I'm so happy all the acrylic paint makers finally made their own zinc chromate green and yellow. Once upon a time, only Model Master and Testor's had them in nasty enamel paints.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Haha the joys of modern paints!😄🤣
@tinglydingle7 ай бұрын
The P-51 wing is less reflective because the wing panel seams were all filled with glazing putty from Acme, but the putty was red and so the whole wing was painted silver to cover it. The fuselage did not receive the same treatment and so was left as unpainted aluminium. This means that period Mustangs didn't really have visible panel lines on their wings, with the key exception of the gun access hatches for obvious reasons! Fab model, you've absolutely nailed the paintwork. I can never get metallic paints looking so realistic!
@cdpgbc-mw2kz7 ай бұрын
Great comment. I never knew that. I have a few Mustangs to build so will keep this is mind.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much much for such an informative comment! I assume they did this for laminar flow… right? Thank you for the kind words😄
@pranaykumar83057 ай бұрын
That beautiful one piece cowl is what makes this, one of the best P-51D Kits out there even 20 years later.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
I couldn’t agree more!😄
@noroticus7 ай бұрын
ICM P51 is a full copy of this kit!
@olivier30757 ай бұрын
Désolé mon anglais est limité, je voulais simplement vous dire que vos vidéos sont une véritable source d’inspiration. Je ne fais pas de modèles d’avion mais du modelisme ferroviaire. J’apprécie specialement le vieillissement des cellules que j’applique sur les wagons et bâtiments. Un grand merci de France.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Really appreciate the comment (luckily google translate helped me out!)😄🤙🏻
@Bob-b7x6v7 ай бұрын
I remember the raised wood grain effect molded in to the old Monogram 1/48 P-51D kit. Now you have to do it with paint without making it look sad and cheap.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
I wonder why manufacturers don’t do it more often now?!🤨
@stuarthanna24177 ай бұрын
Very nice job. Such a nice kit. One note, the wide lower sections of the prop blades shouldn't show chipping. They were bonded rubber.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Very interesting, I might try and do a touch up later on them😄🤙🏻
@FinsburyPhil7 ай бұрын
Great metal finish - I agree about some of the overly patchy panel finishes out there. I will be trying a similar approach on an early EE Lightning but I've moved to water-based acrylics so will have to use something like Metal Colour.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I’m unfortunately not too familiar with many water based metallic paints, I’m sure there are some out there but they might not work the same as these super metallic ones!
@FinsburyPhil7 ай бұрын
@@machmodels I'll let you know.
@HipsterEstonian7 ай бұрын
The drop tank joke was probably the first time I have wholeheartedly laughed when watching any build videos....good job :'D
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Hahaha great! Thank you for watching😉😄
@machinist18792 ай бұрын
Excellent rendition of an iconic plane and kit with a unique paint scheme!
@machmodels2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Looking back on this video I’m not too sure if I’m happy with every aspect of it… so I think this is an excuse to get another mustang🤣🤣
@willwoods64667 ай бұрын
Amazing finish, enjoyed the video very much.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it😄🤙🏻
@benhietbrink57996 ай бұрын
That’s a great job on the old Tamiya bubble top. I really like the restraint you had with natural metal finish. The less shiny effect you saw in reference photos of the wings is because the wings were painted with an aluminium lacquer. Thank you for sharing and keep up the great work.
@machmodels6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the comment!😄😄
@Bob-b7x6v7 ай бұрын
What a pretty sky pony.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir!🤙🏻
@jeffball96576 ай бұрын
Love your builds. Informative, precise, a bit of a joy. No full orchestra music or overwhelming noise.😊
@machmodels6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, really appreciate such a positive comment😉😄
@modelmagic99307 ай бұрын
You know when your paint is flexing to hard once ya put your sunnies on.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Hahahaha yes exactly!🤣
@GhostRider2477 ай бұрын
another beautiful job Mach !!!!!!! stunning build !!!!!!!!!
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Haha thank you very much bud!🤙🏻😉
@KGmodels7 ай бұрын
The weathering looks amazing,all the techniques shown such a must for weathering anything I feel.Thanks for showing it all,and I have just recently started painting step after step,with an f1 kit,and it is a joy to paint after most steps.I hope we can finally talk at Hannants,maybe next week or two weeks time,as I currently have 2 more kits to finish.Thanks a lot!
