1/48 Tamiya P-51B Lt. William Hovde 358th FG

• Jan 21, 2017

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1/48 Tamiya P-51B Lt. William Hovde 358th FG purchased the kit today and here is where I am as of tonight . One of the easiest kits to build so quick

























Cheers Brian

 

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• Jan 21, 2017

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Heck, that was quick - but looks good.
For future reference, the Tamiya kit (and the ICM version) have the curved upper wing surface as the cockpit floor, as per the P51-A etc.
There should be a wooden floor, with a 'cut out' around the control column, easily added from plastic card if you build another example.

 

• Jan 21, 2017

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• Jan 21, 2017

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Nice start

 

• Jan 21, 2017

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Nice start and near finish Brian

 

• Jan 21, 2017

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Airframes said:

Heck, that was quick - but looks good.
For future reference, the Tamiya kit (and the ICM version) have the curved upper wing surface as the cockpit floor, as per the P51-A etc.
There should be a wooden floor, with a 'cut out' around the control column, easily added from plastic card if you build another example.

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Thanks for the heads up. I usually don't worry about that. I just build cause I like aircraft and building models

 

• Jan 21, 2017

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Looks good so far!

 

• Jan 22, 2017

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Lots done today . Various parts painted and weather. Montex Canopy masked in stalled . Time to paint the canopies and get some paint on her. Stay tuned my friends

 

• Jan 22, 2017

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Very nice

 

• Jan 22, 2017

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Coming along nicely.

 

• Jan 23, 2017

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Let me know how the Montex masks work. I could never get them to stick for very long.

 

• Jan 23, 2017

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I really like how you painted the ailerons and the tires.
I like it so far

Saludos amigo.

 

• Jan 23, 2017

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Nice work

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Let me know how the Montex masks work. I could never get them to stick for very long.

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I've used Montex masks on one previous build and they were on for quite a while and worked great. Got them for my current Corsair build so hope I have the same experience!

 

• Jan 23, 2017

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• Jan 23, 2017

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Nice

 

• Jan 24, 2017

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Nice cockpit detailing.

 

• Jan 24, 2017

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You are a modeling machine, Brian! The Mustang looks great so far and I'm looking forward to seeing the markings on this one.

turbo said:

Nice work



I've used Montex masks on one previous build and they were on for quite a while and worked great. Got them for my current Corsair build so hope I have the same experience!

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I've also had issues with Montex canopy masks. Corners would lift off of curved panels due to lack of adhesion. Flat panels were no problem.

 

• Jan 24, 2017

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Lovely work! Question on the weathering for the cockpit, specifically for the fuse sides. Did you by chance airbrush on the wash? It looks great but some of the out of sight spots had what looked like runs from an airbrush. If you did use an airbrush what was your wash? Would love to try it!

 

• Jan 24, 2017

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Robert i use a wide brush to apply the Mig Dark Wash. Once dry i use rags and qtips to remove excess . Hopes this help

Brian

 

• Jan 25, 2017

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Model pre shaded with Tamiya Black . Then painted with Tamiya Neutral gray, a little white added and some post shading. Now to paint olive drab , white nose and white stripes