P51 D "Nooky Booky IV"

Just for the P51D fans out there here is Nooky Booky IV.....well the cockpit anyway, and its hand painted not a decal.

The hardest part was the artificial horizon (far right white and blue dot) see above.

and a few hours later...

The panels are highlighted using a mix of 4 parts thinners to 1 part paint and using a fine brush, capillary action takes the paint along the panel grooves.

The bottle top gives an idea of the scale and a matchstick works well too.

 

 

8 hours later and a sore arse from not moving and hey presto. Add another 3 hours and its almost complete.

 

 

 P51 D "Nooky Booky" at Duxford.

The picture was spoiled by the white van and clutter so armed with PSP7 I had a go at removing them.

                                                                      

 The end result .

   

 

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