Author Topic: Academy P-51D in 1/72nd scale: Plus Others! (Read 4965 times)

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

NigelR · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2024, 06:21:21 PM »

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

macsporran · « **Reply #2 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

Brad Cancian · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2024, 08:10:07 AM »

Excellent work Rick, looks great!

Cheers,

BC

RAGIII · « **Reply #4 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

PrzemoL · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2024, 08:16:32 PM »

A truly nice pony, Rick. Thanks for sharing.

RAGIII · « **Reply #6 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

RAGIII · « **Reply #7 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

RAGIII · « **Reply #8 on:** January 03, 2025, 12:45:22 PM »

Academy P-51 B/C and DML P-38J.
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Revell P-51B and Academy P-47D.

AngryJazz · « **Reply #9 on:** January 03, 2025, 05:04:19 PM »

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

RAGIII · « **Reply #10 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

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

NigelR · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2025, 03:15:54 AM »

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

gedmundson · « **Reply #12 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

Kreston · « **Reply #13 on:** January 04, 2025, 04:11:04 AM »

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

Kreston

RAGIII · « **Reply #14 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......

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

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

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