Author Topic: New mustang (Read 4824 times)

JohnCallentine · « **on:** March 02, 2011, 11:19:04 PM »

Here's a few pics of my new P-51 just in time for VSC. Classic legal Mustang 3, PA61 power. First flight Friday.

Wynn Robins · « **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2011, 11:35:22 PM »

VERY NICE!!!!!!! hope it flies as good as it looks!

Bill Little · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2011, 12:35:16 AM »

Very very nice, John! Outstanding airbrush work and details.

Good luck with it.

Big Bear

louie klein · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2011, 05:26:37 AM »

Mighty fine craftsmanship, Looks like a winna!--LOUIE

Bill Hodges · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2011, 06:33:30 AM »

Absolutely beautiful!!!

Bill Hodges

Airacobra · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2011, 07:06:22 AM »

That is awesome John, very nice job of building!!

mike hartung · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2011, 07:37:15 AM »

Now thats what I call an airplane. Its about as good as it gets. Hats off to your craftsmanship.

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2011, 07:56:50 AM »

The title of the thread led me to think "another profile"

Wow it's a beautifully detailed airplane! That is as nice as it gets!

Who's design Mustang is it? Is it Al's?

You have done both Al Rabe and Ron Burns justice by holding up the banner for their excellence!

Again, ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:26:07 AM »

WOW! What an awesome Mustang! Front row for sure. Can't wait to see it up close and personal at VSC. See you there.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2011, 09:04:40 AM »

VERY NICE!!!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2011, 09:47:30 AM »

I too hope to see it in person and up close at VSC. If it is Al's design I see you have been studying he writings and pics on SSW. It is gorgeous in the pics.

JamieHolford · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:22:50 AM »

That Mustang looks pretty damn sharp.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2011, 12:03:53 PM »

Yep, looks like an Al Rabe, classic legal Mustang. Very slick. Hope it flies well for you. Sure looks good.

jose modesto · « **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2011, 12:27:16 PM »

WOW. Now that's ink work. the subtle shading at panel lines is spectacular. Most shading at panel lines are done to heavy.
Jose Modesto

Robertc · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2011, 12:56:57 PM »

John,

Yours looks great! I think this is the first Mustang III by Bill Rutherford, shot in 1969.
See you at VSC!

Robert Compton

Gene O'Keefe · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2011, 01:06:07 PM »

OUTSTANDING !!!!! .... "11" Stuka kills.... I don't think Matt Neuman will mind though !

Bill Little · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2011, 04:23:01 PM »

Hi John,

I was so taken by it, I forgot to ask...........

What did you use for the silver? clear?

(and yes I think it looks AWESOME! I am going to build one, and if it comes out even 50% as nice, I'll be thrilled!)

Big Bear

RC Storick · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2011, 04:47:14 PM »

Beautiful job. How much does it weigh?

Sheldon Hartwell · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2011, 05:18:17 PM »

John,

I can only sum it up in two words; absolutely stunning. I can only hope to get to that level of quality some day. I love your attention to all of the details.
Sheldon

John KruziK · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2011, 05:23:10 PM »

Looks great!!! True craftsmanship!!

dave shirley jr · « **Reply #20 on:** March 03, 2011, 05:29:32 PM »

WOW!!!!!!
THAT IS FANTASTIC JOHN
(i know i'm yelling its that good)
wish i was going to tuscon just to see you fly it
Dave jr.

W.D. Roland · « **Reply #21 on:** March 03, 2011, 06:13:33 PM »

Ty
As near perfect as I have ever seen? That 51 is as perfect as has ever been seen.

John
Absolutely incredible!

A Standing Ovation!

Pactra Urethane spray paint finish?

David

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #22 on:** March 03, 2011, 06:30:33 PM »

Very nice indeed...

JohnCallentine · « **Reply #23 on:** March 03, 2011, 06:38:55 PM »

Thanks all for the kind words. It is an Al Rabe Mustang3. I used the laser cut ribs and fuselage formers. All the shells are molded. The finish is Brodak B-25 silver with PPG 2-part urethane top coat. All the markings are painted. It weighs 61 oz.

Bill Little · « **Reply #24 on:** March 03, 2011, 06:40:07 PM »

Quote from: JohnCallentine on March 03, 2011, 06:38:55 PM

Thanks all for the kind words. It is an Al Rabe Mustang3. I used the laser cut ribs and fuselage formers. All the shells are molded. The finish is Brodak B-25 silver with PPG 2-part urethane top coat. All the markings are painted. It weighs 61 oz.

Thanks, John.

Big Bear

Eric Viglione · « **Reply #25 on:** March 03, 2011, 06:44:25 PM »

John - I KNOW that took some serious work! Great outcome for what must have been a monumental effort.
congrats on bringing that baby to reality.

Now, try to be kind when that typical non-C/L person walks up to you and says "Hey, thats cool, where can I buy one of those?" Heh heh...

Great job!
EricV

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #26 on:** March 03, 2011, 06:46:16 PM »

WOW !!!!

Bill Little · « **Reply #27 on:** March 03, 2011, 06:50:55 PM »

Quote from: Eric Viglione on March 03, 2011, 06:44:25 PM

John - I KNOW that took some serious work! Great outcome for what must have been a monumental effort.
congrats on bringing that baby to reality.

Now, try to be kind when that typical non-C/L person walks up to you and says "Hey, thats cool, where can I buy one of those?" Heh heh...

Great job!
EricV

yeah, don't give 'em a bloody nose!

Big Bear

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #28 on:** March 03, 2011, 07:01:01 PM »

I'l get " What kit was that built from "

Shultzie · « **Reply #29 on:** March 03, 2011, 07:07:38 PM »

A MASTERPIECE!

Your photo skills are pretty amazing also....
GOTTA ASK??? (What program did you use to blurrrrrrrrr out that background. Really makes that work of art of your "POP!"

Will Hinton · « **Reply #30 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:09:16 PM »

Only one word needed - SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!