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P51 campaign proposal for 2010
7thCavmedic
#500
Joined: September 21, 2005
KitMaker: 40 posts
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Posted: Sunday, October 24, 2010 - 10:15 AM UTC
OK after a breif hiatus I am back at my bench, working on a P-51 b by acurate minatures.
Recon
Joined: October 19, 2002
KitMaker: 1,571 posts
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Posted: Sunday, October 24, 2010 - 12:55 PM UTC
Is it to late to join?
Mike
Mike
7thCavmedic
#500
Joined: September 21, 2005
KitMaker: 40 posts
AeroScale: 22 posts
Posted: Sunday, October 24, 2010 - 04:09 PM UTC
warreni
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, October 24, 2010 - 05:59 PM UTC
I was not criticising at all Nick. I wouldn't have removed them either. I am amazed when I hear how someone added stuff you won't ever see when the model is finished..
Frigate
Joined: April 22, 2006
KitMaker: 500 posts
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Posted: Monday, October 25, 2010 - 04:11 AM UTC
Todd C ,
Good to see you're making progress there. Project is coming along well. Keep us advised with your photos on how you're doing. This is the Accurate Miniatures kit, correct ? So how did it go together ? Take it easy..................Bruce
Good to see you're making progress there. Project is coming along well. Keep us advised with your photos on how you're doing. This is the Accurate Miniatures kit, correct ? So how did it go together ? Take it easy..................Bruce
TreborYarg1
Joined: August 10, 2010
KitMaker: 15 posts
AeroScale: 13 posts
Posted: Monday, October 25, 2010 - 07:20 AM UTC
Very nice build Mark, I always thought that the blue on drab scheme of the 352nd Mustangs was one of the most unattractive in the whole of the 8th usaaf. Your build is far from that though and the pilot leaning on the sidewall is a great touch. A very different and welcome alternative to the natural metal look.
I will be posting pics soon on the progress of my 1/32 twin seat 'B' conversion.
Rob.
I will be posting pics soon on the progress of my 1/32 twin seat 'B' conversion.
Rob.
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
KitMaker: 10,069 posts
AeroScale: 3,788 posts
Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 12:55 AM UTC
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Is it to late to join?
Mike
No, you are most welcome. Just sign up at the campaign page. The more the marrier.
warreni
Joined: August 14, 2007
KitMaker: 5,926 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 08:30 PM UTC
Hi all..
Well apart from the exhausts that I totally forgot about this one is finished. It is the 1/32 Trumpeter P-51B in 'Sweet Clara' markings. I was going to do 'Ding Hao!' But I figured everyone else does that one. I used the Eduard Self-Adhesive colour PE set in the cockpit.
There are a number of hassles with the instructions including a total lack of colour information for various parts (rocket tubes, bombs), and contradictory ones (Inside of undercrriage doors, one says green, one says silver). Other than that fit is pretty good.
The exhaust stacks have been put on...
Well apart from the exhausts that I totally forgot about this one is finished. It is the 1/32 Trumpeter P-51B in 'Sweet Clara' markings. I was going to do 'Ding Hao!' But I figured everyone else does that one. I used the Eduard Self-Adhesive colour PE set in the cockpit.
There are a number of hassles with the instructions including a total lack of colour information for various parts (rocket tubes, bombs), and contradictory ones (Inside of undercrriage doors, one says green, one says silver). Other than that fit is pretty good.
The exhaust stacks have been put on...
Naseby
Joined: October 15, 2010
KitMaker: 825 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 09:18 PM UTC
Hello! Well its time for me to start my first kit since I joined this site, so why not a campaign ? I signed in on the info page and will hopefully do everything right. I decided to go for the Tamiya "B" OOB to play it safe, since this is a tripple first time for me. First campaign, first Tamiya aircraft and first Mustang ever ! Im too lazy to get a newspaper, so figured I make a photo of the sprues with the last post (I hope Warreni wont minde - you did the trumpeter realy nice by the way!).
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
KitMaker: 10,069 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 10:33 PM UTC
Very nice build, Warren. Nice finish and a good choice of colour scheme. That black and yellow checkered tail looks great with the NMF.
