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Hi David, Coming along great, the paint looks awesome !!! Randy

Hello Loic, The parts and panels all look terrific !!! I shamelessly stole your idea for the airbox screen, thank you for that ! Randy

that is all for now, thanks for looking in !! Randy

Work continues on the engine with building up hydraulic pump and hoses,tachcometer, the connecting rods and cables for the carb and electrical wiring... more...

Hi Folks, Thank you Shawn ! Hi Craig, Glad you like it, you hit on the hardest part. Tamiya's needle point tweezers come in handy. Hello Geoff, Appreciate the kind words, you are too humble! Small update.... Working on the air intake system, a big thank you to Loic's build for the screen idea, the box is soldered brass with the rest styrene and milliput, Archer rivets. mocked up in place.. more...

Thanks for looking in !! Randy

Reference pics from Sanders Aircraft Restorations..

Hi Folks, To Kevin, Maru5137, Bill , Craig, Loic, Pascal, Jbohmss and Peter...I really appreciate you guys taking the time to comment !!! Bill, MM metalizers brushed on. Jbohmss, yes on the bits. Bolts and A/N fittings are rbmotion and scalehardware items. Loic, I checked out your Corsair build in your signature line Awesome work sir, hope to see more progress from you soon! Small update Making up the throttle and fuel mixture controls... more.....

Hello Geoff, What fun it was to go thru all these pages !!!! You sir, are a true master of the Mustang. Look forward to the rest of your journey. Randy

Hello Pierre, Beautiful work and your photos are superb !! Randy

Hi Oliver, This is looking awesome so far !!! Looked up some of your other builds and must say your work is jaw dropping impressive Randy

That is all for now , Thanks for looking in !! Randy

Showing it in postion, lifting... building up the Bendix pt 13 carb and adding detail...

Hi Folks, Thanks for the welcome Kevin! Appreciate the kind words Peter. Thank you Vitali Glad you like it Urs !! Thanks Harv Thank you Ron ! Thanks Alan Rick, appreicate it ! Thank you J Roger Martin You are too kind !! Andr 673, The bits shown in silver metal are scratch but most of the pit is stock with added wiring Hi Kai, Good to see a fellow Colorado builder, I'm up in Ft. Collins Thank you Carlos ! Building a 'scissor lift' that will be part of the cradle the shop uses to move airframes around... more.....

Should have noted that I'm using Barracuda's wonderful placards for the cockpit and the backdate parts for the engine.... using RBmotion a/n pieces for the spark plugs.... All comments are always welcome, Thank you for looking in !! Randy

some work in the wheel wells... building up the rear section of the engine....

some pics of my version of a shop cradle and work stand...

A couple of pics to show the inspiration for the dio..... Web photo (no photographer listed)... Loved the trolley/ cradle used in the factory.... Vought archives photo...

Thanks Kevin and Peter !!!! more pics....

Hi Folks, New guy here, you can blame James (Hagar) Looking around I'm very much in awe of the diverse talents on display in this forum!! Long time modeler but first large scale plane. Having a blast with this wonderful kit. Have alot of pics showing progress to date so bear with me.... Attempting a diorama showing a plane being restored in the last few years. more pics next post......

Hi Kevin, That cowl turned out great !!! Randy

Hello Martin, This is some wonderfull modelling !!! Randy