North American P-51 Mustang "Flying Dutchman" by Javlin - FINISHED - Revell - 1/32 - PLASTIC

[Javlin]

Read it Denis now all up to date once again. Kevin

[flying_dutchman2]

Popeye the sailor, 

Thanks for the link. Cool story and I have seen/been to the opera of 'Die Fliegende Hollander' from Richard Wagner. 

Marcus 

[popeye the sailor]

your welcome...though I do have to apologize for going off topic.  this is one of Revell's more popular kits....the 'miss Marilyn' is another.......actually a spin off of this kit.  model companies have a habit of this practice...this one was easy,  merely needing to change the decal sheet    I've been delving into the subject of 'nose art'  for a while now......some of the reasons for naming their aircraft are rather interesting,  and I can agree that Lou gave a pretty good synopsis on Gorbel's mindset when he named his plane.   the P 51 was a deadly adversary in the air,  used widely in air acrobatics,  it was a very nimble plane......he likely viewed her as his harbinger of death,  with the record that he held at the time.

 

I also apologize to you as well Kevin.......after looking at pictures of the plane,  the anti glare does come to a point at the nose......you are correct sir  

[Javlin]

No problem Denis I made the same mistake on a few of the models in the cabinet concerning P-51's Kevin

 

Denis Nose Art makes the plane in my book got HK's 1/32 B-25 started "Meet Mrs Runyun"

[popeye the sailor]

........and I'm sure that the decal sheet is just as 'crisp'      I have a B 25 as well.......haven't decided on the name yet.

[Javlin]

A little bit happening just got to do up the auxiliary fuel tanks and we are ready for another coat of clear and some wash.The brake line I made up out of hollow .010 brass tube and wire casing slide over that for the rubber.  Kevin

[popeye the sailor]

great looking plane   

[Javlin]

Thks Denis Kevin

[Javlin]

not much to add for the past week did get the Fuel Tanks added and applied about three more coats of clear.I am now thinking about adding the some lines between the tank and the wing should of thought that before hand but I'll get there.The other plane is a quick build 1/48 Revell P-51 B/C D-Day Polish will be it's markings.

[Javlin]

The wash has started already getting that used look about her as for the 1/48 changed scheme a NM finish Polish still FX985 315 Squadron

[Javlin]

This crate is getting close to finish gunsight,canopy,front windscreen,lights and antenna.The wash is complete with a semi-gloss enamel applied I don't know if the pics you see the lines from the auxiliary tanks.The plane has some of her faults but overall I am satisfied I would like to "American Beauty" but save that for the 1/24 I have and paint the colors.The 315 bird has the silver applied I did a primer this time buffed it then shot the lacquer gloss black hit it with semi-flat AL topside and it was to flat for me it says bare metal not painted!I then hit it with Airframe AL which is usually pretty bright looks good up top but on the bottom well you will see straight on the gloss.

Edited November 30, 2019 by Javlin

[popeye the sailor]

very nicely done..........on both fronts.  

[Javlin]

This crate has crossed the finish in my books time to move on. Kevin

[Landlubber Mike]

Very nice! 👍. What’s next?

 

[Javlin]

8 hours ago, Landlubber Mike said:

Very nice! 👍. What’s next?

 

Gotta finish the P-51 B/C on the table another Revell but 1/48 but I am looking at a 1/72 Eduard Fokker Tri-Plane they have one neat scheme out of the three. Kevin

[popeye the sailor]

the Fokker is one of my favorites    I have a Guillow's in the closet at the moment....20 inch wing span.  I'm going to be modeling it from the Raben's Ravens,  Jasta 18

[CDW]

She came out real nice Kevin. 

[Javlin]

So I introduced this little version here figured I finish it here.The last coat of clear has been applied to which I still need to do the yellow leading wing bands the decals broke apart old.I believe I used the roundels that the decal sheet called for but the pic above shows the yellow outline while I can still see distance that close stuff...well?I used stainless  instead of magnesium around the exhaust and an extra silver out in the field.I should a used the flash.

[Javlin]

The bands added and flash.

[popeye the sailor]

I saw a kit that looked a lot like this one........really nice work     I notice you have a second color on the trailing edges and what appears to be access panels....what color is it?  looks interesting......adds contrast to the model.

