1/32 Scale RB 51 ‘Red Baron’ Fisher Models
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Here is a progress report on my RB 51 Mustang,
This kit fought me the whole way, everything just went wrong. I painted this kit twice, yip, TWICE. The paint was flaking and not sticking to the resin, so when I removed the masking tape, the paint came off as well, this happened after removing the mold release agent, and flatting the model with a really fine water paper and priming... What can I say... I need to start scratch building as soon as possible.
I still need to vac form the canopy and give the model a really good polish...
Hope you like it so far, a lot of sweating and swearing went into it to get it this far.
Marc
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Craig Abrahamson said on March 3, 2019
What a beautiful piece of modeling...wow.
Marc Barris said on March 4, 2019
Thanks for the kind comment Craig
david leigh-smith said on March 3, 2019
Gorgeous, Marc. A marvellous work of modeling that’s better knowing the effort that went into her. Skill, patience, and determination. You have a lot of game, Marc
(Can I ask, what water paper did you use?)
‘Liked’. A lot.
Marc Barris said on March 4, 2019
Hi David, I used a P1200 water paper, and a highly thinned Tamiya enamel clear.
Thanks for the kind words.
Jim Harley said on March 3, 2019
That is absolutely stunning. To me this is the epitome of Mustang development and this really captures her. I feel your pain on paint flaking off, it really becomes a mission to get it right. What a beautiful model.
Marc Barris said on March 4, 2019
I agree, this aircraft was really modified for speed, I am still suffering with shell shock from the battle I had to get it to this stage. Thanks for the comment Jim.
Tom Bebout said on March 3, 2019
Looks like it was worth the effort Marc. She's really a beauty.
Marc Barris said on March 4, 2019
Thanks you Tom
Morne Meyer said on March 3, 2019
Another winner from the Barris stable. Well done Mark!
Marc Barris said on March 4, 2019
Thanks for the kind comment Morne.
Paul E. Owens said on March 3, 2019
Simply beautiful Mark!
Marc Barris said on March 4, 2019
Thanks Paul, much appreciated.
Louis Gardner said on March 4, 2019
This one deserves a great big "well done" and two thumbs up to boot ! Just look at the mirror image reflection in the paint on the upper wing surface ... man oh man . That's extremely hard to do.
I love it Marc. Your perseverance has paid off handsomely...
"liked" too...
Marc Barris said on March 4, 2019
Hi Louis, I managed to get the mirror image by spraying multiple coats of clear lacquer and sanding down with a P1200 water paper, this managed to cover the decals properly and removed that ridge that you get with decals that are a bit thick. I ended off with a highly thinned Tamiya clear, around about a 70-30 mix, and let dry for 24 hours. I still need to give it a bit of a polish just to shine it up. Thanks for the comment.
Matt Minnichsoffer said on March 4, 2019
Stunning work. We all know the frustrations. Some kits just refuse to cooperate.
Marc Barris said on March 4, 2019
Thanks Matt.
David Mills said on March 4, 2019
I think that the sweating and swearing paid off Marc - she looks superb!
Marc Barris said on March 4, 2019
Lots and Lots of swearing David, thank you for your comment.
Gary Wiley said on March 4, 2019
Great job in getting that to submit. It all looks great, but that engine... man, that looks really good!
Marc Barris said on March 4, 2019
Thanks for the comment, yes the nose was cut off the model, and then hollowed out, I scratch built the mountings and the engine, and then glued the nose back on, a bit of a job, but worth it in the end.
Jeff Bailey said on March 4, 2019
It may have fought you, Marc @marc ... but YOU won !
david leigh-smith said on March 4, 2019
Good point well made, Mr. Bailey.
Marc Barris said on March 5, 2019
Battered and bruised Jeff... Thanks for the comment.
Paul Nash said on March 5, 2019
Marc - Don't know how you have the time for this sort of labour intensive stuff with everything else going on with your life and an unfulfilled hankering to reboot the scratch build odyssey. As everyone has pointed out already, your perseverence and unparalleled skill set has paid off hansomely with this sparkler. Another racer off the wish list! Paul
Marc Barris said on March 5, 2019
thanks a mill Paul, thought about putting it in a box and hiding it away, I just did not have the heart, especially a Paul Fisher Kit, Thanks for the comment though. Check you e mail next week, nearly finished with the project.
Greg Kittinger said on March 5, 2019
Looks wonderful Marc - my prescription is "build something OOB!" (like the rest of us styrene grunts!)
Love your work as always. Look forward to your next scratch building adventure, whatever it may be!
Marc Barris said on March 6, 2019
Hi Greg, the next project will be a Mirage F1 AZ. SAAF. Got all the materials and plans. Thanks for the comment.