Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux
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Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux
My own version of Gunze Super Iron next to exhaust ports since their Super Metallics have been on backorder for months now. Mica Silver panel just below canopy line.
Left side
Right side 2 panels in Mica Silver and Super Iron
Left side
Right side 2 panels in Mica Silver and Super Iron
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
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“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux
Masked for the tail rudder. Paint go on tomorrow. I'm done for the night. 
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux
That is looking 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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Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux
Couldn't sleep late last night. So I ended up painting the tail rudder red before heading to bed.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux
Tail rudder is red, French Blue is on nose. Spinner is also painted French Blue (no pic) I'm very happy of how the blue nose came out.
During airbrushing session, a bit of blue spilled on left outer wing flap
Gonna touch up that tomorrow at some point.
During airbrushing session, a bit of blue spilled on left outer wing flap
Gonna touch up that tomorrow at some point.“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux
Looking good. The French blue is good match for the early nose colors on the 352 birds. Later on it was a bit darker
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Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux
tempestjohnny wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2026 5:19 am Looking good. The French blue is good match for the early nose colors on the 352 birds. Later on it was a bit darker
Yeah, they are darker in late war. Thank God, I had picked up Blue Noser Tales on eBay 10 years ago or so. When I first heard about the book, I searched on Barnes & Nobles. Long story short, this book was so rare, it’s not available to the public. From my understanding, it was published to preserve the memories for veterans of the 352nd and their families. I got lucky to find it. I even sent an email to one Robert H. “Punchy” Powell regarding a question. Yes he did reply back which is something I will treasure. Not sure if I still have that email saved or not.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux
Those panels.... so crisp...so tidy... can't wait to see more.... and by the way... nice color choice 
Cut...File...Glue...Paint and...Repeat
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