North American P-51 Mustang MkI - Academy 1/72
Discussion
This was started last year on holiday as a "quickie". It only took me 18 months to finally finish it 
The kit is actually of the Apache ground attack version so I had to modify it slightly to bring it closer to the recce version used by the RAF. I've always liked the early Mustangs and felt they were unfairly maligned.
The kit is actually of the Apache ground attack version so I had to modify it slightly to bring it closer to the recce version used by the RAF. I've always liked the early Mustangs and felt they were unfairly maligned.
robemcdonald said:
Eric. I was wondering how you do your camouflage? It seems to be just right in terms of definition without too hard edge. I’d be interested to learn your technique.
Rolled into thin "worms" which are laid out on the surface of the model to delineate the pattern and then filled in with masking tape.
1/72 is too small to achieve the required thin overspray you see on real aircarft - unless you are a bit of an airbrush god.
Not my model but it does illustrate the technique -
robemcdonald said:
Is that the right picture? It looks like Tamiya flexible tape.
I think you are right. Here's a better picture. Once the Blue Tack is laid down, the appropriate areas can be filled in with Tamiya tape or equivalent. Copydex or Humbrol Maskol can also be used as a in filler as they dry to a rubbery consistency which peels away when dry.
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