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    These planes and their color schemes are so nifty! Great work, David! Wish I had the ability to crank 'em out as you do

    All the best,
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    Default Sweet model kit 1/144 scale Pioneer Mustangs

    Sweet Aviation Model kits, 1/144 scale. Vallejo paints - Brown Violet over Light Gray. Reviresco pilots figures inside.

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    Love the razor-backed 'Stangs and Thunderbolts too!)! Again, these make me wish I could go 1/144, but too much sunk in the "official" scale.
    Karl
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    I agree, Karl - the early P-51s without the bubble canopy are very cool - and the OD scheme is so iconic...

    Well done, indeed!

    All the best,
    Matt

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    Quote Originally Posted by matt56 View Post
    I agree, Karl - the early P-51s without the bubble canopy are very cool - and the OD scheme is so iconic...

    Well done, indeed!

    All the best,
    Matt
    i like em but the D is just so sexy

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    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Not my area of expertise Kevin, but those Mustangs do look spectacular in formation. Neat job!
    The cards for them look great too Mike.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Default Scotia Grendel P-51 Mk.III in British liveries

    These are my P-51 Mk. III from Scotia Grendel.
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    Just can't keep up with this prolific output of yours Quim.
    Yet another beautiful set of aircraft.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    Just can't keep up with this prolific output of yours Quim.
    Yet another beautiful set of aircraft.
    Rob.
    Thanks Rob. You're too kind.

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    And two Mustang IIIs of 19 Squadron somewhere over France, early May 1944. Shapeways FUD models (AE Models) with AA prop discs. Paints used were Vallejo and Italeri, while the decals were from Mehusla (the set is intended for 19 Squadron Spitfire I/IIs in 1940-1941; so far I've used it for 1942 Spitfire Vs and 1944 Mustangs flown by the squadron. One of these days I'll put it to proper use ).

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    Good Day Chaps! Stellar Work in here!

    Here are some of my efforts on Scotia Grendel Minis, still sourcing for the proper decals in 1/200 in London:

    Mustang Mk1A (I know, no 20mm guns, i need to find a suitable item to substitute)

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    Nice effort Nicholas, make sure you post the finished products as well!

    I have four AIM Mustangs to finish up, this just prompts me to get stuck in to them sooner rather than later.

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    Here is my 1/144 scale P-51 from minicraft. i did mine in markings for 78th squadron, RAAF, ca. 1946

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dieter W. View Post
    Here is my 1/144 scale P-51 from minicraft. i did mine in markings for 78th squadron, RAAF, ca. 1946

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    Hi Max, your 78 Squadron RAAF Mustang looks great. REP inbound

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    Quote Originally Posted by DarrylH View Post
    And two Mustang IIIs of 19 Squadron somewhere over France, early May 1944. ... ).


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    Random act of carding:

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    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Quote Originally Posted by OldGuy59 View Post
    Random act of carding:

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    Thanks Mike!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dieter W. View Post
    Here is my 1/144 scale P-51 from minicraft. i did mine in markings for 78th squadron, RAAF, ca. 1946

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    [Edit: Card updated, see Post #73 below for new card]

    Background is Williamtown, NSW, courtesy of Google Earth
    Last edited by OldGuy59; 07-28-2017 at 22:39.
    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Hats off to you again Mike for producing some more spectacular cards


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    Quote Originally Posted by OldGuy59 View Post
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    Background is Williamtown, NSW, courtesy of Google Earth
    Nice job on the card! looks really good.

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    A couple of AIM P-51B's, "Ding Hao!" and (with an attempted modification to the canopy) "The Iowa Beaut." The Ding Hao decal is actually 1/144 scale - nice to actually be able to see what I put on the side of a fighter for a change. Click image for larger version. 

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    Guys,
    I have been rooting through my Battle of Britain Starter Set doing Ace Skill and Equipment cards, and noticed something. The Plane card I did up for Kinninmont is using the Axis colors for the info boxes. So, upgrading was necessary:

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    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Here is my latest project... the North American P-51D

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    they are very nice and well painted, are they AIM ?

    cheers,
    Guus
    "zet 'm op ... witte muizen !" (strijdkreet van 1e JaVa, Luchtvaart Afdeling, Nederland 1940)
    "let's go get them ... white mice !" (battlecry of the 1st Fighter Group, Army Air Force, Netherlands 1940)

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    Nice clean paint job, Ross. I thought the canopy came out too blue, then I noticed the nose was rather dark, so probably the camera?
    Karl
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    Thank y'all very much! Yes Sir, those are AIM products; Thanks Dave!!
    And Kevin H. for the decals!
    Last edited by badlands122; 12-25-2017 at 08:35.

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    Very nice Ross
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    I will merge this thread with the official one in due course, nice birds Ross but please check out the intro page for future postings.
    Last edited by flash; 01-09-2018 at 22:53.

    "He is wise who watches"

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    I looked for the official page, but obviously I didn't see until I posted the pictures for 190's!!
    Excuse my friend, he's a little slow..... lol

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    This is my latest project.....

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    Very attractive looking aircraft Ross.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Thank You very much.
    Last edited by badlands122; 01-16-2018 at 13:26.

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    Nice group of P-51's Ross. Together those pairs will make a nice squadron.

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    Thank Y'all kindly.

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    Another sharp pair of Mustangs. Nice work Ross.

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    Here is my first shot at some P51s. They are from the 78th Fighter Group. I took some artistic liberty with tail and tip colors for ease of game play. The correct color is black.

    The decals were very challenging to get lined up. That was way harder than the very basic paint color scheme.

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    Lots of great Mustangs. Great work guys! Makes me itchy to get some to paint.

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    Thanks Peter. I was really happy with the windshields. Whenever I look at Mustang, or other bubble cockpit pictures, the windows always look dark.

    Using the slick metal paint as the base allowed the paint to flow nicely for a realistic look. When I use blue background, the wash absorbs into it and just makes it darker.

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    Very Nice!! Those are AWESOME!!
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    Nice Mustangs!

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    Thanks guys. I appreciate the positive comments.

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    Dave, those canopies look fantastic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Caveman View Post
    Dave, those canopies look fantastic.
    Agreed - the best I have seen!
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dak21 View Post
    Here is my first shot at some P51s. They are from the 78th Fighter Group. I took some artistic liberty with tail and tip colors for ease of game play. The correct color is black.

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    Best I can find for these planes is:

    Lieutenant-Colonel John D. Landers, 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, P-51 Mustang (WZ-I, serial number 44-72258) nicknamed "Big Beautiful Doll"

    Lt Herbert L Boyle, WZ-J ('42?) “Old Smoothy” (P-47)

    Lieutenant Quince L. Brown, WZ-J "Okie" ('43) (P-47)

    WZ-K of Lt (later Capt) Warren Straley, 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group ('41?) (P-47)
    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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