1/48 Tamiya P 51B "Ill Wind"

[jbrady]

very nicely done. One comment is that most of the 51Bs had a much darker OD unless this was modelled after as ship in the June-July 1944 timeframe with a lot of wear on it. That is a P-51B-5 that was in ops in late February 1944. attached is acolor shot of a typical ETO OD in early May for the same vintage P-51B

The model is a few shades darker than shown in the pics. The flash washed out the color. The base coat is MM OD with just a touch of brown. I really need a better photo setup.

 

[Crimea_River]

I had the same issue when I posted pics of my FAA Hellcat. The OD looked completely different in the pictures than in the flesh so I understand completely.

A fine build sir. I'd love to see more of your work and to see you particiapte in a Start to Finish or Group Build thread.

 

[jbrady]

A group build would be nice. I'm finishing one on another site now. I'll have to take a look at what's available here.

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I'm trying some new (to me) weathering techniques. I'll let ya'll know how it comes out.

 

[drgondog]

The model is a few shades darker than shown in the pics. The flash washed out the color. The base coat is MM OD with just a touch of brown. I really need a better photo setup.

the best way to show is natural light.. I built this Hasegawa 1/32 P-51D 30 years ago and sent it to Harley Copic to use for the cover art on my book about the 355th FG

 

[jbrady]

drgondog: You're right about natural light... it's 7 degrees and there's 5 feet of snow on the ground... I think I'll pass thank you very much

 

[drgondog]

drgondog: You're right about natural light... it's 7 degrees and there's 5 feet of snow on the ground... I think I'll pass thank you very much

Pu%*y

 

[jbrady]

Should I reply with a meow or a sucking sound?

 

[Crimea_River]

Neither.

I wonder how much snow he gets in Texas....

 

[javlin]

Should I reply with a meow or a sucking sound?

I like that.Will keep the work coming JB I was beginning to think you might be one of those one post wonders there.I am sure all be glad to see you paticipate in the forum.Cheers

 

[jbrady]

I like it here, think I'll stick around. I would like to do a group build... when I figure out how to do that.

 

[drgondog]

Neither.

I wonder how much snow he gets in Texas....

Hey we had some snow days - must have gotten a couple of inches a couple of weeks ago and it got all the way down to 24-26 degrees... lol.

And no, Jbrady neither meow or sucking sound reproduction necessary - all in good fun. Its probably going to get to mid 60's today but I see some clouds somewhere to the nw..

Talk back at me in Mid August when we feel like Gila monsters in the desert..

 

[Catch22]

All the Group Build info is here:

Group Builds - Aircraft of World War II - Warbird Forums

The current one is the Commonwealth/Night Fighter GB, though it's almost over so the next one is the VVS/Eastern Front 1941-1945.

 

[Loiner]

Snow in Texas, no way.

Nice build on the P-51B; neat crisp paint finish, tidy panel lines, good cockpit details, etc.