Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: KiwiZac on January 09, 2020, 05:03:23 AM
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(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49348237612_befba4e4f9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ibJBLY)Airfix 1/72 North American Mustang FR.V PS888 (https://flic.kr/p/2ibJBLY) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/83399146@N05/), on Flickr
A few weeks ago I thought how neat an F-6D photorecon Mustang would look in the colours worn by an RAF Spitfire Mk.XIX. Imagine my surprise a couple of days ago when an Airfix F-51 turns up in a care package from a generous forumite, along with an Airfix Spit XIX which would not be needing its decals!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49348237592_c5913c94e0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ibJBLC)Airfix 1/72 North American Mustang FR.V PS888 (https://flic.kr/p/2ibJBLC) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/83399146@N05/), on Flickr
I haven't got a backstory beyond the Spitfire XIX not working out and the RAF instead ordered the F-6D, now designated FR.V (Fighter Reconnaissance), which gave excellent range as well as having hardpoints and guns.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49348237632_68bd3b31d0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ibJBMj)Airfix 1/72 North American Mustang FR.V PS888 (https://flic.kr/p/2ibJBMj) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/83399146@N05/), on Flickr
I love New Airfix kits. This is the second time I've built their Mustang (http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=5056.0), and I had no problems except the aerial mast was possibly shortshot as it was very thin and broke when I tried to trim flash off it. Spares to the rescue!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49348047731_f7ce8307f4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ibHDka)Airfix 1/72 North American Mustang FR.V PS888 (https://flic.kr/p/2ibHDka) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/83399146@N05/), on Flickr
Airfix Spit XIX kit A02017 donated its (very sparse!) decals for the national marking and serial, whereas the base Mustang gave a lovely selection of stencils which I used in their entirety. I used Humbrol 230 PRU Blue and (I think, I didn't note it down) Tamiya XF-83 Medium Sea Grey 2 (RAF) to adapt the XIX's paint scheme, which I think works rather well. I also dove into my spares box to find the loop aerial and oblique and vertical camera port fairings, for which I drilled the side apertures and then got some Humbrol Clearfix over all three.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49348031026_e2ee60e454_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ibHyn9)Airfix 1/72 North American Mustang FR.V PS888 (https://flic.kr/p/2ibHyn9) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/83399146@N05/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49347568473_3fae378f6f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ibFbS6)Airfix 1/72 North American Mustang FR.V PS888 (https://flic.kr/p/2ibFbS6) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/83399146@N05/), on Flickr
I'm pleased with how this worked out and I hope you like it!
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Nice and different, well done :smiley: :smiley: 8) 8) 8) 8)
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I like the cool "reversed color" scheme.
Well done, Zac!
Brian da Basher
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Beautiful model, Zac, and nicely worked out.
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A few weeks ago I thought how neat an F-6D photorecon Mustang would look in the colours worn by an RAF Spitfire Mk.XIX...
Well you were right! It's a spectacular combination (and a great build) :smiley:
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That looks very nice - the color combo and the decals really stand out. I agree with you - the new Airfix kits (like the P-51) are just wonderful. I was going to use one as a parts donor for an um-twinned Monogram F-82 until I saw how nice it was - far better than the ancient Monogram kit.
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I agree with you - the new Airfix kits (like the P-51) are just wonderful. I was going to use one as a parts donor for an um-twinned Monogram F-82 until I saw how nice it was - far better than the ancient Monogram kit.
Their 1/72 P-40B/C Tomahawk is best in class and their new tool 1/72 F4F is pretty sweet too.
Even if you're kinda "meh" on the types, they build so easy and are priced so reasonable it's worth it.
Brian da Basher
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Thanks for the kind words gents!
I agree with you - the new Airfix kits (like the P-51) are just wonderful. I was going to use one as a parts donor for an um-twinned Monogram F-82 until I saw how nice it was - far better than the ancient Monogram kit.
Their 1/72 P-40B/C Tomahawk is best in class and their new tool 1/72 F4F is pretty sweet too.
Even if you're kinda "meh" on the types, they build so easy and are priced so reasonable it's worth it.
Brian da Basher
I was recently sent a Hobby Boss Tomahawk and an Airfix one. I was about to carve up the Airfix one for a fairly drastic project when I decided it was just too nice to butcher!
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I like that - looks just 'right' In that scheme...well done!!
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Thanks DJ! :smiley: