Guest Peterpools Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) Tamiya P-51D MUSTANG Col. C.E. “Bud†Anderson Old Crow P-51D-10-NA Needing to renew the juices and deciding to put the Skyraider on hold until until I feel the desire to pick up the build again, I decided I wanted to literally get back in the 32nds scale saddle again and build another Tamiya Mustang. Needing a relaxing and enjoyable build, the Mustang fit the bill absolutely perfectly. The project will be basically OOB, with some enhancing by including Barracuda resin upgrade parts, some Eduard PE sets, Brassin Wheel Set, HGW seatbelts and 'Dingy' cushion and decals from EagleCal. I still had a nice collection of Eduard PE sets left over from Big Beautiful Doll and I'm sure a lot of them will find a home on Old Crow. Weathering will be 'Used but not Abused' and on the light side, whil . Alclad will be my weapon of choice for the NMF. Right now the jury is still out on the wing issue and I'll need to make a decision a bit down the road. The Big Merlin was built straight from the box and fell together light a dream. Base color; Tamiya semi gloss black with various metal shades used to highlight some of the mechanics. The firewall and coolant tank are Model Master enamel green zinc chromate, while the piping is Alclad dark aluminum. An oil pinwash helped bring out the coolant tank details and provided all the weathering needed except for a quick dry brushing with Apple Barrel Dove Gray. Old Crow being a P-51D-1-NA dictates following the 'B' version in the instructions. Sure feels like visiting an old friend again and the fun is back Thanks for checking in The starting purchase: The Coolant Tank The Big Merlin Edited January 4, 2014 by Peterpools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSgt0372 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Very nice start! Dan Paxton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Nice start Peter. I could n't agree more with your plan. When I needed a pick-me-up project in the past I built one of these and I had a barrel full of fun. It looks as though you'll double your pleasure by adding all of the aftermarket bits too. Super idea. Keep us all up to speed on progress but don't sweat the small stuff. Build for yourself and have a ball. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Cheers Peter, you're off to a fantastic start! These Tamiya Mustang kits are contagious, aren't they? The project will be basically OOB I dunno... doesn't look like a mostly OOB build to me LOL! Thomas Lund 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Belford Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) Good start....... Had to take a look on your progress after your post on my P51D/K dirty weatered bird i see, and love the dirt as you already know. Im for shure gonna peek several times on your progress on this birdie (im in for the P51K in my build Mrs. Bonnie) So keep em coming :popcorn: /Mal Edited October 20, 2013 by Mal_Belford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinuheH Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Nice start - keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nigelr32 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Nice one Peter, I see you're off to a great start on that little friend. Come on, get me all enthused to get my Mustang out again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Nice work with the coolant tank and engine! Mustangs are always nice! HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Nice start. Natural metal or OD/NG? Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phasephantomphixer Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Best marking choice with the best kit-can't go wrong! What of the paper tanks? Perhaps see if Roy (Barracudacals) has his latest resin ones ready... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 MSGT Much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 geedubelyer First time in months, I couldn't wait to hit the model room and keep building. Right with you about not sweating the small stuff Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Frank I'm quickly finding out how contagious they really are. Sure looks like #3 and # 4 will be joining the stash sooner then later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Mal Thanks for checking in. I followed you Buffalo build start to finish and will be aklso be following your Korean Mustang all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 SinuheH Thanks for the kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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