ICM 1/48 P-51B "Dorothy II" Capt. Robert M. Barkey, 318th FS, Italy 1944

[François DH]

Hello,

Here is my P-51B "Dorothy II " from Capt.Robert M. Barkey 325th FG, 318th FS , 306th FW, 15th AF in Italy 1944.

Excuse-me but I do'nt realy speak english very well ... so I do my best.

This one is a P-51B-15-NA serial 43-24857
P-51 Mustang Serials

« Robert Barkey was assigned to "Checkertail Clan" (325th FG, 319th FS), after his initial training. Robert Barkey began flying P40s in Africa, and after changing to fly the P 47s in late 1943, was moved to Italy.

Barkeys first victory on 22.02.1944, Downed 2 more 109s, both flown by aces of elite German JG 26, and another 109 on 24.05.44. Flying the history-making Russian shuttle in P 51 mustang, he became an Ace on 6 June 44 for one more Me 109, this time fying the P 51 mustang.

Recalled in 1951 flying F 84s, retiring as Major in 1961. 53 combat missions in WWII. 5 confirmed victories, 1 probable. major Robert Barkey's decorations include: DFC, 13 Air Medals, and Presidential Unit Citation. Sadly, he passed away on 30th May 2008. »

Source : Major Robert M Barkey (deceased) - Art prints and originals signed by Major Robert M Barkey (deceased)

It's a ICM 1/48 with a lot of work.
I added:

1. Eduard fe 140 zoom set for ICM
2. Wheels bay Aires forTamiya 1/48 > a lot of work to put in !
3. résin Exhausts
4. Canopy vacuform Rob Taurus > It's not ok for me ... I do my best … .
   
5. Aclad > 3 sorts Airframe Aluminium, Duraluminium and steel
   
6. Chekers tails Blak/yellow with home made masks .... .
   
7. Decals sheet P-51B Superscale ref.480462

Thank you for giving me your opinion.

Yours,

François

 

[fubar57]

Beauty

 

[Airframes]

Another nice build Francois - good work.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Crimea_River]

Very nice model!

 

[Gnomey]

Nice work!

 

[François DH]

Thank you all!
I found, while researching at the time of the construction of the kit, a montage of the same plane a testimony of his son:
http://www.ipmslivonia.org/ipms/Gallery/P-51B/P-51B.htm
Built by Mark Huhtala
" Came across the IPMS website while looking for something else. Saw the P51B decorated in Bob Barkey's colors. I am Bob's oldest son. (His P47 was named "Thunderbolt Lad" after me. Bob is still alive (almost 88) and living in California. His health is not good, but he still has the "Look of the Eagle" in his eye. He continued to fly into his 70's until his health grounded him. I sure if he could still climb into a P51, he could still fly it. I think that in all of the times I flew with him, when he landed, I never felt the wheels touch the ground. For such a big guy, he had a gentle touch with an airplane.
One note about the P51. When the 325th FG transitioned from P-47's to P-51's, Bob was nearly transferred to bombers since he was almost 6' 4". He fought to stay in fighters since he had 4 kills and wanted to make Ace. His crew chief tore the seat adjuster out of his plane and welded the seat to the floor as far back as it would go. I guess it worked!
Nice looking model. I'm glad someone chose those colors.
Bob E. "

I wish you a nice day.
In Belgium, terrible weather today ....
I will continue building my Dewoitine D.520 Tamiya at 1/48 today, I believe.

François

Below the only picture of the plane that I could find:

 

[Wurger]

So there is the another one..

 

[François DH]

So there is the another one..

View attachment 491500

Wow, thank you very much Wurger. Too bad I did not find at the time of construction: the name is placed a little on the red band ...

 

[Wurger]

That's happen Don't worry. The model is done now and looks very nice. I like it.

 

[Wayne Little]

real nice mate..!

 

[Ron Pearcy]

Nice build sir.

 

[le_steph40]

Another nice build Francois - good work.

+1 I agree

 

[fubar57]

François, could you post some build pics here of your Tamiya D.520 here? I plan on building one in Group Build-39

 

[François DH]

François, could you post some build pics here of your Tamiya D.520 here? I plan on building one in Group Build-39

I'm sorry, Fubar, but I do not have any pictures of the construction of the kit at the moment.

• I use the set of Aires (ref.4298) for the cockpit: very difficult to set up but very beautiful.

• + the Quicboost exhausts. ref.QB 48179

• The biggest fault to correct is the shape of the ventral radiator which is not correct.

There is a French correction kit in Renaissance Model 1/48 for Tamiya:
Dewoitine D520 : Détails (Tamiya) RF48010
Boutique Renaissance-models - Dewoitine D520 : Détails (Tamiya)

You can notice that the entrance and shape is different than that of Tamiya, which would be, according to my research, the best kit all scales combined!

