**** DONE: GB-49 1:48 Mustang IV - Favourite A/C of WWII

Airframes · Mar 3, 2021

Nope, don't need them for these build, and have two sets anyway. Going into town either tomorrow or Friday, so I'll get them in he Post to you then.
Don't know if this helps, but the Mustang we see at DX used the "firewall" camouflage pattern, and these guys are normally very accurate with their restoration colour schemes.

rochie · Mar 3, 2021

Yep looked at my pictures, funny i never noticed the D-Day stripes until today !

Crimea_River · Mar 3, 2021

The Flypast or Aeroplane article I recalled above was all about the restoration of that particular bird and I do recall that the restoration team tried to get the scheme exactly right as Terry said.

rochie · Mar 3, 2021

Well that seals the deal for me.
firewall scheme and red spinner.

you'll have to forgive me on the shark mouth asits from the Tamiya Mustang III kit for GA Q so wont quite match the original but will look close enough for me.

rochie · Mar 8, 2021

Ok cockpit parts dry fitted, no idea how accurate but they will do for me !

Crimea_River · Mar 8, 2021

The only obvious thing is that the seat is missing the two braces between the back and seat but, as you say, good enough.

Capt. Vick · Mar 8, 2021

Wow! One of the best schemes on a Mustang I've ever seen. I'm sure you'll do it proud Chef.

rochie · Mar 8, 2021

Thanks gents

Wurger · Mar 8, 2021

rochie · Mar 10, 2021

Paint is on.
Green does not look as bright using the Mk1 eyeball.
And noticed it needs another swipe with the brush on the pilots head armour !

Crimea_River · Mar 10, 2021

Possibly a black floor Karl? As far as I know, these would have had a plywood floor with black paint. Don't ask which shade

rochie · Mar 10, 2021

Will put black where most noticeable before closing up the fuselage halves.
thanks Andy

Airframes · Mar 10, 2021

Yep, very often had black "anti-slip" coating on the floor. Head armour was normally black too, or very dark grey.
Looking good so far.

Wayne Little · Mar 11, 2021

Good stuff Karl.

rochie · Mar 11, 2021

Fuselage closed up, fit is absolutely fantastic !
engine was installed only because it holds the rather poor exhausts, the only let down on this kit so far.

Wurger · Mar 11, 2021

rochie · Mar 11, 2021

Engine panels went on pretty well, shame one was not moulded fully, hence the hole on top.
I'll fill this with a blob of glue as its pretty small and should fill easily.

Airframes · Mar 11, 2021

Nice fitting parts though.

Wurger · Mar 11, 2021

Gnomey · Mar 11, 2021

Good work so far Karl!

**** DONE: GB-49 1:48 Mustang IV - Favourite A/C of WWII

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