Mustang Build

This has been an extremely frustrating build and I would have been pulling my hair (If I had any) but I think I got it under control. It took me 4 putty sessions and 4 paintjobs (and removing them)  to get it looking ok. Since the wings were puttied and sanded smooth then painted in aluminum lacquer, most of the panel line detail is gone. I shot the wings and rudder Tamiya Aluminum and the ailerons and flaps Floquil bright silver. The fuselage was also sprayed bright silver but I still have to tape up  a few fuselage panels and spray Floquil platinum mist for some panel color variation.

Alclad produces a better metallic effect but due to this being a putty monster, the Floquil does an adequate job.

Looks great PJ, way to persevere. your almost there.

I know your going to make that beast look stellar.

STX440

I'm in with a 1/48 Tamiya P51B.

I got you updated.

Hey heads up gentsl!!  Squadron has the Dragon 1/32 Mustang on sale for $27

www.squadron.com/.../dr3224.htm

Got my Dragon Mustang on order but I will continue with my old Monogram putty monster in the mean time. The Floquil paint can actually be polished out to a brighter sheen with an old cotton t-shirt. I shot some Aqua Gloss to seal up the finish as it has a tendency to pick up finger prints that have to be polished out.

I think I will start decaling in a bit so I will post some pictures then.

Just checked at 11.20 pm Eastern time and they are sold out. Hope somebody here got one.

Would have, but I spent my fun money for the next couple of months on a PE set for my Indianapolis. Besides, that 1/32 Hase kit is going to take a while.

Can't wait to see yours though.

MC

You should have jumped on it for $27!

Finally able to start!  Here is the kit.  Great tires and chrome but the engine and chassis parts have a ton of flash!  I also have some slixx decals to use to make the "Trojan Horse" funny car.

Here's where I'm at as I began to apply some of the decals.  I was very surprised that the old MicroScale decals that must be nearly 40 years old were still in excellent condition. I have admit that I'm pleased how it's coming out. The other two Monogram Mustangs will get built with the panels open next time to avoid the putty issue.

Cody,

I assume you will be displaying that funny car with the body up so we all can get a look at all the goodies? Love those funny cars.
Love the little angry face BTW. 

PJ,

I don't know how you do it, but I've zoomed in on your build, and it looks like the kit was make that way. You have astounded me again.

Nice save sir.  

Thanks MC!

That Perfect Plastic Putty was a huge help in getting the filled areas even and true as it doesn't shrink and sands smooth as glass.

I REALLY have to try some of that.

PJ-  Nice work man!

Steve-  You bet it will be up! Im not looking forward to painting the body black though.....  everything shows!!!!!

 This funny car's name brings up some...  ummm...  yeah..... bad things on image search if you are not specific enough...  

So after holding off on painting during the cold my daughter accidentally woke me early this evening so I figured I'd take advantage of the relatively warm weather.  I got the priming done using MM super fine lacquer primer when we got up to a balmy 45 a couple days ago.  It worked so-so, but the cold snap may have had something to do with that as I paint in the garage.

This evening I was able to knock out some pre-shading.  The rear windows are glued in, but the main portion of the canopy is just a dry fit and holds into place nicely, no glue, tape, etc.  I'm still working on my pre-shade technique, and definitely struggled with the airbrush this evening (suggestions are welcome!  I'm using a Badger 200 single action with the "gravity feed" attachment that goes in the bottom).  I think the pressure was too low, but it will all be covered with the green and grey anyway.  

Not pictured is my first attempt at Alclad on the external fuel tanks and the exhausts.  I painted directly over the white primer as I wanted a relatively dull look to the metal finish.  I'm pretty happy with the results, I may need to do a second coat, we'll see.  I'll post pictures of those after they are dry.  I really liked the way they looked when I was finishing up though and the Alclad went down like a dream.

Groot

I love Alclad, and as you see, the base coat dictates the outcome of the shine. I've never been very good at pre-shading, I always put too many main coats on and just wipe out everything I did..

Excited to see your pair of  blue noses.

So I was trying to make sure and check as to whether the ailerons on a P-51 were fabric covered (they weren't, only the rudder was) and came across this site. (Click Here)  Lots of great info and images.  If you want more than just Mustangs, here is the link to the main page as there is no "Home" link (Click Here).  Some fairly technical stuff that will generally help a lot with construction of various aircraft.

Groot

I should have an update on my mustangs this weekend, was putting the seat belts in the A-36 and they wouldn't stick so I'm going to repaint it sometime today.

Sounds great Psyco!  We will be glad to see it!

Rob-  Nice info there!  Should come in handy for a number of folks!

Rob. Don't worry about how the preshade looks You're only going to see the differences in the color of the top coat.  

Thanks for the links Groot,

Those will be helpful when I get back to my stang. I've ordered a IP dial decals from the UK so it may take a couple of weeks.

My update will have to wait. Need to repaint some things Since I found out some new information.

I made some progress on my Mustprang.

Nothing really to comment on with this Tamiya kit, it is the typical good detail and fit shake 'n bake series of kits. 

Lookin good Theuns  

I'm finally done with this entry. I almost tossed  it into the trash cause of the fit issue with the panels I closed up.

She looks quite sexy, plasticj

PJ, Fantastic build.  The paint job is really nice!

Groot

Beautiful PJ. Way to persevere.

Grab any badge you like sir.

Which pic would you like on the wall?