See below:

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I hope you can find it in Canada ... .

I would like to do a GC I / 3 Dewoitine D.520 in May 1940.
There is a Berna decals for this, ref. 48133.

Dewoitine D.520 GC I/3:

1. S/Lt Hubert de Salaberry n∞ 115 code 8 - 05/1940,
2. S/Lt Michel madon n∞ 90 code 2 - 06/1940,
3. S/Lt Georges Blanck n∞ 70 code 5 - 05/1940,
4. Adj André Carrier n∞ 73 code 10 - 05/1940.

I hope not to make a mistake to publish all this in this post ....

Yours,

François

 

[le_steph40]

Hello François,
It seems that we have the same project: Dewoitine D520 I don't know if it will be my GB#39 project yet... But it will be to build D520 N°277 flown by Pierre le Gloan from June 1940 to June 1941.
Like you, I've the Aires resin cockpit set, but my correction resin set is the former one from Hi-Tech. This kit includes corrected radiator, ailerons, rudder, tires, elevators and some details for the cockpit. I also planned the True Detail wheel set.

I hope not to make a mistake to publish all this in this post ....

Not sure it's the right place for this discussion

Il semble que nous ayons le même projet: D520. Je ne sais pas encore si ce sera mon projet pour le GB#39... Mais le but est de monter le D520 N°277 piloté par Le Gloan de juin 1940 à Juin 1941.
Comme toi, j'ai le cockpit résine de chez Aires mais mon kit de correction est le vieux de chez Hi-Tech. Ce kit inclue la correction pour le radiateur, les ailerons, la dérive, les pneus, les gouvernes de profondeur et quelques détails pour le cockpit. J'ai également prévu les roues de chez Aires.

Pas sûr que ce soit le bon endroit pour cette discussion

 

[François DH]

Hello François,
It seems that we have the same project: Dewoitine D520 I don't know if it will be my GB#39 project yet... But it will be to build D520 N°277 flown by Pierre le Gloan from June 1940 to June 1941.
Like you, I've the Aires resin cockpit set, but my correction resin set is the former one from Hi-Tech. This kit includes corrected radiator, ailerons, rudder, tires, elevators and some details for the cockpit. I also planned the True Detail wheel set.



Not sure it's the right place for this discussion

Il semble que nous ayons le même projet: D520. Je ne sais pas encore si ce sera mon projet pour le GB#39... Mais le but est de monter le D520 N°277 piloté par Le Gloan de juin 1940 à Juin 1941.
Comme toi, j'ai le cockpit résine de chez Aires mais mon kit de correction est le vieux de chez Hi-Tech. Ce kit inclue la correction pour le radiateur, les ailerons, la dérive, les pneus, les gouvernes de profondeur et quelques détails pour le cockpit. J'ai également prévu les roues de chez Aires.

Pas sûr que ce soit le bon endroit pour cette discussion

Good construction of your Dewoitine Steph.
I am curious to see that.
Saw some of your quality kits.
See you

François

 

[T Bolt]

Great work. I love the weathered metal finish

 

[François DH]

Hello François,
It seems that we have the same project: Dewoitine D520 I don't know if it will be my GB#39 project yet... But it will be to build D520 N°277 flown by Pierre le Gloan from June 1940 to June 1941.
Like you, I've the Aires resin cockpit set, but my correction resin set is the former one from Hi-Tech. This kit includes corrected radiator, ailerons, rudder, tires, elevators and some details for the cockpit. I also planned the True Detail wheel set.



Not sure it's the right place for this discussion

Il semble que nous ayons le même projet: D520. Je ne sais pas encore si ce sera mon projet pour le GB#39... Mais le but est de monter le D520 N°277 piloté par Le Gloan de juin 1940 à Juin 1941.
Comme toi, j'ai le cockpit résine de chez Aires mais mon kit de correction est le vieux de chez Hi-Tech. Ce kit inclue la correction pour le radiateur, les ailerons, la dérive, les pneus, les gouvernes de profondeur et quelques détails pour le cockpit. J'ai également prévu les roues de chez Aires.

Pas sûr que ce soit le bon endroit pour cette discussion

Good construction of your Dewoitine Steph.
I am curious to see that.
Saw some of your quality kits.
See you

François

 

[François DH]

Good construction of your Dewoitine Steph.
I am curious to see that.
Saw some of your quality kits.
See you

François

Thanks, Glen.

I was inspired by the construction of this kit for painting
P-51D Mustang Build Review Dragon Scale: 1/32
scalespot.com - On The Bench - Dragon P-51D Mustang 1/32 Build Review
You will find the drawings of paintings below:

Yours,

François