Daniel Koss Posted September 16, 2009 Report Posted September 16, 2009 (edited) Here's a WIP that I have going. I chose the Tamiya Mustang, 'cause after building the Czech Model FJ-1 I needed something to return me to sanity. It's my first use of ALCLAD, this is aluminum. I realized quickly that if you get too far away you get the orange peel effect. I spent a good hour sanding down the surface with 6000 grit paper. This kit literally falls together. Tomorrow we decal! Hope you like it. BTW, the canopy is sacrificial. Edited September 22, 2009 by Daniel Koss
Glynyrd Posted September 16, 2009 Report Posted September 16, 2009 Looking good so far, Daniel. Which particular Mustang are you building? Glenn
Daniel Koss Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Posted September 16, 2009 Thanks Glenn, it's Bonnie Bea, using the kit decals.
Mark Aldrich Posted September 16, 2009 Report Posted September 16, 2009 OMG....Not the sacrificial canopy! What's next? The sacrificial wing, wheel, rudder? Are you mad??? Where will it end? That should have ended up in the parts bin. Now it's ruined and will never fulfill it's purpose in life.....I hope you can sleep at night! Looks really great. Can't wait to see the finished product! Mark
ghodges Posted September 16, 2009 Report Posted September 16, 2009 Great choice for a relaxing build! I look forward to seeing the pics when it's done! GIL
Daniel Koss Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Posted September 18, 2009 So I got the decals on... A found myself ina bit of a pickle. Bonny Bea, flown by young Capt Eisenhart is shown here: With a standard canopy, 1 kill marking (going off the positioning), and invasion stripes. And obviously later: No invasion stripes, two kill markings, and a Malcolm hood. This profile (which I know is cannot be counted on for accuracy...): Shows the same as the later picture, with partial invasion stripes. I guess my pickle is; The Tamiya references are wrong, so do I: a. Remove the antenna, which will have to be cut off, and install a Malcolm hood (which in turn makes my scarifical hood not so sacrificial anymore). b. Drive on and complete it as is. Bury my head and the sand and hope no one notices?
ghodges Posted September 18, 2009 Report Posted September 18, 2009 I vote B! Unless it's gonna cause YOU heartache every time you look at it, don't sweat it. The markings will be judged by how well they're applied, not whether they're all precisely correct to the "date" you tried to model. Just my opinion....Looking good regardless! GIL
Glynyrd Posted September 19, 2009 Report Posted September 19, 2009 "Drive on", brother! Don't bury your head in the sand (it's kinda hard to watch TV that way), and it's no big deal if anyone notices; I really like what you've done. Glenn
Daniel Koss Posted September 22, 2009 Author Report Posted September 22, 2009 (edited) I managed to finish it. The Malcolm hood was never designed to be displayed open apparently. This one is from an AM kit and was sanded down as far as I dare to go. Then smashed over the fuselage. Purdy much OOB minus the seatbelts and a piece froma paint brush for the whip antenna. Hope you like it. Edited September 22, 2009 by Daniel Koss
ghodges Posted September 22, 2009 Report Posted September 22, 2009 I love it! It's a sweet looking 'Stang and you got it done with no fuss-no muss! Thaks for sharing! GIL
Mark Aldrich Posted September 23, 2009 Report Posted September 23, 2009 Excellent Work!!! Two thumbs up!!!
aAzZ09 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Posted September 23, 2009 Nice work! P-51B models look so good. I just finished one myself. Hope to have a decent camera soon. Mark (alias aAzZ09)
Daniel Koss Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Posted September 23, 2009 Thanks guys, I'm trying very hard to learn from you all. Any critique would be greatly appreciated!
rossjr Posted September 23, 2009 Report Posted September 23, 2009 She's a great looking bird and you did her justice!!! Build what you like, like what you build!
Guest Bun E. Carlos Posted September 23, 2009 Report Posted September 23, 2009 OUTSTANDING.............send pics and Article to the JOURNAL! Bun E.
ghodges Posted September 23, 2009 Report Posted September 23, 2009 If you take John's advice to heart, you'd have learned all you need to know! Besides, anyone who can salvage a canopy like you did has true skills! GIL
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