nmayhew Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 PS one thing I do like is the stand, and at least this time I guess it plugs right into the bottom of the bird, and you don't have to use any ugly slipper tank nastiness!! (Why Tamiya didn't engineer the Spit so the stand could be used without the slipper tank I don't know - such a shame). Now back to P-51ness!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan-Arie Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Wow that looks awesome took a Jump in the deep end and pre ordered two of them at HLJ can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Please take a look at the date of the input at following forum: http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/message/1175458326/Big+surprises+coming+from+Tamiya! Did I see rivets on front - laminar part of the wing? If I am right, there will be a lot discussions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 This photo looks odd. The flaps look molded up but the built up has dropped flaps. Hmmmm ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eoyguy Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 (edited) ^^^He beat me to it ^^^ Edited May 12, 2011 by eoyguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 (edited) This photo looks odd. The flaps look molded up but the built up has dropped flaps. Hmmmm ... They were probably glued that way on purpose the same way as the three .50's in each wing and their associated ammo belts and access door....I doubt they're molded as part of the wing. Photographic/Illustrative purposes only. Oh, and if you fancy the filled/painted wing of the factory fresh Mustang...just fill in the appropriate panel lines and rivets and paint the area silver dope. Edited May 12, 2011 by TimC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Please take a look at the date of the input at following forum: http://www.network54...ing+from+Tamiya! Did I see rivets on front - laminar part of the wing? If I am right, there will be a lot discussions... That poster was photoshopped and admitted to by the person who did it. I forgot the persons name but he visits here infrequently and I do believe there's a thread about it someplace on this board relatively recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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...
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