1/48 Eduard P-51D 55th FG “The Millie” (Finished)

Mopar Madness

Beautiful work as always LD!

 

Thanks Chad

BrandonK

I echo the above statements. Looks like just the right amount of weathering for theater use. Very nice.

BK

 

Thanks Brandon, that's actually what I was going for.  I didn't even fade the OD. 

patrick206

Hi, Joe - Once again, thanks for showing us what a completed model should look like. Very realistic, looks like a war horse that has seen some action, but still well cared for by the crew. A beauty.

Patrick

 

Thanks Patrick.  Yep, that's what I was going for. 

Josh_the_painter

Just speechless really. Im so impressed by this and if I manage half the quality on my own I will be happy. Your weathering, as usual, really nails it to give that illusion of realism. 

My 2 kits arrived today from hobbylink. I just need to get the doll decals on their way. Im not sure how available to me the AK colours will be however are they your suggestion for the NMF and aluminium lacquer?

Josh

 

Thanks Josh.  I'm not impressed with AK Extreme Metals really.  They look great and go down smooth but aren't very durable and take a long time to cure.  I'd go with Alclad which is pretty much bulletproof. 

Beautifully done once again, Joe.

You must have a system down because you're consistently amazing in your finishes.

Fantastic finish!  That's a real attractive scheme - the two tone olive and aluminum. Really well done. 

M. Brindos

Beautifully done once again, Joe.

You must have a system down because you're consistently amazing in your finishes.

 

Thanks Mike

Hoss WA

Fantastic finish!  That's a real attractive scheme - the two tone olive and aluminum. Really well done. 

 

Thanks Hoss

Great work mate, you have completed another museum quality build.

Look forward to the next.

damouav

Great work mate, you have completed another museum quality build.

Look forward to the next.

 

Thanks Damian 

lawdog114

 

 

Josh_the_painter

Just speechless really. Im so impressed by this and if I manage half the quality on my own I will be happy. Your weathering, as usual, really nails it to give that illusion of realism. 

My 2 kits arrived today from hobbylink. I just need to get the doll decals on their way. Im not sure how available to me the AK colours will be however are they your suggestion for the NMF and aluminium lacquer?

Josh

 

 

 

 

Thanks Josh.  I'm not impressed with AK Extreme Metals really.  They look great and go down smooth but aren't very durable and take a long time to cure.  I'd go with Alclad which is pretty much bulletproof. 

 

Thats great, I'll order some. What is your suggestion for colours as Im not familiar with their range. Aircraft aluminium for the nmf  fuselage? Then a silver of some kind? The aircraft aluminium seems quite chromy in photos atleast and I wonder if it would not contrast well against a silver.

All the prototypes Ive seen are all painted silver.... even photos of one I saw in person so makes it difficult.

Josh

Josh_the_painter

 

 

lawdog114

 

 

Josh_the_painter

Just speechless really. Im so impressed by this and if I manage half the quality on my own I will be happy. Your weathering, as usual, really nails it to give that illusion of realism. 

My 2 kits arrived today from hobbylink. I just need to get the doll decals on their way. Im not sure how available to me the AK colours will be however are they your suggestion for the NMF and aluminium lacquer?

Josh

 

 

 

 

Thanks Josh.  I'm not impressed with AK Extreme Metals really.  They look great and go down smooth but aren't very durable and take a long time to cure.  I'd go with Alclad which is pretty much bulletproof. 

 

 

 

 

Thats great, I'll order some. What is your suggestion for colours as Im not familiar with their range. Aircraft aluminium for the nmf  fuselage? Then a silver of some kind? The aircraft aluminium seems quite chromy in photos atleast and I wonder if it would not contrast well against a silver.

All the prototypes Ive seen are all painted silver.... even photos of one I saw in person so makes it difficult.

Josh

 

The main ones I use are Duraluminum, Aluminum, and Dark Aluminum

Thanks bud! I appreciate your advice.

Josh

Great looking build. The paint job is outstanding.

JohnnyK

Great looking build. The paint job is outstanding.

 

Thanks Johnny