5 O'Clock High

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Timbo

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Posted 1545656474	Reply with quote #1

Well, it feels good to have completed this GB. After a pretty good start to the build life got busy and I didn't have time for it but I started on it again, not sure if I could finish in time, but here it is all done and I'm happy with the results. As mentioned in my build thread, the kits are a Tamiya 1/72 P-51 Mustang and an Eduard 1/72 FW-190 A5 profi-pack, which after purchasing an accessory pack of sprues, had enough parts for 2 planes. Both kits were beautiful, easy and straight forward builds. Both kits where built out of the box with the exception on aftermarket pilots which came from PJ productions. Paints used on the P-51 were Alclad II for the aluminum and Tamiya paints for everything else. On the FW-190's I used a mix of Tamiya and Vallejo Model Air. My idea for this diorama was to have the P-51 attacking the 2 FW-190's from behind and above. The final diorama depicts the moment the FW-190's realize they are being attacked and are breaking to either side to get away. I hope you like it, here are the final photos....... 1 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 2 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 3 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 4 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 5 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 6 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 7 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 8 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 9 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 10 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 11 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 12 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 13 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 14 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 15 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 16 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 17 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 18 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 19 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 20 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr 21 by Tim Ashton, on Flickr As always, thanks for looking __________________ Tim
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TedUSA

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Posted 1545978611	Reply with quote #2

Tim, I have no idea why I did not get an email about your finish. I'm subscribed to the project. I like it....no, I love it. You did excellent work on the planes and IMHO the angles of the planes in relationship to each other is perfect. I can feel the ACTION in the pictures. Great work all round! I've wanted to do something like this but I'm chicken. I'm really chicken of metal colors. Congratulations on an outstanding result! Ted __________________ Ted pinterest pg. of scale models/dioramas: http://www.pinterest.com/intrstinpintrst/awesome-scale-models/
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Timbo

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Posted 1546007032	Reply with quote #3

Thank you Ted. About the metal colours, I was very afraid when it came time to paint with Alclad. I had used it about 15 years ago but forgot how it worked but all my worrying was for nothing. I can't believe how easy it is to spray, it dries rock hard and quickly, no need to clear coat and the decal solutions had no bad effects on the finish. I'm actually looking forward to using it again on new builds in the future, maybe even the 1/72 GB if that gets voted through. Bottom line is go for it. Tim __________________ Tim
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remy

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Posted 1546008121	Reply with quote #4

Hi Tim, absolutely love it. I was wondering how the finished setup would look like but it turned out great. Gives me some inspiration for a future plane build :) Love how three completely different ideas turned into great builds and dioramas! __________________ ================== Cheers, Remy
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Choppa Nutta

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Posted 1546047410	Reply with quote #5

Very dynamic depiction ! and well painted too that's gonna look good on any shelf 😉 __________________ May The Farce Be With You ! Paul... Gallery http://genessis-models.websitetoolbox.com/post/a-gallery-of-my-art-other-endeavours-with-video-links-8037830?&trail=15
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vdbo76

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Posted 1546088616	Reply with quote #6

Very cool dogfight, love it. __________________ Fabian Amsterdam, The Netherlands https://www.instagram.com/vdbo76/
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Timbo

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Posted 1546434541	Reply with quote #7

Thanks everyone, and happy New Year. __________________ Tim
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Kit'n'Kaboodle

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Posted 1546538540	Reply with quote #8

Absolutely brilliant work, the dio really captures the dynamics of the moment! Well done, love it! And happy new year to you too! __________________
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remy

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Posted 1548181476	Reply with quote #9

Hi Tim, great job and loved doing this GB with you! On to the next one :) __________________ ================== Cheers, Remy
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TedUSA

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Posted 1548183871 · Edited	Reply with quote #10

Great work all round timbo. I enjoyed this GB. Hopefully we will be In another one together down the road. __________________ Ted pinterest pg. of scale models/dioramas: http://www.pinterest.com/intrstinpintrst/awesome-scale-models/
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Kit'n'Kaboodle

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Posted 1548188590	Reply with quote #11

Congratulations on your trophy, well done! __________________
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vdbo76

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Posted 1548227530	Reply with quote #12

Congratulations, great work! __________________ Fabian Amsterdam, The Netherlands https://www.instagram.com/vdbo76/
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