Tamiya 1/48 North American P-51B Mustang.
Tamiya first released their North American P-51 Mustang in 1995. This is the B version which was the second version, also released in the same year.
This is my P-51B Mustang. Apart from a decal seat harness, and the aerial line made from EZ Line, the model was built straight out of the box including most of the decals.
Before painting the main colours of Olive Drab and Neutral Grey, I painted the red nose and white wing stripes rather than using the decals supplied with the kit.
After masking and painting the red and white sections , using Ammo Mig Acrylics, I painted the main fuselage colours USSAF Olive Drab and Neutral Grey,
Before applying the decals, I sprayed the entire model with black artists gouache which would highlight the panel lines and stain the paint to give a weathered appearance when the excess was removed.
The gouache was thinned with water so I could spray it on. I find if I spray the gouache on after it's been thinned, it gives a much smoother finish when the excess is cleaned off. After the surfaces were cleaned, I gave
entire model a polish with a clean cloth after which the decals were applied.
Beautiful P-51B and love the overall finish . This is my favorite Tamiya kit and built a ton of them . Still have more to build !
Brian
Thank you, Brian. It certainly is a great kit. What I like about them is the part count.
Very nice looking P-51 !
Thank you, Jay.
Great job on your Mustang, she's a beauty of a build!
Thank you, Bob. Much appreciated.
Nice work, Julian. Colors look spot on for a U.K. based OD plane.
Thank you, John. I find the Mig Ammo paints easy to use.
Sweet Mustang, Julian. I have always had a fondness for the B Model P-51s.
Thank you, Scott. Yes, I agree, the B Model is a good looking machine.
Excellent P-51, Julian! Well done!
Many thanks, Spiros. Very much appreciated.
Beautiful looking Mustang, Julian @shipwreck71
Nice result by using this gouache.
I built this kit myself and have to say that it is an enjoyable kit by Tamiya.
Thank you very much, John.
I agree, it is an enjoyable kit to build.
I’ve tried other washes , but always go back to gouache.
I have built this kit but my result is not on your high level. I think I will give it another try now. You have done justice to a great plane.
Thank you, Mark, that’s very kind of you.
Enjoy you your return to modelling and your retirement.
You might not get as much free time as you think now you’re retired.
Happy modelling and tight lines.
She's a beauty! I'm a fan of the fast-back Mustangs...
Thanking you, Greg. I agree, the fast back Mustangs do have a certain thing about them.