IJ001 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 First test fit of the block in to the fuselage and looking OK... Been working on another project today so back to 'Mrs Bonnie' tomorrow. Thanks for taking the time to look and/or comment. Ian. 109 and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJ001 Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) Various gauges of fuse wire and stiff florists wire in bundles and individually (super)glued in to place. Not doing too much here just enough to add some interest. My last set of resin updates arrived this morning, so after finishing-up in the wheel wells, I can jump back into the 'pit.Ian. Edited October 16, 2016 by IJ001 Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJ001 Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) OK, on we go... Wheel well done now: Engine bearers and engine bay painted inside & out: Fuselage interior(s) painted ready for 'pit and radiator sub-assemblies: Then I got brave and went for another test-fit: All looks fine and lines up as well as can be expected at this early stage. Next, back to 'pit - the remainder of my resin goodies arrived this week, so I'm ready to get stuck-in. Thanks for taking the time to look and/or comment. Ian. Edited October 20, 2016 by IJ001 Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcben80 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Ian, Just getting caught up and I'm loving the progress you've made so far. Really makes me want to get started on one of the Mustangs in the stash. Can't wait to see those decals in action! Looking forward to more updates. Cheers, Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrosjzmichos Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Great progress so far Ian! Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJ001 Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 OK back to the P-51 after finishing my 1:48 F/A-18... Sidewalls finished. Used Barracuda's placards throughout the pit. Mixed my own green from three parts Tamiya Flat Green (XF5) and two parts Tamiya Chromate Yellow. I've also used the Barracuda resin throttle quadrant - although in this pic the actual (late) throttle lever hasn't yet been added. Seat is painted XF5 straight from the bottle for contrast with just a little 'old school' dry brushing for weathering. I'll be using Eduard belts simply because I had already had them 'in stock', otherwise I would have gone with HGW belts. Barracuda radio battery and leads. The radio itself is the Tamiya item but I cut the switch-box from the Barracuda radio and grafted it on to the Tamiya one. Using Roy's instructions I wired the radio & battery with various gauges of fuse wire all fixed with CA glue. IP came-out well and I replaced the control column with the Barracuda one. I'll be at the 'Armistice in Cambridge' show at the weekend so will be attempting to thread & fix the seat harness in front of a small and bemused crowd of Kiwi's - photo's may follow next week depending upon how successful that operations goes !!. Thanks for taking the time to look and/or comment, more soon. AFN Ian. Shaka HI, Out2gtcha and D Bellis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Ian, Excellent work! I'm really impressed with your assembly and painting, and the wiring looks spot-on! Cheers, Tom IJ001 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Looking great, so far! HÃ¥kan IJ001 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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