[1/32 P-51B conversion from Revell 1/32 P-51D early]

no problem mate it's going to be a beauty Mustang, keep the good, cheers

Also found this diagram comparison from the NAA manuals

[1/32 P-51B conversion from Revell 1/32 P-51D early]

yes, many drawings and kits represent this wrongly,  this happens   when copying from wrong reference,  1/48 accurate miniatures P51 kits  represent correctly  the size of the ammo panel, as you can see the length of the ammo panel allines with the panel of the wing light as reference point, cheers

 

 

[1/32 P-51B conversion from Revell 1/32 P-51D early]

Hi mate, I can guarantee you Tamiya's model is wrong, and also those drawings...  I have the NAA blueprints for the "B" model, plus it is quite obvious in ww2 pictures that indeed the ammo panel is smaller, also this relic from a B model,  here is the reference material, also keep in mind B/C models had only 2 machine guns on each  wing that's why the ammo panel were smaller and increased in the D model  to provide more rounds to 3 machine guns, cheers

 

 

 

[1/32 P-51B conversion from Revell 1/32 P-51D early]

great update dave, looking fantastic! one tip about the ammo panel on the B  is that they were smaller than the D model, keep the good modeling, cheers

 

Antonio

 

[Joining the razorback mustang conversion bandwagon!]

nice job so far, watching closely, cheers!

[1/32 Hasegawa Fw190D-13 Yellow 10]

amazing work on those wing rivets John , something about that rectangle panel, not sure if it was a repair made in the restoration and hasegawa copied but have not seen it on ww2  Dora's pictures, if someone can confirm this? cheers

 

 

[1/32nd Focke Wulf A8 // Walter Wagner]

wow,   very neat, looking impressive,  keep that great work mate!!!!!

cheers

[1/32nd Focke Wulf A8 // Walter Wagner]

absolutely brilliant, off to a masterpiece mate, cheers

[1/32 Hasegawa Fw190D-13 Yellow 10]

really nice cockpit work John!!

 

[1/32 Revell Me262B-1/U-1 Nachtjager Red 10]

impressive work as usual!!!!  

cheers,

[1/32 P-51B]

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[1/32 P-51B]

wow, looking awesome Fabio, I  like your approach on the hump!! what will be  you using for the transparent parts?

makes me come back to my p51B conversion also lol  

cheers

[1/32 Revell P-51B Mustang "kitbash"]

13 hours ago, James Rademaker said:

Really great craftsmanship on the cockpit. Did you fabricate the seat cushion? It looks very realistic.

Jim

thanks Jim,  yes I used magic sculpt  resin, my fav material for this , cheers

11 hours ago, Brett M said:

Very nice scratch, love the cushion too.

thanks  Brett, I sculpt the early style which is more interesting than the later one  

 

10 hours ago, Jack said:

Yep, for sure this will turn into a splendid looking B model, nice approach you did to get this far.

I've tried this "conversion" with an old Revell B fuselage untill the firewall,  and pasting a Hasegawa D nose onto it, but stalled it a while ago.

Will follow this very closely, great job.

 

Jack.

thanks Jack, there is always a risk on these projects, I resuscitated this one after a few years, hope you get back too yours, cheers

 

some more work on the seat  cheers

 

 

[1/32 Revell P-51B Mustang "kitbash"]

On 9/10/2020 at 1:16 AM, James Rademaker said:

I’m really liking this build, can’t wait to see more updates. Great work!!

Jim

thank you James, I'm very glad you are following this  build with interest  cheers

 

lots of dry fit  and trim for fitting the cockpit is what been happening lately,  done sculpting on the  cushion.

 

 

 

cheers

[1/32 Revell P-51B Mustang "kitbash"]

started with some modifications on the cockpit, instrument panel and exauths courtesy from Tamiya,  cheers

 

 

 

 

 

[1/32 Revell P-51B Mustang "kitbash"]

51 minutes ago, James Rademaker said:

Very nice conversion. I applaud your fearless kit bashing of several good kits to make a good B Mustang. I am assuming you are using the Hobbycraft windscreen and other “clear glass” for the cockpit.