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much sir! How is the kit going? Fingers crossed I’ll see you down there soon🤙🏻
@KGmodels7 ай бұрын
The Lotus is going great,just needs decals after a gloss coat,and should be done.Maybe I should try a plane kit with sooooooooo much experience. ;)
@rossdugdale86127 ай бұрын
Very nice build of a beautiful aircraft, I have a real soft spot for the old Tamiya kit, just a couple of observations, as an RAF Mustang IV I'm pretty sure it should have a louvred breather plate on the lower nose and an Aeroproducts propeller. Like your channel a lot and duly subscribed
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the information! Next time I’ll try to do a little more research😄🤙🏻
@alanmorris87837 ай бұрын
Hannants is just down the road from the RAF museum at Hendon. Free to get in, only pay for the parking. Best collection of WWI and WWII fighters and bombers.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
It sure is! I have been there many a time😄
@Bob-b7x6v7 ай бұрын
Those watercolor pencils are modeling magic.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
100%! Absolutely love them
@harry_14097 ай бұрын
Another stunning Job! Tamiya kits are my favourite to build so may have to get this one
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Definitely recommend picking this one up, it’s a real classic!🤙🏻😄
@darthhokum7 ай бұрын
Perfect work 👍👍👍
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much sir!😄🤣
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Not too sure where that laughy face came from??!!
@mets16177 ай бұрын
awesome build
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir😄🤙🏻
@flyboy93677 ай бұрын
Great job
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!🤙🏻
@annemulholland61403 ай бұрын
Top job
@machmodels3 ай бұрын
Thank you!👌🏻
@septiccalling83417 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Love your style, stuff and work rate...... more power to your elbow, mate 👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir! Really appreciate the kind words🤙🏻😉
@Aviation7157 ай бұрын
amazing build! keep up the good work!
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir! Really appreciate it😄
@Poopster4U7 ай бұрын
Nice job and thanks for all the tips!
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
No problem! Thank you for the comment😉
@Henrywinswars7 ай бұрын
Looks very nice
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!😄
@themodellingmuppet7 ай бұрын
Another great build 🎉
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much bud!😄
@kitbuilder30277 ай бұрын
Very nicely done. Thank you. Larry Landis
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much sir!😄
@gary63006 ай бұрын
Hi luke your mustang looks awesome the metal finish looks bloody well good mate might have to try this on my eduard p-51 cheers Gary 🇬🇧
@machmodels6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Let me know how you get on😄👌🏻
@LondonPredatorAngler6 ай бұрын
awesome.... should have done it in red tails version!
@machmodels6 ай бұрын
Haha very True, maybe next time😉
@RazedModeling7 ай бұрын
Absolutely love it mate, looks so good🔥
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you Matt!😄🤙🏻
@garybyk32087 ай бұрын
Have you thought about using a Yahu, Eduard Look or any of the 3D decal versions of instrument panels? Just about every model variant of the P-51D/K/CAC Mustang is covered. Easy to use by either replacing the kit panel entirely or fitting to the front of a sanded down kit panel. Experiment with a panel from the spares box and then apply to the next kit you make. I was very wary of these things but after using a couple I am a convert. Definitely worth consideration to enhance your already great build.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
I will 100% have to have a look! Thank you for the recommendation😄🤙🏻
@SupraGuy17227 ай бұрын
Your so Underrated and I love your vids, keep it up 😊
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much sir! Really appreciate it🤙🏻😉
@SullysScaleModels7 ай бұрын
Great build dude ,bear metal finish is fantastic something I haven't done yet but it's not one I'm really a fan off lol hence why I haven't done it😂
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much Sully! Bare metal finishes definitely had me a little scared before this one but now I’m feeling rather confident with them😄
@SullysScaleModels7 ай бұрын
@@machmodels like you said as well it's getting the right mix of panels without overdoing it! I did try a little on the KI61 I'm doing atm but with the issues iv had Its pretty lost on it now lol oh well next time
@gonzalomendoza31527 ай бұрын
Fantastic build and superb video!
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much bud!🤙🏻😄
@sukhoisu-27flankerbdude927 ай бұрын
I don’t understand how you build models so quickly! And the best part about it, there very good
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Haha thank you bud!😄🤙🏻
@typhoonhawker65487 ай бұрын
Wg.Cdr.James "JAS" Storrar's Mustnag KM232 was not P-51D(Mk.IV) but P-51K(Mk.IVA). P-51K fitted with Aeroproducts propeller.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the comment! Really appreciate the feedback, I will take it onboard for future builds😄😄
@handyman6837 ай бұрын
Attention to detail amazing
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir😄🤙🏻
@HammerheadModelMaking7 ай бұрын
Nice build my friend!
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much buddy! Soon I’ll be growing my mustang army like yourself🤣🤙🏻
@mazinman37 ай бұрын
Nice job, as usual! I always like it when these videos show mistakes & how to deal with the mistake…or not.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the feedback! Means a lot😄🤙🏻
@gwingdor7 ай бұрын
Stunning build mate!...please tell me how you painted the exhasuts..I've always had problems with them but yours look beautiful!
