P-51D Mustang Big Beautiful Doll (Airfix 1/72)

• Nov 15, 2015

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ArmouredSprue

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Hi all

Here is my latest model finished



The model represents the plane flown by Lt. Col. John D. Landers, 78 FG, 84 FS, the P-51D named Big Beautiful Doll.

Airfix kit with Eagle Cal decals.

Entirely airbrushed with Tamiya acrylics.





























For the WIP of this project follow this LINK

 

• Nov 15, 2015

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Very nice, A.S.




Geo

 

• Nov 15, 2015

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Good one. Decals must have been a challenge.

 

• Nov 15, 2015

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Crimea_River said:

Good one. Decals must have been a challenge.

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easier than I expected. These Eagle Cal decals are just great!

 

• Nov 15, 2015

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That's a Nice looking crate!

 

• Nov 16, 2015

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I really like the metallic tone and weathering A.S.
It is a beautiful work and does not seem 1/72 !! Looks great.

Bien hecho!!, Felicidades!!

Luis Carlos

 

• Nov 16, 2015

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With all above. Well done.

 

• Nov 16, 2015

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In my castle....

Very nice!

 

• Nov 16, 2015

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Amazing finish
So many visual details on so small plane......GREAT

 

• Nov 16, 2015

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ArmouredSprue

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Thanks all for your kind words.

I had fun building this model and I'm addicted to Airfix new tooling range....

Até breve!

 

• Nov 16, 2015

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Lovely work!

 

• Nov 17, 2015

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Gnomey said:

Lovely work!

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Thank you Sir!

 

• Nov 17, 2015

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Very nice indeed !
One small point, there wasn't an antenna wire - VHF radio was used, the antenna being a carbon rod within the mast.

 

• Nov 17, 2015

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Airframes said:

Very nice indeed !
One small point, there wasn't an antenna wire - VHF radio was used, the antenna being a carbon rod within the mast.

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Yes you're right!

Just learned that info today! None of the 8th AF P-51D at that time had the antenna wire. But they look cooler this way right?

 

• Nov 21, 2015

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I like the amount of detail for such a small plane. Very nice.

 

• Aug 2, 2016

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Night Fighter Nut said:

I like the amount of detail for such a small plane. Very nice.

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Thanks mate

 

• Aug 3, 2016

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Through hundreds of P-51D various paintings, this one is really good looking.
Decal placement must been a challenge.
Filled wing panel lines accordingly to original. Great job!.

 

• Aug 23, 2016

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hal bregg said:

Through hundreds of P-51D various paintings, this one is really good looking.
Decal placement must been a challenge.
Filled wing panel lines accordingly to original. Great job!.

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Thanks for your kind words mate

 

• Aug 24, 2016

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Excellent work AS!

 

• Sep 2, 2016

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Wildcat said:

Excellent work AS!

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Cheers mate