My research showed that this was the 487th Sqn color scheme (Blue Nosed *******s of Bodney no less) and the L should be on the tail. But heck, only purists would object!
Panel Lines: Used a panel pen and panel template from Tower Hobbies. Used the P51 Mustang book by Grinsell/Watanabe printed by Crown to try to copy the panel lines. There is a significant amount of poetic license
I'll try to get some more pics for you guys
Thanks for the compliments. The key for me is to not rush! It took 15 months....