[Javlin]

Denis I actually used four shades all together sometimes they are so close you can only see it when they touch.

[amateur]

Camouflage painted tri-plane, or another 'von Richthofen-red' one?

 

jan

[Javlin]

8 hours ago, amateur said:

Camouflage painted tri-plane, or another 'von Richthofen-red' one?

 

jan

August Baumer Jasta 18,1918

[popeye the sailor]

I've built a D VII from Jasta 18........Raben's Ravens    August Raben was the squadron Comander..........I don't see that name in the roster.  their planes were red and white and featured a raven on the fuselage sides

[Javlin]

Started on the wash and added yellow rings around the fuselage roundels all the rest of this squadron looked to have them. Kevin

[gene1]

Javlin, beautiful model & really great weathering. I have always loved P-51's & we had 4 or so in our squadron for mostly towing targets. That was back in the late 1940's & we had Col. Glenn Eagleston as our C.O. He was a great guy & the top ace in the 9th AF during WW2. I have his P-51 D in 1/32 & 1/48. I love fighters & have over 150 from 1910 to modern. 

  Have you done any 1930's fighters like the P-26?

[Javlin]

Thanks Gene for the compliments as to the P-26 I have one built the old Hase kit in 1/32.I ordered two of those Revell P-51's Monday in 1/32 can't have to many P-51's.I generally build from WWII since my father was in the 92nd BG but I do have some stringer's from the 30's and a few jets up into the 50/60's.

[yvesvidal]

What a terrific collection. You Sir, love planes.

 

Yves

Edited December 25, 2019 by yvesvidal

[Javlin]

Small update to the Polish P-51

[Javlin]

1 hour ago, yvesvidal said:

What a terrific collection. You Sir, love planes.

 

Yves

Yeah with the history my father had and being an AF brat saw a lot of planes growing up and I am really not that old being born in 61 but I come from a large family Yves been twelve of us if they all survived birth ended up with seven.I like ships to they just take so much time I live 1/3 mile from the Gulf of Mexico as the crow flies.I learned from a fella Bill Runnels who was a Bombardier in the 303rd we use to communicate on another forum in private chat he reminded alot of my father in some ways in how life was simple back then anyway he mentioned how they had to practice in Gulfport's Backbay   in winter survival ditching for in the ocean.Bill passed away not to long ago about a year or so a good man.A short story of his......

 

Short Burst
On days when our squadron did not fly a mission proficiency checks, both squadron and individual,
flights were ordered. We hated these feeling we should have the day off. On such a day our crew was
assigned a "bombing" check flight. I was to drop five 100 lb practice bombs from 10,000 ft. We were
standing by the aircraft when a jeep pulled up to the hard stand. Out stepped Col, William C. Sipes,
303rd Bomb Group Commander. He informed us he was going to ride along. That made this 19 year
old 2LT a little nervous to say the least. The Col. occupied the co-pilot seat. We took off, made the five
bomb runs. I folded up shop and stretched out on the floor. A few minutes later I heard "co-pilot to
bombardier, what is our location". I had no idea as I had been relaxing. I took a quick look and didn't
see a thing I recognized so replied "Sir, I don't know". He said if you will look straight down you will
see our base and the intercom went silent. I thought, boy am I in trouble and expected to receive some
rather firm comments from the Col. after landing. I dropped out of the nose hatch of the B-17 when on
the ground and waited. Col. Sipes deplaned and headed strait for me. I came to attention and when he
got about ten feet from me, he pointed his finger and with a smile said "Gotcha". He then
complimented me on the accuracy of my five bomb runs, got in his jeep and drove off. Boy was I
relieved. A week or so later I was assigned Lead Bombardier status.
It’s nice to have a boss with a sense of humour and understanding. He was a great pilot. Had access to
one of the newest spitfires. If you were lucky enough to see him take off you set down and watched the
show. I had one other personal encounter with him that speaks well of his character. Following VE-Day
he decided The Group under his command
should have a formal Victory Parade, class A uniforms and a band. He rounded up a bunch of band
instruments and called for volunteers. I played baritone and Col. Sipes played tuba in the band rather
than being on the review stand. I have searched for footage of this band passing in review without
success until a month ago. One of our Sons found it on You Tube. What a wonderful momento to have.
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Edited December 25, 2019 by Javlin