GB-57 1/48 Mustang Mk. IV - WW2 Foreign Service

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[Donivanp]

I've neglectful in updating, sorry. As most common view of a mustang is inner gear door up when on the ground, I elected to do that. The doors are a bit too large to be closed so it took so filing to get them to fit.

and then some filling to clean things up

But they are ok now.

Mr. Sufacer 1500 spray on..

 

[Vic Balshaw]

You been busy, its coming along nicely Don.

 

[Crimea_River]

Very good Don. I like that about the inner doors. You can close rhem and hide all the details that are usually missing.

 

[Donivanp]

Very good Don. I like that about the inner doors. You can close rhem and hide all the details that are usually missing.

Yes that is one thing, but it is also quite accurate to have them closed, the gear well on this kit is pretty good but could still use the tubing for hydraulics and electrical, I've never gotten to that, I should but….

 

[destrozas]

superb works so far the one you carry don

 

[fubar57]

Beauty. I wonder why the gear doors up is never an option

 

[Donivanp]

Beauty. I wonder why the gear doors up is never an option

That's as good a question as why don't they pre putty the wings!

 

[Donivanp]

Well paint must go on eh....
Bottom is light grey (USAF Camouflage Grey)

Top started with the dark sea grey

I tried "silly putty" (note the blue egg) for demarcation lines, it seems to act much like the AK Camouflage elastic putty, but not quite as bad) a bit thicker and doesn't run as much, though still does.

Than the dark green

After a drying period I'll take off the putty and re do as needed the dark sea grey and clean up any opp's I have (always seems to be some).

 

[fubar57]

Good stuff Don. I can't get that to stick to the model; same as blue tack. I've read that Silly Putty® might stain the paint. Awaiting the end of the drying period

 

[rochie]

nice Don

 

[Donivanp]

Thanks' Karl and Geo, Geo I didn't note any staining but I am using acrylics and though some of the putty did sit over night (wife had a flat tire and that's a story for another time), the acrylics are fast drying so the putty is only down for say fifteen to thirty minutes. I've overstated the obvious and pointed out when I need to re-mask and lay down more grey or green as needed.

 

[fubar57]

Good to know about the non-staining Don

 

[Crimea_River]

Bit of touch for sure but getting there.

 

[Wayne Little]

Looking good Don....extra splash of paint here and there and your good to go.

 

[Gnomey]

Looks good so far!

 

[Donivanp]

Working on getting some mojo back in the build. here's an update...
some issues (self induced) on the paint but I think its under control now.

prop and spinner cover. fighting with airbrushes (self induced)

Have to clean up the spinner.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Good on you Don, keep motoring mate.

 

[Crimea_River]

With Vic on that.

 

[fubar57]

I'm still fearing the airbrush Don. It takes me a minimum of two days staring before I bite the bullet and spray. You're progressing nicely