This is my attempt at a Revell 1/48 scale Mustang. I have used it a test base for trying some new techniques.
The kit came with raised panel lines which I don't like. So I had a go at doing recessed ones. Being skint I had to use a piece of chopped up metal tape measure to use as a marker for scribing. I used a sharp blade to mark the line but found it left a raised edge. I tried a number of methods to clean the edges but found all of them left some residue but I think I got most of it. For painting I used enamals as acrylics are not available in the local shops so I made do with what I had for now. I did a base silver coat and then shaded the panel lines with dark grey and a bit of tamiya smoke. I then airbrushed the second silver coat and found that it pretty much covers the pre shading but i think it came out ok. I have also used Klear for the first tiem as well as micro sol for the decals.
I still have a long way to go before my stuff is any good but i enjoyed the challenge and can't wait to get started on the next kit which will be a 1:72 skyhawk.
Please look at the pics and leave your coments. All are welcome as I am keen to improve and this site has given me so much info already. Sorry about the quality of pics but I have a rubbish camera. thanks for looking.
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Sorry I messed up the piccies. I'll try adding them now

Hi Chris:

That old Revell Mustang kit in 1/48 is a goodie ! Good job you have done I never rescribed an entire kit, but sometimes I did it when erasing some panel lines with the sanding paper, and for that I use the scribing tool from Bare Metal Foil Hobby Co. It doesn´t leave raised edges.
The paint looks a little granulated, what brand of enemels did you use, or maybe the Future coat ?
That P 51 looks nice. Good job

I used a mix of humbrol and Revell enamals. The paint isn't grainy I think it is the mottled effect from using the silver over the top of the grey paint. I didn't completely cover the grey as the silver just covered it over and you could not see it through the silver. I don't know if it was because I used it too thick but i don't think so. It may be that I only have a basic Revell airbrush and can't afford to upgrade it yet.
Thanks for your comments
lots of feedback and comments wanted so if viewed please tell me the good and bad of what you see.