1/72 Airfix P-51D Mustang

Gallery Article by Paulo Castro on Dec 14 2015

 

      

The model represents the Mustang 44-772218, Big Beautiful Doll flown by Lt. Col. John D. Lander, 78 FG, 84 FS.

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The model is the Airfix new tooling with Eagle Cals EC72-142 decals. The model was a breeze to build and I really liked they had included the option to dropped flaps. The interior was done as per instruction, a set of Eduard pre-painted seat belts were added. I also did the radio wiring using fine gauge wire. I’ve puttied the wings as it was in the real aircraft.

I airbrushed the model using Tamiya acrylics, X32 Titanium Silver for the fuselage and a mix of X32 + XF2 Flat White + Future.

The decals went without a problem and I was very surprised by the quality of the decals, perfect fit and very easy to apply. The weathering was done with using Tamiya Panel Accent (black and brown), and watercolour pencils.

Overall I like my models to show wear and abuse, like it would probably was in real combat situations.

Paulo Castro

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Photos and text © by Paulo Castro