48th Stang - Finished at last!!! (Almost...)

you wont be alone on that road michael !
Ta for the info on the testors kit , blackwolf

Looking at that makes me realize I have a long long road ahead of me.. And a lot of putty and sand paper.. That last pic looks like a real one for crying out loud!

It's the Tamiya kit. I had posted in-progs earlier (much, much earlier!) mentioning what kit it was and I guess I just neglected to mention it this time.

I'd stay away from the Testors/Italeri Stang, it's the old Hawk kit and not really worth the time. Unless you're using it for a make-n-take for the kids or sumthin', or a testbed. Kits like that are really good for fooling around with and trying new techniques and such.


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fangstangstic b wolf ! , love the 'office' the green edges set this off a treat - did i miss mention of what kit this is ?
Usually stick to 1:72 but I've a Italeri / testors P51- D in 1:48 any good ? or pretty old i think ....

Thanks, folks. It is true that alotta people won't notice things unless you point them out. Should I list all the mistakes? LOL

This was my first serious attempt at a bare metal finish, and I wanted to give it that aged look. Alotta people want that bright shining metal look. Not me, I like 'em when they look used. And that aspect of this model actually looks better to the eye than it does in these photos. It looks a bit too bright in these shots, but it's really rather a dull finish, which is what I wanted.

And the wings were sprayed over with Dullcote to simulate the duraluminum finish. Someday I'll build a Stang the way they looked straight outta the factory, with the panels on the wings filled in... Someday...

Someone asked if those were Moskit exhausts. Nope, I drilled 'em out. When they first came out I thought the Moskit exhausts were 'must-have' stuff. Now I just find them to be a waste of money, but they do look pretty groovy. Anyway, I still have to darken them up a bit, they're a tad too bright at the moment.

Even though I'm not totally happy with it, it's done and that's what matters. At least all the mistakes I made on the NMF have taught me what NOT to do next time...


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Wolf.....

Hmmm.... the Bird look's great to me! On my kits, if there's an area that gave me problems, to me, it sticks out like a sore thumb, and I usually point it out to people who look at it. In every case, I get; "Really, I wouldn't even have noticed it if you hadn't shown me."

Same way here; in fact, I'll go with my first impression and say; "Nice build, Wolf, look'n good!!!"

Frank

Whatchu talkin' 'bout, Willis?!?
That looks great!! More than great...it looks real!
I dig the seat blets too!

Carlos

Schweeeet!

seriously? you're not happy with this? wow. wolfman, this plane is freaking gorgeous. I can only imagine what the planes that you are happy with look like. You are a talented builder my friend. That is a beautiful, BEAUTIFUL ac. Nice job!

Oh and alclad for the finish? metalizer? it looks so good!

I know that we are most critical of ourselves, but that pony looks really nice. You have a kit to be proud of. I know that I am guilty of cutting corners toward the end of a build as well, but if you did, you mask it well. Other than the thick canopy ()again, nothing you could do) I think it looks great. I personally wouldn't even weather the exterior, just from the clean build standpoint. So few people make clean models. Just MHO.

demono69

Blackwolf...that is one fine lookin' Mustang. Don't be too hard on yourself, I am sure that you will do better next time

I wish that mine would look that good, or for that matter, get finished! Good Job!

Jerry

Well, I say it looks quite good. I like the different colored panels on the wing. You have some very nice little touches there. Don't be too hard on yourself there, at my best I'd be thrilled to produce something that nice. I feel like I am getting better though. Keep up the good work.

madda

Nice looking P-51. Who makes the decals? I have a 1/48 Hasegawa kit and have been looking for markings to put it in.

wolfie old boy what the hell did we do to incur your displeasure???
no explaination..just a curt goodbye..hope all is well old boy..drop me an email..stay in touch...??

Steve, that's a good looking Mustang. You're too modest.

OK....

Most definitely, I would love tips on how to reproduce that before I start the paintjob on the Tuskegee Mustang I am about to start...

Hey Blackwolf! if you are not happy with that one i would like to see one of yours that would make you happy!, that aircraft is awesome, those exhausts, the interiors and the paint job is great to me, i wish i would be able to do something as good as that! congrats man! very nice job!


My best regards
Mandrake

That is one great looking 'stang, b.wolf!!!!

blackwolf

Awesome

Great job there... I know the feeling about wanting to get it done and having to decide about taking short cuts...

I have too many that are taking too long too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BEAUTIFUL PONY THERE, BLACKWOLF ! ! ! Your modesty is eclipsed only by your talent.

Hey Stevo, you sell yourself short! If my Mustang turns out half as good as that, I will dance a Irish jig in the street ! Great job, awesome looking Mustang!
Lee

Hey Steve,
Its about time you finished her!!. Very well done indeed my friend.
If I'm not mistaken you put her in the 339th FG markings right? WOW maybe you can add it to the display case at Ace along w/ my Me262. At least there will be another new build besides mine
Speaking of that I thought we were suppose to rotate our builds once in awhile. I guess that went out the window too.
Anyway cant wait to have an up close peak at it myself.
Flaps up, Mike

BTW
Rudder says meow meow meeeooowwwww.........

Blackwolf,
Excellent Mustang ! I don't see any problems .
Which unit operated it and were the decals included in the
kit? Also did you use Alclad or Testors Metalizers ? Thanks
for sharing.
fuzzy

Hi ya blackwolfscd ...

Great build-up of a great a/c ... nice pictures too ... thanks so much for sharing!!!

If I could do half as good I'd be proud as a pig in a pile of slop.

Are those the Moskit exhausts?

QUOTE: Originally posted by blackwolfscd I'm not exactly happy with this one, far from it........ I just wanted to get this thing done! So I cut some corners here and there and did some stupid things...

Okay, Blackwolf, if you say so.

Looks like a winner from what I can see.

Nice job!... I'd be proud of it.