1/32 P-51d man o' war

[Wurger]

Not too bad at all.

 

[Lucky13]

Nice work mate!

 

[aqua_ta]

Thanks chaps,
Once I've put the drop tanks on and other odds and sods left to do I will take a better picture outside in natural light, as indoor pictures tend to effect the colours somewhat.

 

[Airframes]

Looking good.

 

[Wayne Little]

8)

 

[Crimea_River]

Looks pretty good.

 

[woody]

Nice work.

 

[aqua_ta]

Well now she's done, here's a few pics.
Unfortunately the weather outside is a bit naff so I resorted to take them indoors, nevermind eh.

 

[Wurger]

 

[B-17engineer]

Looks great!

Guys, I'm a little confused, the real flying P-51D Man O War has darker green on the wings BUT every model representation I've seen of it is lighter.

Here's a picture I grabbed off the net. Unless when It was restored (If it was) they did it wrong

 

[Crimea_River]

Wouldn't be the first time.

 

[aqua_ta]

I don't know the shade either as I can only find a single war time picture of this aircraft and the green does appear dark.
I based the colour on the basis that a OD type green would be used as it would be easy to obtain.

 

[magnu]

I would say the stripes would be the same OD as the anti dazzle panel. The como scheme was only used for a brief period anyway as Kinnard kept getting bounced by other P51s mistaking him for an enemy AC. As by this time most USAF AC were NMF.
Nice build BTW.

 

[javlin]

Nice build Like the scheme alot.Cheers

 

[drgondog]

Kinnard's 'top scheme's were all standard OD at the 355th FG. Suspect that the 'wave's on the wing and fuselage were the same as his OD anti glare panel but I will look for a color photo

 

[Night Fighter Nut]

You did a great job on this plane.

 

[aqua_ta]

Thanks Night Fighter Nut, it was a bit of a challenge what with fit and detail issues.
Anyway on to the next, the ICM 1/48 Spitfire Mk.IX which will be done in the kit markings of WgCdr Johnnie Johnson since I did an oil painting of it for a friend of mine who has emigrated to Canada.

 

[Crimea_River]

Nice! I just finished that kit for the Commonwealth GB. A few things to watch for during the build but it turns out a nice model in the end.

Any pictures of your painting?

 

[woody]

nice work.

 

[aqua_ta]

I know it's been a while but I just received a photo of my Spitfire painting I did for a friend of mine who has just moved to Canada.
I know it's not great but I'm really only good at monochrome pencil drawings, so I'm still practising.