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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Spey Phantom on April 10, 2015, 04:10:56 AM

Title: P-51D Mustang, Belgian Air Force
Post by: Spey Phantom on April 10, 2015, 04:10:56 AM: 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 :)

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/Nilssteyaert/what%20if/P51D-bel/003_4.jpg)

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/Nilssteyaert/what%20if/P51D-bel/004_3.jpg)

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/Nilssteyaert/what%20if/P51D-bel/005_2.jpg)

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/Nilssteyaert/what%20if/P51D-bel/006.jpg)

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/Nilssteyaert/what%20if/P51D-bel/007.jpg)

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/Nilssteyaert/what%20if/P51D-bel/008.jpg)
Title: Re: P-51D Mustang, Belgian Air Force
Post by: LemonJello on April 10, 2015, 04:30:51 AM: 48 hours? I couldn't do that in 48 days!

What did you use for the natural metal finish? It looks really good.
Title: Re: P-51D Mustang, Belgian Air Force
Post by: Spey Phantom on April 10, 2015, 04:32:57 AM: Quote from: LemonJello on April 10, 2015, 04:30:51 AM
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)
Title: Re: P-51D Mustang, Belgian Air Force
Post by: The Big Gimper on April 10, 2015, 07:07:59 AM: Quote from: nils on April 10, 2015, 04:32:57 AM
Quote from: LemonJello on April 10, 2015, 04:30:51 AM
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.
Title: Re: P-51D Mustang, Belgian Air Force
Post by: Frank3k on April 10, 2015, 09:54:30 AM: Looks good, especially in the Belgian markings. Is that the new Airfix P-51?
Title: Re: P-51D Mustang, Belgian Air Force
Post by: Tophe on April 10, 2015, 12:54:57 PM: Great!
Do you authorize me trying to Photoshop it into a Belgian Zwilling P-51Z? (with your name as source)
Title: Re: P-51D Mustang, Belgian Air Force
Post by: Spey Phantom on April 10, 2015, 04:26:17 PM: Quote from: Tophe on April 10, 2015, 12:54:57 PM
Great!
Do you authorize me trying to Photoshop it into a Belgian Zwilling P-51Z? (with your name as source)

sounds good to me :)

Quote from: Frank3k on April 10, 2015, 09:54:30 AM
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,.... :)
Title: Re: P-51D Mustang, Belgian Air Force
Post by: Volkodav on April 10, 2015, 06:55:58 PM: 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 ;)
Title: Re: P-51D Mustang, Belgian Air Force
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 11, 2015, 03:40:17 AM: Nice work.
Title: Re: P-51D Mustang, Belgian Air Force
Post by: Tophe on April 11, 2015, 09:49:56 PM: Quote from: nils on April 10, 2015, 04:26:17 PM
Quote from: Tophe on April 10, 2015, 12:54:57 PM
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!
(http://www.kristofmeunier.fr/P51DZB4.jpg)
Title: Re: P-51D Mustang, Belgian Air Force
Post by: Spey Phantom on April 12, 2015, 03:44:56 PM: haha, looks great ;D

Quote
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 ;)
Title: Re: P-51D Mustang, Belgian Air Force
Post by: Tophe on April 13, 2015, 02:08:59 AM: 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!
Title: Re: P-51D Mustang, Belgian Air Force
Post by: Brian da Basher on May 02, 2015, 02:16:39 AM: Those colorful Belgian markings really make this Mustang stand out, Nils!

This beauty sure is easy on the eyes. Outstanding!

Brian da Basher