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

[Guest Peterpools]

Thanks Nick, much appreciated. Just posted the last of the front office photos, as that portion is now done. Thanks for checking in.

Peter

Edited November 2, 2013 by Peterpools

[Mal_Belford]

That cocpit is so nice,

 

I like it alot, and all the details pop out really, it got a whole "right" look when i an eyeballing all the candy in there,

This one gonna be for shure when its finnished it gonna be that want to peek inside to se all that nice in the model.

 

Impressive and relly good work

 

Mine is like pigstie compare to yours

Got a pilot like Wild Bill Kelso in my bird....LOL

Edited November 2, 2013 by Mal_Belford

[Guest Peterpools]

Thanks Mal, appreciate the compliments. The front office has always been my favorite part of a model and I like to spend the extra time and dollars on upgrades. I'm not a super detailer as you are, just use what is out there, as it is a bit beyond my abilities. I finally figured out the correct settings for photoshop, so the interior colors came out correct in some of the photos.

Now back to the radiators and ducting assemblies.

Peter

[Azgaron]

Excellent work with the cockit, Peter! It looks awesome!

 

HÃ¥kan

[Guest Peterpools]

Hakan

Much appreciated. Both the Barracuda and Eduard parts fit perfectly, allowing the front office upgrade to go together without any fuss.

Peter

[JRutman]

  Yep,all of those innards check out nicely! Lookin good,

J

[DonH]

Nice pit, Peter!

Looking forward to the rest.

 

Cheers

Don

[Guest Peterpools]

Thanks J

So far the Mustang has been a blast and a joy to build. I even amazed myself on how the front office came out. Nothing finer then using quality after market products that look and fit so well. Still have to make a special trip to the super market to feed the carpet monster, as he had very slim pickings during the Mustang project so far.

Peter

[Guest Peterpools]

Thanks Don

Much appreciated

Peter

[Guest Peterpools]

 

UPDATE: 11/5/13 FUSLEAGE INTERIOR – DONE

After completing the front office (11/3/13) – last update, I set sights and finishing up all the remaining assemblies to complete the fuselage and seal her up. (Not being able to sleep sure helps move the construction along).  First up was the lower radiator assemblies. Straight forward as per the kit with the only changes being replacing the radiator screens and frames with the beautiful ones from Eduard. Being set way deep in the intakes, most likely, just a memory now. All the movable doors were built as per instructions and while they are beautifully done, a bit too toy like.

The business end of the fuselage was painted green zinc chromate and the NMF areas were Alclad Aluminum. Coolant pipes were finished with Alclad Dark Aluminum for a bit of contrast, as was the coolant tank. Additional Eduard PE was used to dress up the lower engine mount bracket.

At this point, all that remains is some light weathering for the engine mounts and then the moment of truth – gluing up the two halves and seeing how close I came without needing any fussing and fitting.

 

Thanks for checking in

Peter

 

 

 

 

[Mal_Belford]

That shure look real good.

 

This bird is coming into shape real nice, will be fun to se this one finished.

 

i saw you also skipped painting the areas behind the cockpit and over the belly intake

 

/Mal

[Azgaron]

Looking great Peter! Very nice interior and engine.

 

HÃ¥kan

[Guest Peterpools]

Mal

Thanks and much appreciated. I passed up painting those areas as I tend not to paint the deep recesses that won't be seen. I'm surprised on how much PE and resin upgrades I've used and from here on, there still looks like a hefty amount will be used.

Peter

[Guest Peterpools]

Hakan

Much appreciated. The Mustangs interior went together with all the resin and PE add=ons with almost no problems at all, which for me is a real eye opener.

Peter

[Mal_Belford]

Mal

Thanks and much appreciated. I passed up painting those areas as I tend not to paint the deep recesses that won't be seen. I'm surprised on how much PE and resin upgrades I've used and from here on, there still looks like a hefty amount will be used.

Peter

And the model itself its full of bits and parts never ending, and the box never seems to be empty lol, and you got that extra christmas bling too to put in there, this gonna be awesome im shure and exiting to see yout bird be finsihed

 

T