Hello ,
I started this Mustang last year
This bird will be finished with the markings of LOU IV (P-51D-5-NA from 361st FG)
I started with the cockpit components as usual. Cockpit area built OOB.
The kit and its fitting are excellent. Though no need to aftermarket products I tried to modify the wheel well area by adding some wires.
Natural metal surfaces are painted by Alclad. D-day bands are painted by masking .
I will use Eagle cal decal set.
Nowadays it s ready to accept decals.

23 attached images. Click to enlarge.

I wish you could describe your weathering process in the cockpit, that wooden floor looks very nice indeed!

dont know if this helps...still hard to make out the color differences!

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the shade does look a lttle lighter in the third pic, but i wouldnt mess with it, the plane looks great as is . all your work does for that matter! cant wait to see the completed model.

Last week, some of decals removed, and upper surfaces repainted.
First, overall RAF dark green and later dday bands area to Olive drab. Now waiting for the decals. I will try to take pictures and post them this week end

You going to detail th engine?

Reply to Mr Scott Hackney

No,
At the beginning I decided to built it as closed engine cowlings
And engine was not built completely as you can see in the construction pictures.

Exceptional work, sir...you have a real talent there. Looking forward to the end result.