Juggernut Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Hmmmm....the part that I'm finding very interesting is the separate engine/forward fuselage and the separate empennage.... That leads me to think they've engineered this kit to be modified into a B/C at some point in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 (edited) Oh man................if.........and I mean IF this is the actual kit version of the wing there are going to be SO many people up in arms. I would guess. Cause im going to build the HELL out of this thing........even the OTHER "shape of contingency" look as if it has been dealt with; AKA the forward top panel of the cowl from directly behind the prop, to before the windscreen where it takes on a more rounded shape. All other manufacturers seem to put more of an odd rounder shape to this whole forward part, but looks like Tamiya got it right: Discuss. Brian Edited May 12, 2011 by Out2gtcha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 (edited) Gorgeous. The anticipation is agonizing. could easily be kit of the decade! Peter Edited May 12, 2011 by Peterpools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Only 4 Dave.......I WILL resist any more than 2!???!!? Its 6 now! Come on Anthony... I know you want more! does anyone know if the kit comes with bombs, or perhaps more importantly, bomb carriers? I will see if I can get my friend to find out as she is there over the weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 ok i am confused was the rivet-madness wing a photoshop or not there is so much sarcasm on the hyperscale thread that i have given up trying to understand what's what please feel free to enlighten me N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alburymodeler Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 (edited) To do the P-51B/C requires totally new fuselage centre section as mentioned, plus new tail, and new nose sections, plus the new wing, and new internals etc. There were many differences. But I hope it will be done. I also like that the entire windscreen seems to be moulded with the fuselage parts, unlike their 1/48 and 1/72 where one had to glue the clear to the solid parts. Edited May 12, 2011 by Alburymodeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8fan Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 This looks great. Really amazing. Moeggo, Is there any chance your friend could snap a closeup of the wing sprue? I think that if there are rivets, that they will be much more restrained on the production kits. I think that Mr. Tamiya and his company have knocked another one out of the park here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eoyguy Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 ok i am confused was the rivet-madness wing a photoshop or not there is so much sarcasm on the hyperscale thread that i have given up trying to understand what's what please feel free to enlighten me N No,that picture is on Tamiya's website http://www.tamiya.com/japan/hobbyshow/news1105/report/news2.htm#60322 Its the 4th linked pic (in Japanese) under the Mustang picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Well I have never been a huge Mustang guy (plane or car) but I will definitely be doing two of these kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Moeggo, Is there any chance your friend could snap a closeup of the wing sprue? I will see what I can do! I have dropped her a couple of emails so far... but haven't heard anything yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) I see the discussions are heating up over at HS about the wing. Personally I dont care if there are very very fine rivets on it, especially if it is anywhere as fine as the rivets on the Spitfire fuse etc. The reason I bring this sensitive topic up (not for an argument) is because many Mustangs had this 'knifing compound' removed due to crazing under load conditions during service. I have seen the directive paperwork from the RNZAF ordering the removal of this and a respray of High Speed Silver with a heavier application around the panel lines. I have seen the remains of several unrestored wings/wing sections and seen this crazing/cracking on the wing, funnily though, you could still actually make out rivet detail. Actually it looks like when you have a paint reaction on a model and the 2 layers have shrunk at different rates causing big long (reasonably deep)cracks. The wings that were stripped and resprayed showed all panel line and rivet detail clearly as you would expect. So for me, it is not a problem if there are very fine rivets. For me it is easier to spray Mr Surfacer on and rub it back than to try to rivet an entire wing. Look at all the good points like cockpit, canopy, tail unit and other extra options..... Please no one take this the wrong way or turn it into an argument, I am just giving my observations for general interest and have purposely kept out of all discussions/arguments on other forums. I mention it here as we are a lot more inclined to civilly discuss these things. On a side note, does anyone see any rocket stubs for under the wings? Cheers Anthony Edited May 13, 2011 by Anthony in NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Interestingly, regarding the wing rivets, if you watch the video on the Tamiya site (referenced in an above post), you can see when they shoot the wing part build up on display (at 3:28 into the vid), it does not appear to have any rivets at all... Video Linky (at the bottom of the page) Cheers, Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill P Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I see the discussions are heating up over at HS about the wing. Personally I dont care if there are very very fine rivets on it, especially if it is anywhere as fine as the rivets on the Spitfire fuse etc. The reason I bring this sensitive topic up (not for an argument) is because many Mustangs had this 'knifing compound' removed due to crazing under load conditions during service. I have seen the directive paperwork from the RNZAF ordering the removal of this and a respray of High Speed Silver with a heavier application around the panel lines. I have seen the remains of several unrestored wings/wing sections and seen this crazing/cracking on the wing, funnily though, you could still actually make out rivet detail. Actually it looks like when you have a paint reaction on a model and the 2 layers have shrunk at different rates causing big long (reasonably deep)cracks. The wings that were stripped and resprayed showed all panel line and rivet detail clearly as you would expect. So for me, it is not a problem if there are very fine rivets. For me it is easier to spray Mr Surfacer on and rub it back than to try to rivet an entire wing. Look at all the good points like cockpit, canopy, tail unit and other extra options..... Please no one take this the wrong way or turn it into an argument, I am just giving my observations for general interest and have purposely kept out of all discussions/arguments on other forums. I mention it here as we are a lot more inclined to civilly discuss these things. On a side note, does anyone see any rocket stubs for under the wings? Cheers Anthony I'll judge the final product. Anyway a small amount of Mr Surfacer should do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Easier to fill divits in than to make more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfuf Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I am so happy got a assignment to build one and in the progress will build one for my self two. LoL and the rivets great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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