Beyond The Sprues

Modelling => Completed GBs => Group and Themed Builds => 100th Anniversary of the RAAF GB => Topic started by: Rod The Fixer on December 30, 2021, 06:36:33 AM

Title: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on December 30, 2021, 06:36:33 AM: Hi everyone,
to join this GB, I am starting to assemble this Airfix kit::

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51785059377_7690e4860c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mU4XZk)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

to make this aircraft:
(http://www.3squadron.org.au/subpages/Mustangs/CV-A%20KH676%202.jpg) (http://www.3squadron.org.au/subpages/Mustangs/CV-A%20KH676%202.jpg)

A brief history:
In early April 1945 'Dusty' Lane claimed one of No 3 Sqn RAAF's few victories on the Mustang III/IV when he shot down an Fi 156 over Yugoslavia.
He flew KH676 regularly throughout the latter part of the month, including twice on the 25th in attacks on canal lock gates.
The following day Lane attacked a ferry crossing in it, despite being opposed by heavy flak.
The Mustang 111/IVs of No 3 Sqn RAAF proclaimed their Australian ownership by having their fins painted blue,onto which the unit applied the stars of the Southern Cross.

A quick look inside the box:

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51785059307_f09c7d1b19_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mU4XY8)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51786494714_4733bf8500_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mUcjEw)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51785873606_7539dc63a3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mU992L)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Eduard cockpit..

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Title: Re: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: Old Wombat on December 30, 2021, 07:14:00 AM: It is quite a nice looking kit in the box.

I'll be watching to see how well this goes together, as I have one in the stash to build exactly thus.

Eduard cockpit set? Hmmm, have to think on that!
Title: Re: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 31, 2021, 12:53:03 AM: Note there is some belief that the spinner on CV*A was not red but rather sky blue - see here (https://www.3squadron.org.au/subpages/Mustangs/3%20Sqn%20P-51K%20P4.htm) & below:

(https://www.3squadron.org.au/subpages/Mustangs/D%20CV-A%20KH676.bmp)
(https://www.3squadron.org.au/subpages/Mustangs/CV-A%20KH676%206.jpg)
(https://www.3squadron.org.au/subpages/Mustangs/CV-A%20KH676%205.jpg)

Note also that the front 'leg' of the "A" was slightly wonky:

(http://www.adf-gallery.com.au/_data/i/gallery3/var/albums/3-Squadron/3-Mustang/P027671-me.jpg)
(http://www.adf-gallery.com.au/_data/i/gallery3/var/albums/3-Squadron/3-Mustang/P027670-me.jpg)

Finally, note the crocodile on the tail:

(https://www.3squadron.org.au/subpages/Mustangs/CV-A%20KH676%203.jpg)
Title: Re: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on January 21, 2022, 11:49:31 PM: Main part of cockpit assembled

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Title: Re: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on January 30, 2022, 11:51:38 PM: Cockpit before assembling ...

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Title: Re: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: Old Wombat on January 31, 2022, 10:43:23 AM: Wow! 8)
Title: Re: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on February 25, 2022, 06:49:17 PM: I Assembled the plane and applied a first coat of paint

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Title: Re: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: Old Wombat on February 25, 2022, 08:09:51 PM: Waiting for more! :smiley:
Title: Re: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on February 28, 2022, 01:39:55 AM: Camo applied ...

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Title: Re: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: Old Wombat on February 28, 2022, 08:25:16 AM: :smiley:
Title: Re: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on March 06, 2022, 09:01:14 PM: Camo Modified (left and right wings)...

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Reference: (http://www.3squadron.org.au/subpages/Mustangs/P-51K%20Upper%20Firewall.jpg) (http://www.3squadron.org.au/subpages/Mustangs/P-51K%20Upper%20Firewall.jpg)
Source: 3 Sqn RAAF Mustang Mk.IVa - The 'Firewall' Scheme (http://www.3squadron.org.au/subpages/Mustangs/3%20Sqn%20P-51K%20P4.htm)
Title: Re: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on March 06, 2022, 09:01:47 PM: Decals applied and airplane ready to weathering ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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Title: Re: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: Old Wombat on March 07, 2022, 05:30:42 PM: :D 8)
Title: Re: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: Gingie on March 11, 2022, 07:49:20 AM: Wowzers! 8)
Title: Re: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on March 14, 2022, 02:40:41 AM: Some details are still missing ...

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Title: Re: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: Old Wombat on March 14, 2022, 03:52:10 PM: I can't see anything missing. ???

She looks stunning, Rod! 8)
Title: Re: Mustang Mk.IV No 3 Sqn RAAF, Italy 1945 - Airfix 1:48
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 15, 2022, 12:42:49 AM: :smiley: