P-51D Mustang, Belgian Air Force

[Spey Phantom]

just finished this one, originally built for the 1 week GB over on the other forum.

P-51D Mustang, Belgian Air Force
2 Wing, 3 Squadron, Florennes Air Base, 1949

kit: Airfix 1/72 P-51D Mustang
Decals: DACO Spitfire roundels & codes.
total build time: 48 hours  :)

[LemonJello]

48 hours? I couldn't do that in 48 days!

What did you use for the natural metal finish? It looks really good.

[Spey Phantom]

What did you use for the natural metal finish? It looks really good.

its all brush painted, i used 2 thin layers of Aluminium paint (revell 99) then coated with varnish (Revell 01, after decals are applied to make everything shiny and even)

[The Big Gimper]

What did you use for the natural metal finish? It looks really good.

its all brush painted, i used 2 thin layers of Aluminium paint (revell 99) then coated with varnish (Revell 01, after decals are applied to make everything shiny and even)

Wow. I need to try this.

[Frank3k]

Looks good, especially in the Belgian markings. Is that the new Airfix P-51?

[Tophe]

Great!
Do you authorize me trying to Photoshop it into a Belgian Zwilling P-51Z? (with your name as source)

[Spey Phantom]

Great!
Do you authorize me trying to Photoshop it into a Belgian Zwilling P-51Z? (with your name as source)

sounds good to me  :)

Looks good, especially in the Belgian markings. Is that the new Airfix P-51?

thanks, yes, it is the new tool Airfix kit, its a really awesome kit, very good fit, no flaws, nice details,.... :)

[Volkodav]

Brilliant paint job, I had actually assumed it was sprayed.

Just add some sidewinders and you have the extended service life build covered off too 

[GTX_Admin]

Nice work.

[Tophe]

Great!
Do you authorize me trying to Photoshop it into a Belgian Zwilling P-51Z? (with your name as source)

sounds good to me  :)

Here she comes! Well, a few comments:
- as I prefer seeing canopies as bird cartoon faces, I have "closed it" with a giant windscreen, as a new Mustang never seen anywhere else, thanks Nils!
- the Belgian Zwilling code may be P-51BeZ, but if you are Wallon with the same slang as us French you would dislike this, sounding as P-51FucK, sorry...
- I said "Photopaint" because this is the most famous, but I use the old (but wonderful) Canadian software Corel Photopaint 6
- Thanks again Nils, this is a double addition invented for the Mustang family!

[Spey Phantom]

haha, looks great 

the Belgian Zwilling code may be P-51BeZ, but if you are Wallon with the same slang as us French you would dislike this, sounding as P-51FucK, sorry...

thats OK, im Flemish, so that doesnt bother me 

[Tophe]

Thanks a lot Nils.
Well, I thought this would be simply a Double-Mustang but taking into account the open canopy provided a surprising new silhouette. Thanks again!

[Brian da Basher]

Those colorful Belgian markings really make this Mustang stand out, Nils!

This beauty sure is easy on the eyes. Outstanding!

Brian da Basher