"Rare & Unusual Paint Schemes" MustangSeries

[airdave]

My new set of kits...
"Rare & Unusual Paint Schemes"
focusing on the P-51 Mustang (for now)

Issue One is "Evalina" a Japanese captured and reliveried Mustang (WW2)



Once again, using a combination of historical photos and artists recreations...
and I have also added a fair bit of weathering detail
as well as some other photo realistic details.
This kit also includes new landing gear wheel-well detail parts for building with gear down.




Shes ready for a test build while I prepare Issue Two...a Luftwaffe captured Mustang!

Keep watching for more updates!

[3Turner]

That looks great...and at 1:33, nice.

[airdave]

anyone wanna do the test build?
The kit is all ready to go into the shop,
and I want to get working on the next
so if anyone has time right now for a quick build...let me know.

I don't actually need a build thread, so that's up to you...
but I definately want some pics (of the completed model) for the shop.

[Phil]

VERY nice work my friend!!!

[airdave]

Issue Two in this Series is also ready for BetaBuild and Store release.
(If anyone is interested in doing the test build for this one too, let me know)

Issue Two is the P-51B Kennueng T9+HK of the "Rosarius Circus"



as usual, all my fancy weathering and "photorealistic" details.
There are limited photographic references to these "rare" planes, and decal and artist renditions don't always match up to the historical photos...but I have done my best to recreate accurate markings and colour schemes.

Heres a couple of sample pages from the kit...

[member_3]

Just out of curiosity, Dave - why do you need a beta build? Wasn't the repaint design proven in the build of the 'Red Tail" repaints?

[airdave]

Beta Builds for two main reasons:

First to check the alignment (and look) of all the new artwork elements in the repaint.
Second is to gather some display photos for the shop.

I'm not too worried about the model construction, but the repaint means completely new issues regarding part alignment...making sure all new graphics and markings are positioned correctly.

Chris prefers (understandably) photos of the actual model for the shop and we can only get those from a first build.

And lets face it...the test build is a good way to promote the new item going up for sale...and if a build thread is included, it serves as an Instructional thread for future builds, as well as visual entertainment for us modelers.




...and just in case I missed something!

[member_3]

Well, if you don't need it before the convention (23-25 Oct) I'll be happy to give one a go just to clear my mind of bent-wing syndrome brought on by the F2G test build. I have no preference as to the capturing nationality...

[airdave]

Ron...lets see if theres anyone who is looking for something to build right away...and if not, you are welcome to take your pick!


I had a request to build one of the models (or more) at 1/144 scale.
I personally think the builder is crazy! lol
...but I would love to see it reduced that small!
(and I may just give him the model to give it a try!)

However, it might not serve my purpose here as a "test" build.

Reducing the model that much could hide any fit or alignment issues
and I am also concerned about the quality reduction of the repaint artwork and markings.
Not to mention the fact that I need photos of the completed model for the shop, and I am concerned that the model will not photograph the same as a 1/33 scale version.

So, for the purposes of the "test" builds...I'd like the model built at 1/33 scale, with landing gear down (using the new wheel well inserts).
Any takers?

[airdave]

Well, looks like Ron (Old Troll) will take a crack at the "Evalina" Mustang for me!

I'm still looking for a test build of the Luftwaffe captured plane...
anyone?
anyone?


bueller?
beuller?