Mark M Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) ok, its time!!! This is part of a project i had to build a few Mustangs of the same unit, the unit i choose was RAF East Wrentham, as some of you may remember i built 'stinky' a few months ago. Now while researching the subject and asking on several forums about 1/32 Mustangs i was gifted this 1/32 Tamiya Mustang!!! (thanks to the gifter you know who you are) anyway this is probably the most expensive kit ive built, and i really want to do it justice so dont expect lots of updates, i know many of you have built this kit, so ill no doubt be asking for help as i go along, i just hope my skill level is enough for this kit wish me luck Edited August 12, 2017 by Mark M Out2gtcha and Gazzas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Have fun with it, don't rush. It's a beautiful kit and there are several finished on here that you can use for reference. Always good to see another Mustang, especially finished in the markings of a different fighter group. Richard Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 Have fun with it, don't rush. It's a beautiful kit and there are several finished on here that you can use for reference. Always good to see another Mustang, especially finished in the markings of a different fighter group. Richard I have a soft spot for east Wrentham as i have family living in the village, so for me it makes sense, i hopefully will get a finished photo of her and her sisters actually on the base (or what remains of it) R Palimaka and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 UPDATE 1 ok ive spent about 4 hours today building the engine, and its not finished!!! the engine is a kit in its self, with more parts than some kits once the pieces are cleaned up (and there isnt that much cleaning to do) the fit is near perfect the has been a couple of seams to clean up but nothing major, the instructions call out for a gloss black paint, so ive used alclad, gloss black primer now the questions begin im using this as a reference is this accurate? to work from? also - reading forward in the instructions you get choices for A,B,C i know about that tail unit and thats sorted, but how can i find out about the different cockpit options? for my Wrentham girl? thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) If you can find Brett Green's book on building the Tamiya P-51 Mustang I suggest you pick it up. Even if you don't go for all the options and such that Brett does, the tips and pictures are helpful. Here is a link to the build review from the book. If you scroll down you'll see a picture of the nose and you'll see what I mean (down below) about most of the engine being covered up. I used it on my Big Beautiful Doll and will refer to it again when I start on Duchess Arlene. some time...... Good luck! Chris BTW, don't go too crazy on detailing the spark wires, etc until you get a look at some build references. The engine mount frames and the exhaust covers an awful lot of the sides of the engine. I even painted my spark plug wires bright red and you just can't see them. CN Edited July 12, 2017 by CANicoll Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 Mark, what's her name. I mean the Mustang that you are modeling. Thank you. â“‚ not 100% sure which one ill build yet, but it will either be - Janet, Cookie, Hubert or Louisiana Heatwave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 This should be good, one day I will be brave enough to tackle the Tamiya super kits lurking in my loft Cheers Dennis Bomber_County, Mark M and CANicoll 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Dennis, JUMP IN!! Even if you don't go for all the AM stuff, it really is a fun build. Very detailed, the instructions are pretty good and there are a lot of reference material available. It will challenge you, but in a good way. You won't need to man-handle bits to get them to fit, so you can concentrate on a tight assembly and however much detailing you want to do. And in the end, you'll have a great plane in your display case. Chris dennismcc and Mark M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) P-51 Mustang Survivors - MustangsMustangs.com http://www.mustangsmustangs.net/p-51/survivors/serial/44-64265 Louisiana Heatwave.... this is the 'Heatwave' scheme i have markings for, looing at your reference thats a 'H' so no doubt at tribute to the original Edited July 14, 2017 by Mark M Kagemusha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Always good to see one of the lesser-known FGs represented. Following. Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 Always good to see one of the lesser-known FGs represented. Following. i plan to do a few of that FG, up to now ive done 'Stinky' (Hassegawa kit) and i have decals for 5more in 1/32, im hoping the new Revell kit meets expectations due to cost (1 already on order - having worked Over time especially to get it) i think, this one will be HEAT WAVE!! MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Mark, should be a cracker - I always enjoy seeing the Tamiya super kits come together. Engine looks good so far, I'm keen to see what you do with it. Cheers Jim Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 Update 2 had a delivery this morning of paints and a 'oil staining' wash so ive added a small amount and done a bit more work on the engine ive also started the IP, however i have the Barracuda placards set for the cockpit so will be adding tiny decals over the next day or two MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 Brilliant, I'll order tommorow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade rowlands Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 We've got decals for Ray Wetmore's "Daddy's Girl" in 1/32...http://fundekals.com/p51DaddysGirl.html I have those decals and they are great, as are the notes in the instructions and I will get around to it one day, still looking for a green I like for the nose though. Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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