Bravo52 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Here is my Tamiya Mustang finished with Stencil Pal stencils. I really liked the "other" mustang that was on the box top of the Tamiya kit but no one made decals. So in an effort to learn something new, I used a set of Lazy Daisy stencils made by our very on Sluggo from Stencil Pal. The experience was great and I'd recommend those stencils to everyone! I'll have to caveat this with my photographic skills are not good and there are still one or two things left to do, but for all intents, this one is done. Here are the basics of the build: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=53833&page=1 Stencils were used for the nose art, tail number and squadron markings I wanted to be able to show off the engine. The quality of the kit is amazing. When you can start using "Tamiya" as a verb.... The cockpit is a kit in and of it's self! Hope everyone enjoys! As far as I know, it's the only Lazy Daisy out there! Bill Cross, Paramedic, MikeC and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Awesome build, Jerry! Kev Bravo52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Very Nice Job! Sluggo (Randy) is the bomb Paul Bravo52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmperorKai Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 She's a beauty Jerry Kai Bravo52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Looks good Jerry! I think you're ready for the big leagues now! Wink wink, nudge nudge lol Edited June 29, 2015 by The Dude Bravo52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Gotta agree with you Jerry, sluggo is exceptional ! Your build is great BTW..........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Indeed, great looking build! Id wholeheartedly endorse Randy and StecilPal myself as well!!! Great stuff, and great service. The Mustang turned out great, very clean build! Bravo52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggo Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Turned out fabulous Jerry! You nailed the paint work. Bravo52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 excellent Bravo52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Super nice work! Really looks great. Your nose pieces seem to fit a lot tighter than mine do, Any secrets there? Bravo52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo52 Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) CANicoll, I found that the biggest culprit for the fit was three things....well, two really but the third made then cowl a little easier to remove. First, you have to get the motor straight in the mounts. If it's twisted just a little, then the exhaust stacks are a little off and that causes problems. I think I had some pictures in the build thread of this issue. Second is this little dude in the red circle; it's too deep. I had to remove it and trim it down so it fits closer to the lower chin intake ducting. That seemed to snug up the lower cowl. The final thing is to trim the mounting pins (part SB4, step 62) down a little so you don't have to use a pry-bar to remove the lower cowl. Edited July 2, 2015 by Bravo52 andromeda673 and MikeC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Very nice Pony; particularly nice to see one which is not one of the "usual suspects" ("Blondie", "Big Beautiful Doll", etc). Bravo52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Very nice 'Stang. Bravo52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalize Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Yep. I agree with the comments here. Great looking Mustang. I have a soft spot for any P-51's finished in USAAC 4th Fighter group markings. Bravo52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango1 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Beautiful Mustang! I love it!! Bravo52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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