Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
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Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
Got the front windscreen on late last night. Had to do a bit of sanding to get it fit as close as possible without losing too much plastic. Then I proceeded with applying some spots with Mr. Surfacer to fill in minor gaps. Soon, it will be primer time!!
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
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Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
All primed and ready for some serious paint slinging....
According to an article I found some time ago where another modeler who built the Berlin Express, he recommends the dark green is to be painted first, then the invasion stripes before the aluminum paint is applied. Sounds sensible enough for me since metallic paints tend to peel off when removing any tape if done first.
According to an article I found some time ago where another modeler who built the Berlin Express, he recommends the dark green is to be painted first, then the invasion stripes before the aluminum paint is applied. Sounds sensible enough for me since metallic paints tend to peel off when removing any tape if done first.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
That looks good all primed up! You overcame the canopy speed bump just fine!
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Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
It was a challenge no doubt. I was oh so close to binning it and that's a rarity for me.
I've also started priming another kit in progress as well - one of my birthday stash from my son - the USS Missouri "Mighty Mo" - my first ship kit in many decades. I'm so far into the build; I'm not going to bother with posting progress pics. Stay tuned....
I've also started priming another kit in progress as well - one of my birthday stash from my son - the USS Missouri "Mighty Mo" - my first ship kit in many decades. I'm so far into the build; I'm not going to bother with posting progress pics. Stay tuned....
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
Great work getting the canopy on!
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Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
After a couple days rest, I'm hoping to hit the bench a bit later tonight. The green was already airbrushed on 2 weeks ago. Tonight, I'll start doing the invasion stripes.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
A couple days of masking for the white areas before masking for black. Once the white is done, I’ll spray a coat or two of gloss clearcoat since I’m using Vallejo Model Color Off white. I don’t want to chance Vallejo peeling off once I mask for black stripes. Pic forthcoming...
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
I think you got this!
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
Had some white paint bleeds but I'm not worried about it. Nothing a little touch up will take care of it. Next, a couple coats of gloss clear to seal in the white Vallejo paint.
Black stripe painted using Floquil Weathered Black on tail rudders.
Black stripe painted using Floquil Weathered Black on tail rudders.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
Why the black stripes on the undersides of the tail planes? The original P-51 ID stripes were white stripes chord wise on the wings and horizontal stabilizers, along with a white nose. In late spring of 1944 squadron rudder colors and group nose colors replaced the white noses.
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