Tamiya 1/48 scale P-47D Thunderbolt & P-51D Mustang

This is a two model spacial with the P-47 & P-51 both in metal finishes.

The P-47D with be painted in Alclad lacquers and the P-51D will be painted in Vallejo acrylics.

 

 

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In part one we build and weather the cockpits of both aircraft by washes and dry brushing.

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In part two we carry on construction of the P-47 and P-51, including painting and weathering the engine on the P-47.

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In part three we follow the P-51D build and find out that the Vallejo acrylics don't work out as expected and result in having to remove them from the model and sand the whole thing back and start again with a different acrylic paint Citadels. I also show how to paint Klear/Future on with a brush.

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In part four we follow the P-47D build and use the Alclads. We also cover the easy way to paint invasion strips.

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In part five we decal both models, wash the invasion strips, paint the spinner and props and start work on the undercarriage.

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I part six we bring the whole thing together, hand paint the Klear/Future onto the mustang, fix all the small parts on and then the reveal.

A 30 minute 190MB video

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