 

Jim

thanks Jim, well, originally I was not going to use the hobbycraft parts and save the kit, was going to scratch all the canopy parts making a mold and vacuformed transparents  however  as I have no experience on that took the decision to use the donor kit and build this one quicker, the rear canopy windows also need to be lifted slightly  in position, that's what I did today, now filled with black ciano and sanding and polishing ahead, cheers

 

[1/32 Revell P-51B Mustang "kitbash"]

On 9/4/2020 at 3:19 AM, LSP_Kevin said:

Fascinating approach, Antonio! I'll be following along for sure.

 

Kev

thanks Kevin.  hoping the  effort will be worth it to make a "B"  eventually, cheers

 

18 hours ago, MikeMaben said:

thank for following Mike, cheers

 

11 minutes ago, Troy Molitor said:

Looking good Antonio.  I donated a Hobbycraft kit for this exact purpose to a fellow LSP'er.  The lines on a P-51B are just the Bee's knees.  Following with interest.  Once your -51B is completed Maybe just maybe, we'll see this one come to life!  

thanks Troy, I was hoping not to chop the Hobbycraft kit but was the best option if I want to finish this project,   I had to lol,  I agree with you about the "B" lines and curves 

cheers

[1/32 Revell P-51B Mustang "kitbash"]

canopy sacrifice surgery Hobbycraft P51 A as donor, it was quick she didn't suffer 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cheers

[1/32 Revell P-51B Mustang "kitbash"]

I'm  resurrecting this project I started a couple of years ago, using the Revell "D"  downgrading into a "B" model.

 

some 1/32 Mustang kits  on the bench for comparison measures  

 

the revell kit is the best  option as a base for this operation, here  without the main D features

 

 

the leading wing was transformed using milliput

 

 

some magic sculpt on top of that hump, tomorrow more sanding....

 

 

so this is it so far, many uncertainties yet on the way to come...

 

cheers 

[1/32 Bf 109E Adolf Galland]

On 8/31/2020 at 5:02 AM, Basta said:

You get as much credit for taking this particular plane on as a WIP here as you do for the execution. You parried all the experts' thrusts with aplomb while building an impressive replica. Bravo. 

Thanks for your kind words Basta, glad you are liking it, cheers

On 8/31/2020 at 5:58 AM, fastterry said:

Really nice job. Interesting to see how the oil streaks are biased towards the starboard side, must have to do with prop wash.

TRF

thanks  mate,  yes that can be the reason, also the left strut was over pressured because the torque of the prop  made it to suffer more at take off and landing , so it is slightly taller on the left side!

 

Drop tank has been glued down, early type with metal protector  end, which I should touch up that pointy tip end,  and no monster red stencils, cheers

 

 

[1/32 Bf 109E Adolf Galland]

On 8/29/2020 at 3:18 PM, dodgem37 said:

I like that.

 

Sincerely,

Mark

thanks Mark,  yes these birds  could get quite dirty if not cleaned between missions 

cheers

 

On 8/29/2020 at 4:00 PM, chuck540z3 said:

You are doing a terrific job Antonio.  Bravo! 

 

I miss your Mustang though.  Shelf of Doom, or just a time out?

 

Cheers,

Chuck

Thanks Chuck , hopefully will come back to the Mustang after this one 

cheers

 

gear doors added and wing radiators, made them in dropped  position, cheers

 

before weathering... need to add that separation part between them still 

 

 

 

 

 

 

thanks for following, cheers

 

[1/32 Bf 109E Adolf Galland]

started with the under surfaces  weathering , some inspiration references

cheers

 

 

[1/32 Bf 109E Adolf Galland]

On 8/27/2020 at 9:16 AM, MikeMaben said:

Looking good Tony !!  I'm sure you know that rear canopy portion is for an E-1/3 ??

 

no problem Mike, should be there in the 109's  transparent stockpile 

[1/32 Bf 109E Adolf Galland]

18 hours ago, chrish said:

Beautiful work! And also very exacting.

well done

thanks Chrish, I'm very glad you are enjoying this build, cheers!

 

17 hours ago, dodgem37 said:

I like that color contrast.  I haven't noticed it before.  Nice eye.

 

Sincerely,

Mark

thanks mark,  seems like you can find 76 or 02 landing struts on the 109's , cheers

 

porps painted, picture don't show the green  quality of the 70 but it's there, I promise  cheers

 

 

 

[1/32 Bf 109E Adolf Galland]

 added the brake lines, been struggling all evening to get them right... 

cheers

 

 

captured Emil