TAMIYA P-51D OLD CROW: UPDATE 1/4/14: FINISHED & IN THE BOOK

[Guest Peterpools]

Nige

Couldn't resist building another Mustang and of course after seeing your start, I couldn't hold off starting. Right now, it wouldn't be to much of a guess, assuming your plate is overflowing with the Fortress project and that's one complicate build. Right now, I have a few more Eduard sets and another Barracuda set on the way.

Thanks for checking in

[Guest Peterpools]

HÃ¥kan

Thank you for the kind words. I did go back and lighten up the weathering on the coolant tank this afternoon in-between football games. Just a bit too much right now.

[Guest Peterpools]

Thanks Mark. NMF all the way. Just still pondering the wing finsih right now.

[Guest Peterpools]

phasephanomphixer

Much appreciated. I'm most likely going to use the kit tanks as Old Crow is a -10 model and I kind of prefer the look of the smaller tanks. I have more Barracuda and Eduard upgrade kits on the way from SB abd hopefully, I'll stop there and just keep enjoying the build

[LSP_Ron]

You're off to a great start Peter. I've built this kit twice now and love it. The last time I used the same decal sheet you have there but made Passion Wagon

 

Old Crow is a classic

 

Will be following with interest

 

Ron

[Guest Peterpools]

Ron

Thanks for checking in. I remember both your Mustangs and somehow Tamiya's Mustang is a kit I just keep wanting to build a lot more of. I sure, I'll be adding a few more to the stash before the end of the year.

[scvrobeson]

Cool!  Looks like another Mustang will be a good build for you. Sorry you got burnt out on the Skyraider, but I'm sure it will be waiting for you when you're ready for it.  Hope this build goes great for you.

 

 

 

Matt 

[Ripaman]

Nice start on the Mustang Peter, your last one was brilliant,

Having a small break from the Hurri at this moment, and I'am building the Tamyia and ZM Mustangs together, not sure if I want to do a WIP, trying to see if I can build OOB  with just a small amount of upgrades, dont want to go to 

I remember Wolf saying I might not be able to build one OOB   so we will see!!!

 

Anyway will be watching your updates 

 

Regards

Richard

[JRutman]

 Big Pete!

Nice to see you chose this a/c for building with that awesome Tamiya kit. I had the honor of meeting Col Anderson in Reading a few years ago,shaking the man by the hand and getting him to sign his book.  Still has the light in those"fighter pilot eyes",that always seem to see stuff others can't.

  Your start is very auspicious as the engine,etc look great.

J

[Guest Peterpools]

Thanks Matt

Can't believe the Skyraider wore me out but sometimes it's just makes more sense to wait until the desire is back so the build will be enjoyable, which always effects how they come out. Just spending the weekend working on the Mustang, renewed my get up and go to keep building.

[Guest Peterpools]

Maru

Thanks so much for the kind words. Totally have to agree, there is nothing like a Mustang. Looking forward to breaking new ground with Old Crow and yet, wanting to keep it a manageable project.

Thanks for checking in and keeping tabs

[Guest Peterpools]

J

Thanks so much. Can't believe you actually meet Col Anderson, as that is something to remember forever and ever. Still have your photos and notes from BBD which I will be referring to.

[airscale]

I sooo want to make one of these - I just hope they come out with an early version someday

 

Peter - great move changing to something you enjoy - I find parts of any build switch me off, but when it is sustained like that it's just time to call it a day and get re-inspired by something else

 

..and what a something else - it looks superb

 

 

Peter

[Mal_Belford]

Hohoho...where is the pics on this model......want to see the progress since we both tackle a P51....

[Guest Peterpools]

UPDATE 10/27/13 THE TURTLE DECK

 

 

Next up would be the turtle deck area behind the seat; the fuel tank, battery and radio, where I would combine parts and details from Tamiya, Barracuda and Eduard. I replaced the battery and radio with resin parts from Barracuda, extra details with Eduard's PE sets and the fuel lines from copper wire. It took a while to figure things out but as I went, using photos and drawings (thanks guys for the help and info), the details fell into place quite nicely. Of course, some artistic license was used but but for the most part, I have the fuel and electrical lines in the right place and orientation.

Moving onto the seat and armor plate, Eduard PE and the HGW seatbelt set and dingy were used, replacing the kit parts.

Now that this area is mainly done except for a few additional details and weathering, it's time to work my way to the IP, joy stick area and rudder pedals and all the little details to be added. I included a photo of the Barracuda PE NAA logos as installed on the rudder pedals; Roy – what a work of art. I also have the Eduard pedal PE logos but it's no contest.

 

Thanks for checking in

 

A few photos of the added PE and resin parts from Barracuda and Eduard

 

 

For some strange reason, the interior green color comes out a bit too greeny and light, even playing around with it in photoshop

 

 

 

 

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Roy's (Barracuda) gorgeous NAA rudder pedal lopos

 

Peter