Airfix 1/72 F-51D Mustang.

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Stikpusher wrote: Mon Sep 15, 2025 2:34 pm Image


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New Mexico ANG? Yep I'd do that if there were decals?

What's that cross?
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The cross is the Zia sun symbol on the flag of New Mexico

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1/72 decals - Here you go : https://www.super-hobby.com/products/No ... YyG5SEmXYR
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Cool! Thanks John, you're awesome!

You're on Carlos - Decals ordered (not here until November...), All I need now is a kit! :headslap:
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speedgraflex wrote: Mon Sep 15, 2025 4:07 pm Amazing work, Stuart. Bravo! I still really believe in metal spray cans, especially Tamiya’s aircraft line of paints. It’s wonderful seeing your work! Very happy for you!
Thanks Bruce - glad you like it!

At some point I have a 1/48 F-104C to build, and I've purchased a selection of Tamiya sprays to do that - white and a few different shades of metallic.
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Well it's up on it's legs, just. The U/C is the definite weak point of this kit - they're ALWAYs bent and wobbly and this harder plastic has made no difference what-so-ever. I think for this reason alone when I make my NM ANG bird I'll pick up a Tamiya kit.

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Current progress - the aircraft is essentially finished, I'm just finishing up the bombs and rockets to fit to it.

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Very nice.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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LyleW wrote: Thu Oct 02, 2025 6:07 amVery nice.
Thanks Lyle! I do like those markings.
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That's looking cracking Stuart! Very cool livery.
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Very nice!

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