There is a diagram showing how the Mustang wing was made smooth. It is said that the kind of finishing was used for late P-51Ds of NMF only. But it doesn't seem to be a rule. However the kind of wing finishing caused rivets being unvisible. But these panel lines could be still noticable. It is suggested using the pre-shading technique for their better marking.
The light blue colour - areas two coats of filling sprayed on. Then polishing for making a perfectly smooth surface. And finally airbrushed with a silver paint.
The green colour - areas of one coat of filling and finished like above.
The yellow colour - a silver paint only.
That's a great little kit. I'm using it for my 1/48th version of Merlin's Magic.
You've got a nice build goin there. Seems a bit odd to Fill nice panel lines doesn't it?
Hello All,
First, I would like to wish all the best for this New Year which begin to all the members and yours beloved...
Just this post to say "I'm keep working on", painting soon.
Looking darned nice, Steph. Any issues with the Tamiya kit? I have one waiting on the pile. Not sure when I will start on it, but definitely within the next 3-6 months.
Dale
Not sure Wotjek. Not very visible on the pictures but this is the version by Fundekals... I looked for on the web and I found 2 versions for the P-51D of this unit: this one and this one plus green circle around the front on the engine cowling...