another forum.  Go to post #25 on page 2 of my Jumpin' Jacques thread to see how I did it.  

Thanks for taking another look FSM.  Your comments are much appreciated...again.  

Cheers!

-O

Thanks for the tips O!