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Title: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others!
Post by: RAGIII on September 27, 2024, 10:55:32 AM

My build of the Academy 1/72nd scale P-51D OOB. Markings are from an Ancient Superscale/Microscale decal sheet. I used MRP White and Dark Aluminum, as well as Tamiya Flat Aluminum. Weathering with Oils and Tamiya Powders.
RAGIII


(https://i.postimg.cc/3NQvG15N/IMG-20240925-184920723-HDR.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/9XwbqgTm/IMG-20240925-184925332-HDR.jpg)


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Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale
Post by: NigelR on September 27, 2024, 06:21:21 PM

Very nice indeed, if a bit tiny....... ;)

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale
Post by: macsporran on September 27, 2024, 09:05:54 PM

Congrats on a terrific wee 'Stang, Rick.
Hats off to you for switching between scales - I don't think I could manage a 1/72 kit these days, let alone one as good as this.
Sandy

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale
Post by: Brad Cancian on September 28, 2024, 08:10:07 AM

Excellent work Rick, looks great!

Cheers,

BC

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale
Post by: RAGIII on September 30, 2024, 12:08:16 PM

Thanks Guys. I am enjoying doing some US aircraft from the European air war! Finding that although Academy May not equal Arma and Eduard, they build up nicely!
 
RAGII

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale
Post by: PrzemoL on October 01, 2024, 08:16:32 PM

A truly nice pony, Rick. Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale
Post by: RAGIII on October 15, 2024, 04:58:35 AM

Thanks, Przemo! Between the Hurricane, a household plumbing issue, and an unexpected weekend stay in the Hospital, I am just catching up on things!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale
Post by: RAGIII on January 03, 2025, 12:35:25 PM

Adding some more 8th AF/ War over Europe builds. First another Academy P-51D. The markings are also from the old Superscale Decal sheet.
RAGIII

(https://i.postimg.cc/tRfXM2X4/IMG-20241219-193409943-HDR.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/BZh8QT4r/IMG-20241219-193426309-HDR.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/jjKqh2R6/IMG-20241219-193353078-HDR.jpg)

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale
Post by: RAGIII on January 03, 2025, 12:45:22 PM

Academy P-51 B/C and DML P-38J.
RAGIII

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bv2NX9PW/IMG-20241116-195055973-HDR.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/sxgJ6M6y/IMG-20241119-124426855-HDR.jpg)

Revell P-51B and Academy P-47D.

(https://i.postimg.cc/JhYXbj4y/IMG-20241028-180734837-HDR.jpg)

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others!
Post by: AngryJazz on January 03, 2025, 05:04:19 PM

Very nice pair! Looks stunning!
I really like a P-38  ;D

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others!
Post by: RAGIII on January 04, 2025, 01:04:15 AM

Quote from: AngryJazz on January 03, 2025, 05:04:19 PM

Very nice pair! Looks stunning!
I really like a P-38  ;D

Thanks. I will most likely do at least one more P-38 as I am a fan also!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others!
Post by: NigelR on January 04, 2025, 03:15:54 AM

Very nice work indeed. But it's all time that could be spent building WWI subjects...... ;) ;D

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others!
Post by: gedmundson on January 04, 2025, 03:31:37 AM

Very nicely done Rick - those really turned out well. I had to chuckle at Nigel's comment about "time spent better on WW1 models" as I try to balance varied interests with motivation to start some of the models in the stash (or buy something new!).
Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others!
Post by: Kreston on January 04, 2025, 04:11:04 AM

Nice work!  I appreciate the subtle weathering you've achieved.

Kreston

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others!
Post by: RAGIII on January 06, 2025, 07:36:18 AM

Quote from: NigelR on January 04, 2025, 03:15:54 AM

Very nice work indeed. But it's all time that could be spent building WWI subjects...... ;) ;D

Thanks Nigel! As for Ww1 subjects I can buy about 8 of these cheap Academy and Hasegawa WW2 kits for every single 1/32nd WW1 kit. Sad but true. Once the CSM Nieuport 11 arrives I will be back in the proper portion of this forum  8)
RAGIII

Quote from: gedmundson on January 04, 2025, 03:31:37 AM

Very nicely done Rick - those really turned out well. I had to chuckle at Nigel's comment about "time spent better on WW1 models" as I try to balance varied interests with motivation to start some of the models in the stash (or buy something new!).
Cheers,
Gary

Thanks Gary! I have become very fond of these little kits  8) A nice distraction for sure!
RAGIII

Quote from: Kreston on January 04, 2025, 04:11:04 AM

Nice work!  I appreciate the subtle weathering you've achieved.

Kreston

Thanks Kreston!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others!
Post by: dr 1 ace on January 08, 2025, 05:44:23 AM

All well done Amigo !

Ed

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others!
Post by: RAGIII on January 09, 2025, 12:26:11 AM

Quote from: dr 1 ace on January 08, 2025, 05:44:23 AM

All well done Amigo !

Ed

Thanks for the Comment Amigo!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others!
Post by: DaveB on January 10, 2025, 03:41:07 AM

Cracking work on all your WW2 fighters, Rick - love the first Mustang model.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others!
Post by: RAGIII on January 13, 2025, 04:03:55 AM

Quote from: DaveB on January 10, 2025, 03:41:07 AM

Cracking work on all your WW2 fighters, Rick - love the first Mustang model.

Regards

Dave

Thanks Dave. I have another Mustang in the works. I think I am addicted  :o
RAGIII

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others!
Post by: lone modeller on January 14, 2025, 06:51:12 AM

Some very fine models there Rick - and the finish on all of them is first class. I am still getting the hang of the fact that they are in God's Own Scale - they look much larger.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others!
Post by: RAGIII on January 17, 2025, 12:26:13 AM

Quote from: lone modeller on January 14, 2025, 06:51:12 AM

Some very fine models there Rick - and the finish on all of them is first class. I am still getting the hang of the fact that they are in God's Own Scale - they look much larger.

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen! I have finished yet another Mustang. This one is Tamiya plus a tail conversion by Pavla for the early version with No fin fillet.. Thanks to WD for gifting the kit and conversion.
RAGIII

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Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others!
Post by: Alexis on March 10, 2025, 02:00:20 AM

Some fantastic work on those ponies Rick ! Natural metal turned out really well


Alexis

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others!
Post by: Borsos on March 10, 2025, 02:18:14 AM

Very nice builds, I really like them all!

Title: Re: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others!
Post by: RAGIII on March 10, 2025, 09:32:29 AM

Quote from: Alexis on March 10, 2025, 02:00:20 AM

Some fantastic work on those ponies Rick ! Natural metal turned out really well


Alexis

Thanks and Welcome Back! Since My Wife was Diagnosed with Lung Cancer three years ago I have spent more time here than on topic. Simple No Stress Builds!
RAGIII

Quote from: Borsos on March 10, 2025, 02:18:14 AM

Very nice builds, I really like them all!

Thanks Andreas!
RAGIII