themongoose Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 I'm enjoying the details and tips you've added. Gonna make this a great reference to come back to. Hey, if you can be swayed any i'd vote for the yellow tail🿠Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Very nice build so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 it looks like a very satisfying build and end result, i'm sure. Great kit!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 This bodes well for the build that I have planned and might even tempt me to buy another one, well at that price it would be bad manners not to ! Cheers Dennis MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlow Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 OK, onwards with this build. I was struck down with a nasty dose of flu which stopped me doing much at all, and last week wasn't great either. So finally this weekend I've got back on it. P-51D-5 26 by Matt Low, on Flickr From reading about the early P-51Ds it seems they had a less extensive application of YZC in the gear bays. The wing inner skin was left unprimered but the spar, stringers and other areas were given YZC. This resulted in a laborious masking session. Result is good enough and once give a light weathering it'll look fine. P-51D-5 27 by Matt Low, on Flickr Closer in you can see that I've filled all the indentations in the lower wing for the rocket stubs, filled some sink marks around the spent shell/link ejector chutes and I decided to open up the ejector chutes as well. This is probably not necessary but I wanted to see how it looked (still need boxing in). Anyone got any idea what the indentation circled in red is? It should be there, I just can't figure what it is. P-51D-5 27 by Matt Low, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlow Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 P-51D-5 30 by Matt Low, on Flickr Cockpit is coming along nicely. I've tried to maintain a sheen on the fuel tank to indicate rubber. More detail painting to do but most components are ready to go in. P-51D-5 29 by Matt Low, on Flickr Here's a crap photo of something to watch out for. I took some time to attach each rear half of the fuselage to the rest - getting the outer surfaces to have as small a step as possible (or none). Getting a good exterior fit has resulted in a small gap at the centre seam now. Not a problem as it's better to have the gap here than as a step on the fuselage skin. P-51D-5 31 by Matt Low, on Flickr monthebiff and LSP_Kevin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlow Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Another small step. The Mustang had a canvas 'boot' covering all the delicate mechanism around the tail wheel leg. I am currently creating one out of Plasticine. Once it looks how I want it, I'll give it a coat of CA to seal and harden it. The original wheel strut was cut off and has been replaced with some bent steel wire... this strut looked quite delicate in plastic - I can also now pose the tail wheel at a jaunty angle. P-51D-5 28 by Matt Low, on Flickr Here's another poor photo just showing how nicely the inserts for the filtered carburettor intakes fit. Revell provide three variations - solid (seen here) holes (what I'd think of as 'classic' look) and holes plus vents. I think the little intake seen on the fuselage side here needs to be removed - I believe it is an intake for the latter location of the battery..? P-51D-5 32 by Matt Low, on Flickr Finally for tonight, a couple of sundries. To let me insert the exhaust as late i the build as possible, I've separated the chin intake and the disk that fits behind the propeller. This means I can fit and fair in the intake but leave the front of the nose open to allow access to the exhaust locations. The other item is the alternate seat. This was apparently used as and when needed and doesn't seem directly related to specific batches. Therefore I thought why not - it'll be a bit different. I've opened up the back to give the holes a bit more of a 3D look. Not sure how much extra detail to add to this, I'll decide when I have better info on what the seat actually looked like. P-51D-5 25 by Matt Low, on Flickr LSP_Kevin, MikeMaben and CATCplSlade 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 When I had a good look at the wings I thought the indentation circled could be for the bazooka mounts? mattlow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 That seat is the Schick Johnson type... There is some useful info here.. http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=65446 mattlow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Thanks for the tip on the tail gap Matt. A fillet shaped shim should fit in there nicely Your ship's lookin' good so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Anyone got any idea what the indentation circled in red is? It should be there, I just can't figure what it is. P-51D-5 27 by Matt Low, on Flickr I'm pretty sure this is the fuel connection port for the wing tanks. mattlow and Big Texan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 The two holes forward of the shell ejection ports are to locate the Underwing stores rack. This image gives an indication of the fuel inlet in relation to the stores rack.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I start this build log with a little trepidation as it often spells the kiss of death for my builds (as many of you here know.. ). Matt I can certainly relate to this. I've stopped posting WIP threads altogether until I can actually (hopefully) finish something. mattlow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Mounting for the M-10 tubes seems a plausible reason mattlow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I'm pretty sure this is the fuel connection port for the wing tanks. It is a jacking point. The decal No. 80 saying "Jack Here" is to be applied next to it. HTH Radu Out2gtcha and Kagemusha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now