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:( Oops. Sorry Joe, didn't realize the date. All threads are still new to me...
My comment still stands. You were robbed. Awesome work. :)
Gordy
elass0wyp0 If that didn't win recognition, you were robbed. Amazing work. Very well done. Thanks for sharing the build. Gordy
If that didn't win recognition, you were robbed. Amazing work. Very well done.
Thanks for sharing the build.
Hey Gordy...thanks for reopening that wound....nah I'm kidding. Thanks for the compliment. Thank you too Panzer...
Joe
"Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"
Fantastic work! The nose checkering, faded OD, pit, diorama, weathering etc...
-Tom
Thanks Bvallot. I tend to build on inspiration too....
I'm still trying to complete one of each major Pacific US plane before moving over to the ETO...but I so want to paint some G@# damn invasion stripes!!! This is a great P-51B and a great story. The story is often how I pick my planes. =]
On the bench:
Tamiya F4U-1 Kenneth Walsh
Thanks guys and your welcome MAgather. On a sidenote, I entered this turkey into the rigged a Cleveland Model Show earlier in the month and it didn't win jack squat. Sore loser you may say? Absolutely!......., especially since all of the model club members tend to run away with most of the awards. I'm not really a conspiracy theorist, but it can't be a coincidence that the model club member who won first place in the "out of the box" catergory didn't even have his instructions with the kit, which is required by the IPMS rules......hummmmmmmmmmmmmmm. End of rant and I feel better now....
Thanks again for the renewed interest in the thread.
Joe, you did a real nice job on that P-51B. Thanks for sharing!
On the Bench:
Revell 1/96 USS Constitution - rigging
Revell 1/48 B-1B Lancer Prep and research
Trumpeter 1/350 USS Hornet CV-8 Prep and research
Holy hannah! Very nice work. I've got a Tamiya B in my not too distant future, though mine will be Don Beerbower's "Bonnie B" from the 353rd.
Thanks for a bunch of really great tips and tricks, particularly the link to the cockpit tutorial. If mine is half this good looking, it will be a success.
Thanks guys. Yeah Mike, this turkey took alot of Tamiya tape. This is the third plane I've don't this year with full invasion stripes....yikes!
Absolutely gorgeous build Joe. Just a prime example of some very excellent workmanship. Thanks for sharing that with us.
"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin
Nice!
John
To see build logs for my models: http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html
Very nice build. I'm really quite impressed with the checkerboard pattern you did on the cowling. So many times I'd use the kit markings and then have a fit trying to match the spinner colors to it. The 'pit looks top shelf and the weathering very convincing, but man, all that masking!! Probably why I build mostly WWI.
Mike
"We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."
Thanks for the kind words folks.
Nathan....I forgot those...doh! I'll have to throw some exhaust stains on real quick. I tend to do these subtle anyways.
Joe,
Excellent job on your Mustang! Excellent work and great base too!
Steve
That's a real stunner Joe. The quality is certainly top rate.
Nice base as well.
I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so
On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3
Grats Joe on a fine piece of work!! Glad the circle template worked out well for you!
Eric
Joe I'm impressed as always. Your builds are always an inspiration for me. What more can I say, you da man!
Gary
"All you mugs need to get busy building, and post pics!"
She's a beaut Joe. Nice work on the wheels. They look real. She could maybe use some subtle exhaust stains though. Still an amazing build and just a suggestion.
Joe, you really seem to have found your niche with these 1/48 subjects. Just amazing quality work here, both rich in detail and colour. Your photography is also top notch. Again, simply wonderful stuff here.
regards,
Jack
You make these kits come alive Joe, great work again! Masterful job on the invasion stripes, it's no cake walk getting those on correctly and the cowl checkers are excellent. The "B" Pony is kind of growing on me compared to the all too familiar "D". I've been eyeing the Revell version in Michaels but just know the Tamiya is probably a better kit. Once again
Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom. Peace be with you.
On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38
In the Hanger: A bunch of kits
I finished last night and its finally off my bench. To review, it's the Tamiya P-51 B kit in the markings of Bill Overstreet's 357th FG "Berlin Express". As I said, this build was inspired by an account where Overstreet claimed he chased a Bf 109 under the Eiffel Tower and then shot it down. You are a brave man and thank you for your service. This particular plane was a P-51C-5 NT and I think the only difference between it and a B model was where it was manufactured. The long out of production Aeromaster sheet 48-288 with Overstreet's Express on it has been sort of a "white whale" for me for quite some time. I was finally fortunate enough to win it on E-bay and the build commenced shortly thereafter. Since I was unsure how the plane looked later in it's career with the Malcomb hood fitted, I went with what I knew was probably accurate, at least on D-Day. Besides, I like the streamlined look of the early birdcage P-51 anyhow.
The kit builds up as advertised...it is afterall Tamiya. My complaints are the standard wrong curved floor and the PITA seam at the lower radiator/ehaust (I hate this area on their D too). I did add the more detailed Verlinden cockpit which was a mixed bag. The IP was lousy and the floor had the same curve as the kit part (Merlin Mustangs had a flat wooden floor). The seat was however very nicely detailed which to me is the most important part anyways. Next time I'll use an Eduard PE set with an Ultracast seat and be done with it. I did drill out the exhausts, 50 cals and added fine wire to the radio deck and plumbing for the drop tanks. I used Ultracast wheels and took Jester's suggestion and used a circle template as a spray mask for the white wall tires. It worked like a charm....thanks Eric.
Thanks for following the thread and comments are welcome.
Good gracious that cockpit looks nice.
Looks really nice all glossed and decaled Joe. I agree nothing more simpler than the Flory wash. And too I haven't used kit wheels on anything in 2 years or more.
Looking great Joe!! I agree with you, the wash just says BAM and its alive!!! Good luck with the template!
Hello all, I just haven't had much bench time lately. I did manage to get the Express decaled and the lines washed recently. I used the Flory product, a mix of Dark Dirt and Black, which I have really come to like. I love the war-wary look it leaves. I then turned my attention to the gears, wheels, and other small assemblies. I tried making due with the kit wheels but once I got them painted black, I still didn't like them. They had a prominent center line seam through the tread that I had to sand off. This killed the tread pattern that was very weak to begin with. It kind of killed the overall look. These are not Tamiya's best work. I decided to find me some Ultracast wheels which are in a class of their own anyways. I'll stick with my normal rule to only use kit wheels if the subject's tread is smooth.
Before Flory...
After Flory....
Work will commence when the wheels arrive. I will try Jester's suggestion to use a circle template for the white wall tires.
Your paint work is looking really nice! I really like your streaking technique. I did purchase the Sparmax compressor from Dixie Art so I'll let you know how it is once it's delivered and I get it set up.
Thanks Steve and Reasoned. Steve, perhaps you can get that compressor and then tell me how you like it.
I'm in for another update. I had some free time today so I got some painting in. The profie on the Aeromaster decal sheet and on Bud Anderson's website both call for an upper surface in "Dark Olive Drab". I'm not sure if they mean normal Olive Drab or possibly RAF Dark Green, since alot of 357th planes had this color field applied to their NMF birds. My research revealed nothing. Actually, I've found very little about this plane. I ultimately went with Gunze Olive Drab and sprayed the upper fuselage and wings. I cut it with XF-57 and did some streaking.
The OD was then taped off and I re-sprayed Alclad Duraluminum on the lower surface and sides. I used a dusting coat until it was covered. I then taped off some of the fuselage panels and sprayed some Dark Aluminum and Matte Aluminum. Man this thing took alot of Tamiya tape...
Time to start on the dreaded canopies......ugh....
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