MJO Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) Well, I had wanted to build a WWII diorama with a fighter from that era for some time. My Father served as a gunner radio operator on a B-24 Liberator, hence my fascination with aircraft from all eras but WWII in particular. This diorama started off modestly but as all of you know, the first thought is not necessarily what the final product will be. So, I have included some starter photos and then of course the final outcome. This particular Mustang is not the Tamiya but rather the Revell P-51D-5NA. I detailed it as though it was the Tamiya kit and the results you can evaluate for yourself. I really like the airfield, using many WWII photos from Ramitelli Airfield and the particular P51D is intact an unidentified by pilots name from Ramitelli circa 1947-48. I also include the photo I used to create my Mustang. One side light (photos included), the tail on a 5NA was incorrect for a P51D, and made the necessary change to back date it. Hoping you enjoy seeing this as much as I enjoyed creating it, thanks. Edited March 13, 2021 by MJO Forgot one photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Great tribute to the Red Tails. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Great work. I just watched the movie last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 There is a lot of history to be found and perhaps if you are like I am, the story historically with regard to the Tuskegee Airmen and the amazing job they did while serving this country joes along way to show their Patriotism and valor. Thanks Jim B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Fantastic job, what a great diorama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vietnam Vet67 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Tuskegee Airman museum moves:https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2021/03/13/tuskegee-airmen-wright-museum/115555474/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Excellent diorama and a nice tribute to some amazing men! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 This is awesome. I agree what a nice tribute to great men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safire6 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Awesome build of my favorite airplane of all time. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Very nice work. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigryan18 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Awesome dio... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Very realistic looking diorama and tribute to those brave Americans. Somewhere on my computer is a picture of some of the remaining members next to my Mustang convertible they rode in the parade in DC a few years ago. This poster they signed is on my garage wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bojaciuk Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Very, very well done! I was involved with GMP’s red tail series and airbase. Got to meet one of hero’s at Reading during WWII weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Very kool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Very nice. A beautiful job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Nice tribute to the awesome men who endured oppression and still succeeded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 what they all said x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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