Welcome to the campaign and the site, Naseby. You will not regret it Looking forward to follow your build and may I complement you on a great banner on the screen in the background. It looks fantastic! 
Welcome to the campaign and the site, Naseby. You will not regret it
Looking forward to follow your build and may I complement you on a great banner on the screen in the background. It looks fantastic! warreni
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 10:41 PM UTC
Thanks guys! I was not sure whether a P-51B could even get off the ground with the two bombs and rocket tubes, but they look cool together and I haven't loaded up a plane with things that go bang and whoosh for ages.. Last one was a F-105G WIld Weasel ages ago!
I can't see that banner here but it sure looks good Naseby.
I can't see that banner here but it sure looks good Naseby.
Naseby
Joined: October 15, 2010
KitMaker: 825 posts
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Posted: Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 12:22 AM UTC
@ Jesper, thanks to that banner of yours did I discover the What if Campaign in the first place. Im now looking forward to it, since I have an idea about an old Airfix B-25, but thats for later. 
@ Warreni, were the rivets on your kit OK ? They look good from up here, but I hear that this is an issue with some Trumpeter kits.
@ Warreni, were the rivets on your kit OK ? They look good from up here, but I hear that this is an issue with some Trumpeter kits.
warreni
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 06:52 AM UTC
@ Warreni, were the rivets on your kit OK ? They look good from up here, but I hear that this is an issue with some Trumpeter kits.[/quote]
Hi Naseby.
As I have said many times the rivets look fine under a coat of paint or two. I love it when people complain about some rivet detail then pre-shade and weather aircraft so their panel gaps look to be about 1 inch wide!
I have been working on aircraft for almost 30 years and unless you are right up close to a plane, or their is a colour or texture change of the skin, it is very difficult to see panel lines.
A little extra rivet detail doesn't worry me too much and the Trumpeter 1/32 P-51B is about 50 times better than the old Revell offering..
Cheers
Hi Naseby.
As I have said many times the rivets look fine under a coat of paint or two. I love it when people complain about some rivet detail then pre-shade and weather aircraft so their panel gaps look to be about 1 inch wide!
I have been working on aircraft for almost 30 years and unless you are right up close to a plane, or their is a colour or texture change of the skin, it is very difficult to see panel lines.
A little extra rivet detail doesn't worry me too much and the Trumpeter 1/32 P-51B is about 50 times better than the old Revell offering..
Cheers
lampie
#029
Joined: December 23, 2005
KitMaker: 6,249 posts
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Posted: Friday, October 29, 2010 - 09:41 AM UTC
I'm in with a 1:48th Tamiya P-51D.
Made a start on the cockpit this evening.
I have no idea what scheme it will end up painted in at the moment.
Photos to follow when the cockpits finished.
Nige
Made a start on the cockpit this evening.
I have no idea what scheme it will end up painted in at the moment.
Photos to follow when the cockpits finished.
Nige
mtnflyer
Joined: March 08, 2009
KitMaker: 394 posts
AeroScale: 360 posts
Posted: Friday, October 29, 2010 - 11:39 AM UTC
Oh, Oh!!! I've hit a block in the campaign.
I've been looking at my P-51 sitting on the bench in the same spot for the past three weeks. Nothing is getting done.
I can't tell if its because I'm catching a WWI bug or if hunting season is courseing through my veins. Perhaps, I should go out and shoot something and get that out of my system. Or maybe its the honey dew list. The cabinet she wants is nearly finished.
Hopefully, I'll feel like it tomorrow, being Sunday, and be able to post some progress.
There's a lot of excellent builds happening here.
I've been looking at my P-51 sitting on the bench in the same spot for the past three weeks. Nothing is getting done.
I can't tell if its because I'm catching a WWI bug or if hunting season is courseing through my veins. Perhaps, I should go out and shoot something and get that out of my system. Or maybe its the honey dew list. The cabinet she wants is nearly finished.
Hopefully, I'll feel like it tomorrow, being Sunday, and be able to post some progress.
