This was my first try at a serious model. I had done a few before this, but wanted to get more involved. Anyway, just wanted to show it off and get any feedback. thanks!

Hi David!

For a first "serious" model you did very well! I can' wait to see with what you will come next. What kit and what scale is it?

I like the base too, and would only complain about a few seams that are visible on some fuel drums. But the plane looks great and you did an awsome job on the black and white checkerwork.
The pictures are somewhat blurry (the last one) or have too much red (the first one). Do you use a digital camera? Macro mode? Maybe your camera has a minimal shooting distance. The second picture is the best as it is crisp and has good colors.
I've edited the first one and I hope you don't mind.



I hope to see more of your fantastic little dios here!

Jean-Luc

Hi David.
Very nice little dio there.Congratulations.
Looks like some of the "returning" modellers will soon be giving the old hands a run for their money! :-)
Looking forward to more
Nige

Hi David,
For a first "serious" model you have done very well, it is difficult to give feedback without beeing able to see a model from many angles. Don't worry as we all have to learn photography to be able to post good pics on a model forum, but we can help there as well
So, photography first:
1. Do you have a "Macro" mode (Close up mode, often depicted with a flower)?
2. Can you set the " white balance"?
3. Can you set the appature?
4. Can you set the shutter speed?
5. Does your camera have a timer?
6. Do you have a tripod?
Basically don't use the automatic settings and try and use daylight rather than a flash. To do this you will need to be able to set the shutter speed slower than with a flash, down to 3-5 seconds. To be able to do this you will need a tripod and a timer. To get the best depth of field (Everything in focus, from the nearest to the farthest you will need the smallest appature possible. This is why you will also need a slow shutter speed. I used to use the daylight coming in through a window but I now use daylight bulbs, which mean I'm not restricted by the British weather
OK, the model:
1. Who was the manufacturer?
2. What scale (1/48?)
3. What paints did you use?
4. What decals did you use?
5. Any weathering techniques?
Nige (Lampie) has recently returned to modelling and, like you has made an excellent start.
Sorry if this seems like a lecture it is not intended to be but it is is difficult to know what knowledge someone has and I'm just trying to give you food for thought
Gotta love all models of P-51's
Mal

Right On,David! Very nice build.Hasegawa 1/32?You are much further along with camera skills than I am. If I shot it,it would look like a crashed UFO Keep going!
cheers!

Looks like you did a good job.

My say is...Revell 1/48? Maybe. I have a "Big Beautiful Doll" like that sitting right next to me in the box untouched.

I'm going to guess 1/48 as well cause I too have the same kit. :-)

Those are some pretty difficult decals to deal with for a novice and it looks like you did a really nice job on them. I can see a few tiny wrinkles here and there but in the future a little Micro-sol or Micro-set will take care of that.
All in all I'd give it a thumbs up. Wouldn't mind having it in my display case.

The checkerboard is fantastic. A good build for your 1st serious attempt

Nice rendition of "Big Beautiful Doll", I like the open panel on the wing too.

Cheers,

Mike

Thanks for all the great feedback. to answer some of your questions:

-it's a Revell 1/48
-I used mostly testors enamel paints
-The base I made myself with my router (woodworking is my other hobby)
-I used Microset & Microsol on the decals
-I know I could have taken better pictures in daylight, but I finished at around 10pm and I was impatient
- I am planning to add a pilot and some ground personel, but they are hard to find.


Up next i am planning a 1/35 Dio with a German panther tank that is about to be ambushed by a squad of american anti-tank troops. It will be my 1st tank ever and a more complex Dio, but I welcome the chalenge. I also have a Revell B-17 sitting in the box, but I am scared to get going on it since becasue of my busy schedule this P-51 took me over 2 months.

Thanks again for all the feedback