P-51 B Arma Hobby 31 FG Operation Frantic III
Even though the model has been available for over two years, as fate would have it, I only just started buying it now. I heard a lot of good things about it and I approached its construction with very positive energy, having previously collected material to build an aircraft from 15 AF. The cockpit initially overwhelmed me with the amount of details, decals and arrangement options. Everything was great until the front part of the fairing was attached. It was a bit too tall and a bit too narrow. If it looked like this on the left side, it was a bit worse on the right side. Perhaps half of the fuselage was also warped. Anyway, my enthusiasm has dropped. No one has noticed this before, was my model worse than others according to Murphy's Law? Apart from that, everything else was installed very well, even the air grip under the fuselage was, one might say, perfect. Additionally, the flaps are deflected and the cabin fairing is open. Here's another note. If you don't want to swear, choose the Malcolm Hood version. It fits and looks better, and parts of the guides hide imperfections in the cockpit edges. The painting I chose, which was quite advanced, turned out to be quite easy, apart from being a bit labor-intensive, and surprisingly everything turned out (almost) without any corrections. The main gear bays really showed the highest level of detail. This really looks great! We can hang various accessories under the wings, which gives many possibilities. I decided to use decals from outside the kit, because, as I wrote earlier, I wanted a plane with 15 AF. After the construction was completed, I did not hesitate to write an e-mail to the manufacturer with comments on the fit of part number T1. Painting as usual with Mr Color Super Fine Silver and Super Chrome Silver paints. I choose col Charles M. McCorkle group co plane from 31 FG. Ace of MTO with 11 kills on his count. Red And yellow stripes looks challenging but I made them without any problems, and I like it. Also I used figures for diorama with common Hasegawa set, and Resin White Stork Miniatures for Red Army Infantryman. I hope You like my gallery and slideshow, and Lt. Lis return with another Project!
One problem, @lis - the paper 108-gal tanks were only used in 8th and 9th AF. The 15th AF used the 110-gallon metal tanks. Other than that, it looks very nice. There's a lot in that kit to do.
@tcinla
Thank You! Well, Tom, my knowledge is insufficient and the instructions incorrectly suggested such tanks... Too bad, the set doesn't include a metal version, so I'll leave it as it is. I will look to see if there are any aftermarket 110 Gallon tank kits.
Very good work Lis, thumbs up
Thank You!
Nice job. It looks like a nice kit. I might have to look in to picking one of those up.
It will be a fun build. Mabye You fit fairing better than me.
The paint details on the cockpit and the figurines look terrific.
Thank You! I enjoy building cockpit.
Excellent job, my friend @lis! Loved your build thread as well as your video!
@fivetenThank You My Friend!
Superb result on this Mustang, Bernard @lis
A great scheme which you applied beautifully.
I really like the sunset pictures.
@johnb Thank You my Friend! Photos outdoor always gives me inspiration.
Nice colourful pony Lis! Great job.
Thank You! My dau said that the same😀very colorfull.
Nice work, Lis! I thought it was a 1/48 Tamiya kit.
Details are as in 1:48th scale. Good modern kit.
Arma has made a real jewel of a kit. Lis your gifts and talents are icing on the cake
Some strong work in the painting and the kit has more details than a lot of 1/48 kits
A real treat.
I'm glad that You like my work and skills 🙂
Nice build and cool video, Lis!
Thank You!
Nice build Lis, think the atmospheric pictures really finish off the build. Great stuff 👍
@thom Thank You! I thought it would be too dark for photos, but they turned out quite well 🙂
Excellent build on this nice kit, Lis (@lis).
The natural light accents our work, nice way to highlight your great finish.
Nice video also.
Thank You George!
@lis - Fantastic build Lis. The paint work and weathering are really nicely done. Love the photography, especially the sunrise/sunset and the greyscale. Very nice!
Thank You Brian!
Looks great! The fastback Mustangs are my favorites.
They are looks Great ☺️
This Mustsng turned out super nice, @lis … your photography is great too.
Thank You!