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir! Of course, initially based them in an iron colour, then mixed up a 70/30 brown brass mix and focused that at the base of the stubs. Matt varnished and stippled some dark brown wash into some of the details. Hope that helps!😄
@gwingdor7 ай бұрын
@@machmodels thank you very much!
@freemanreed52287 ай бұрын
Tamiya's canopy fits better than that in the open position. The aft end of the canopy on your model sits too high off the fuselage spine. Other than that a beautiful model. Keep up the good work.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you for letting me know, any idea of what I might’ve done wrong?😄
@freemanreed52287 ай бұрын
@@machmodels Using the antenna rigging might be the problem. It's not allowing the canopy to sit properly. EZ line might help if you are so inclined to use it. I don't know if you have an Eduard canopy or not? When I built my Tamiya 1/48 Mustang I didn't bother to do any rigging with the antenna wiring. The canopy sat down very well as on the real aircraft. Anyway, good luck. I am building Revell's 1/32 Mustang and I most likely won't rig that airplane. But, who knows, I might!!!!!
@neilhaas7 ай бұрын
P-51 Mustangs have a wooden floor very nice fighter planes. I have Mustangs of my own. RCAF, RAF, USNAVY unique fighter plane.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thanks Neil!
@duncanling21277 ай бұрын
Lovely work as usual love the weathering ❤
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much bud!😄🤙🏻
@johntreloar82037 ай бұрын
Nice work again Luke, it looks great.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you John!😄🤙🏻
@AlanWitton7 ай бұрын
Looks like a great kit! Good build!
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the comment😄
@paulcorrigan6497 ай бұрын
Is that a Norwegian squadron aircraft? The decal below the cockpit looks like their national marking. Superb job on the bare metal finish 👏
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
I don’t believe it is but someone might have more knowledge! Thanks for the comment😄
@kitbag90337 ай бұрын
It is a Wing Commander's pennant.
@ChristianSchroter7 ай бұрын
Hello mr.mach!thats a nice build you did. Thank you for sharing.keep the Faith. i love your narration. With sticky greetings. Christian
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much Christian😄😉
@goforitpainting7 ай бұрын
Looks cool. 👍
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!🤙🏻
@blarrrggg7 ай бұрын
there's a nice p-51 at hendon
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Ooo thank you for letting me know, I’ll have to go and check it out!🤙🏻
@shootmcrunfast7 ай бұрын
Looks great, picked up a few great tips there, many thanks. Perfect timing too, I'm about to start an F-51D in a similar scheme!! Any recommendations on the pencils??
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Fingers crossed the build goes well. The pencils I used are from a company called Castle😄
@thedeek65427 ай бұрын
Enjoyed this! Can I ask where did you get the model jig?
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! Of course, I bought it from EBMA.😄
@typhoon28277 ай бұрын
Thankd, I enyoyed that! I also twanged the landing gear light across the floor neber to be seen again. Could you drill out the exhausts? Or at least paint the ends black to create an illusion of their being tubes..?
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Haha I think everyone has done it at least once. Very good idea in those exhaust stubs, I’ll give it a go next time!😄
@blackcat627 ай бұрын
Hi Luke. Fabulous job. Can I ask which pencils you bought? Thanks. Paul
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Hi Paul! Sure can, I used a brand called Castle.😄
@blackcat627 ай бұрын
Thanks
@danwilliams16867 ай бұрын
Geeat build as always. I wish i could to to hannatts but travel costs would prohibitive!
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Ah dammit! Maybe just try to get there at least once😄🤙🏻
@danwilliams16867 ай бұрын
@@machmodels I'm sorry about my typos. Fat fingers and aging eyesight are not helpful !
@GDstory20237 ай бұрын
Thank you for your hard work! 👍 Subscribe and like! 🤗
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Welcome to the channel😄🤙🏻
@blacknass19437 ай бұрын
19:45 lol :D i has the same issiou today with the extingischer of the avro anson engins ^^ they ar so ooooo small you need hardly open your mind to refind it ^^ the funyst thing was it was on the place i searched 3 times befor ^^ ???? wtf !
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@Bob-b7x6v7 ай бұрын
BMF. Better get the gloss black base perfect.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Couldn’t have said it better myself!😄
@neilhaas7 ай бұрын
As seen in the movie Red Tails the squadron.
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Thank you Neil!
@Bob-b7x6v7 ай бұрын
Did you know the P-51 gained airspeed because of not using camouflage paint?
@machmodels7 ай бұрын
Oh wow! Do you have any idea how much?😄🤙🏻
@Bob-b7x6v7 ай бұрын
@@machmodels All the documentaries I've ever seen would suggest a few mph/kph. I think the puttied seams on the laminar flow wings bought more performance, though.