Jim J Szerző
Construction and main painting complete. Markings next. Thanks for looking.

Desert Marlin
Oh happy build!!!

KyMustang
Looking very good!

Landlubber Mike
Looking great Jim! Are you going to build one of the P-51s with the Eduard engine? I'm considering getting the Royal Class boxing and doing one with an open engine, but it's tough when all the markings have such great nose art.

Jim J Szerző
Thanks all for the comments. @Mike, I was actually planning this build with the engine but decided against it because I wanted to emphasize the lines of the plane and the distinctive nose art, as you mentioned. Thanks again.

Desert Marlin
I frequently struggle with that same question! The details are great, but getting the actual paint scheme across often takes precedence! Yours is doing quite well!!!

Jim J Szerző
Project is now complete. Snappy scheme but lots of masking. Thanks for looking.

Rui S
I like it, a lot 👍

Desert Marlin
That is some outstanding work!!! I'm very impressed!

Erik Leijdens
Another stunning piece Jim! The photography is excellent too.

Neuling
Excellent. As usual.

KyMustang
Wow…pictures 14 and 15. That is some stunning work.

Can you tell more about how you painted the OD?

Landlubber Mike
Came out great Jim, nice job! As much as I like opening the engines on my models, I think you made the right call keeping things closed.