Hi Chris , thanks for the welcome back . Been very well and busy weekend in front of the bench .

This is were I'm at with the build . Metal coat is done using Vallejo Metal coat paint line . There is six different shades and a lot of masking tape . Also was able to spray the blue on the nose as well . I still need to mask off the aeras for the white part of the ID stripes










Terri

Terri,
You've made a lot of progress since I last dropped by. Looks great!

Gaz

Thanks Gaz



Terri

White for the ID bands is sprayed as well as the band ID bands on the tail planes . And since this photo clear coating has started for the decals .






Terri

And the black decals for the ID bands are now in place . Had a few touch ups here and there .







Terri , gone back to decaling .....

That looks great, Terri!

Gaz

Thanks again Gaz , and for dropping by and following along



Terri

Wow, great work Terri!

Thanks Colin

Second round for the decaling is finished and I will be starting round three with all the small stenciling .








Terri

Stellar, Terri!

Beautiful, Terri!

Are you satisfied with Vallejo's new range of metal colors?
I recently tried out one and get more shine when just brushed instead a A/B. Good drying time and a quite stong surface.

Th mas

Dayum! Terri the P-51 is certainly living up to its name! Awesome job my friend simply awesome.

Thanks guys for the continuing support and following along with the progress .

Well ...stick a fork in it she is finished ! I had to remove the front windscreen for repairs . Had blue paint run on the inside and have no idea how the hell that happened . It was an enjoying build and over all it really isn't a bad kit .

Thomas , I really like the Vallejo Metal coat paints . Really haven't had any troubles with them but I don't like their black primer for it . Just couldn't get it to spray right so I use Tamiya black and will vary with different shades as well . I just don't use black . They dry fast to the touch but need a full 24 hours to fully cure I find when sprayed. I do use them for brush painting , but only on smaller details and they are excellent for this as well .





































Up next ...WNW Fokker E.1 early





Terri

Beautiful finish, Terri!

Thanks Gary




Terri

Splendid work, Terri!

Paintjob and decaling turned out awesome, the pit and wells are are most enjoyable to look at. Again - great detailing!

But, do us a favour and show up some pics of this beauty in natural light outdoors...

Th mas

edit:
About Vallejo metal - used "Chrome" for my Apollo 11-CM for the Cpgn.

I can only second about what Thomas said. You did a great job on this kit. Very good painting and the decaling looks flawless from here. Well done, Terri!

Torsten

Thanks Thomas

I will see what I can do for you in regards to out door pic's .




Terri

Thanks Torsten , it was a pleasure to build and will be getting another in the future .



Terri