There's a lot of excellent builds happening here.
thegirl
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 6,743 posts
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Posted: Friday, October 29, 2010 - 02:09 PM UTC
Nick : Your moving right along in your project . She is looking good
mpatman : Very nice build
Todd , you made it back ! I thought you where a goner
Warren : very nicely done indeed , do agree with on the panel lines . It looks nice , but most folks lay it on just to much and it becomes over kill .
naseby : Great to have you in the GB
Hi Nigel ! I promise I will not start any bets to whether you finish in time or not
Looking forward to seeing her ......
mpatman : Very nice build
Todd , you made it back ! I thought you where a goner
Warren : very nicely done indeed , do agree with on the panel lines . It looks nice , but most folks lay it on just to much and it becomes over kill .
naseby : Great to have you in the GB
Hi Nigel ! I promise I will not start any bets to whether you finish in time or not
Looking forward to seeing her ......thegirl
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 6,743 posts
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Posted: Friday, October 29, 2010 - 02:12 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Oh, Oh!!! I've hit a block in the campaign.
I've been looking at my P-51 sitting on the bench in the same spot for the past three weeks. Nothing is getting done.
I can't tell if its because I'm catching a WWI bug or if hunting season is courseing through my veins. Perhaps, I should go out and shoot something and get that out of my system. Or maybe its the honey dew list. The cabinet she wants is nearly finished.
Hopefully, I'll feel like it tomorrow, being Sunday, and be able to post some progress.
There's a lot of excellent builds happening here.
I know what you mean Guy . I was in a slump their for a while and when I did sit in front of the bench nothing turned out like I wanted it do .
What you hunting for ?
mtnflyer
Joined: March 08, 2009
KitMaker: 394 posts
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Posted: Friday, October 29, 2010 - 05:05 PM UTC
[quoteWhat you hunting for ? [/quote]
An Elk, or three of three deer. I'm not doing so good on my P-51.
An Elk, or three of three deer. I'm not doing so good on my P-51.
NickZour
Joined: May 01, 2008
KitMaker: 1,437 posts
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Posted: Friday, October 29, 2010 - 08:45 PM UTC
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Nick : Your moving right along in your project . She is looking good
Thank you Ms. Terri
It's ready to be paint
Cheers Nick
NickZour
Joined: May 01, 2008
KitMaker: 1,437 posts
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Posted: Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 04:23 AM UTC
Primed
Cheers Nick
Cheers Nick
mtnflyer
Joined: March 08, 2009
KitMaker: 394 posts
AeroScale: 360 posts
Posted: Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 06:25 AM UTC
Nick
What a super job your doing. You have passed me by. You are primed, and my same model sits on the bench.
Your doing an excellent job, please keep it up. You may get an old guy to get off his butt.
Your doing such a good job, I'm already embarrased. Please continue.
What a super job your doing. You have passed me by. You are primed, and my same model sits on the bench.
Your doing an excellent job, please keep it up. You may get an old guy to get off his butt.
Your doing such a good job, I'm already embarrased. Please continue.
mtnflyer
Joined: March 08, 2009
KitMaker: 394 posts
AeroScale: 360 posts
Posted: Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 06:37 AM UTC
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Hopefully, I'll feel like it tomorrow, being Sunday, and be able to post some progress..
Haleluyahhh! Today is Saturday.... I've cheated the devil of one more day.
My mistake, and I apologize.
Halloween is around the corner, and I suppose little monsters will come to my door. Good thing I bought extra.
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
KitMaker: 10,069 posts
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Posted: Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 09:01 PM UTC
A little progress on my P-51. Stores almost finished - next is the base coat of aluminium.
More to follow.
More to follow.
NickZour
Joined: May 01, 2008
KitMaker: 1,437 posts
AeroScale: 1,241 posts
Posted: Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 09:12 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Nick
What a super job your doing. You have passed me by. You are primed, and my same model sits on the bench.
Your doing an excellent job, please keep it up. You may get an old guy to get off his butt.
Your doing such a good job, I'm already embarrased. Please continue.
Thank you very much Mr. Guy
But, I can't accept comments like that, they are "too much" for me
Cheers Nick
NickZour
Joined: May 01, 2008
KitMaker: 1,437 posts
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Posted: Sunday, October 31, 2010 - 05:15 AM UTC
I finished airbrushing the preshading
Cheers Nick
Cheers Nick
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