1/72 Monogram P-51B
Betty Jane
P-51B, 42-106941
Col. Charles M. McCorkle, CO
31st FG, 15th AF, Italy, 1944
Greetings from Santa Monica or more specifically Ocean Park, where every sunset is a painting or at least a potential post card, where life runs at its own speed and the people by the beach look like cast from The Big Lebowski.
Pictures 1 / actual aircraft / “Betty Jane”
Full resolution
Port side
Pictures 2 / actual color photos / “Shangri-La”
Pictures 3 / natural metal finish / “Swede Punkie”
Betty Jane
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Betty Jane
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Re: Betty Jane
Nice pictures!
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: Betty Jane
Hope you are well!
Ol' Swede looks a bit long in the tooth.
Ol' Swede looks a bit long in the tooth.
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: Betty Jane
I love the period original color photos. No computer colorizing can ever beat them.
This will be a good one to watch
This will be a good one to watch
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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Re: Betty Jane
Very cool. Can't wait to see your build.
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Re: Betty Jane
I planned to use the decal set from HAD, but there are some issues as well with the lettering thickness; HAD did locate Betty Jane more correctly, though.
Red circles [L-R]:
1. Where’s “CM” on any of the original photos?
2. The font is too thick!
3. The font is too thick!
Red circles [L-R]:
1. Where’s “CM” on any of the original photos?
2. The font is too thick!
3. The font is too thick!
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Re: Betty Jane
It’s been years since I’ve had popcorn, but last night I could swear I smelled fresh popcorn outside. Was it a sign?Stikpusher wrote: ↑Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:47 am I love the period original color photos. No computer colorizing can ever beat them.
This will be a good one to watch
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Re: Betty Jane
I miss being on the forum my friend. You’re one of the reasons why. Truly. Thanks for your support and the inspiration of your builds.
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