Patrick HMD Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) if this sells well (and it sounds like it may be) then hopefully it will fund Revell doing a P-51B or other subjects down the road.... Oh, it will sell I'm sure. That's a no brainer Sir. There's a market out there for guys like me who like to keep things simple and uncomplicated, yet accurate. It will be happy dance time if the 'B' does show up, and is of the same quality. It's a good starter kit for folks who have never modeled before, and won't be intimidated by the complexities of other and more expensive kits. Simple, inexpensive, yet accurate, and iconic to boot, I like that combination. Doing and showing the guts of an aircraft is OK if that's your thing. I'm just not in that camp, and I'm sure there's other folks out there just like me. Edited February 4, 2018 by Patrick HMD Jack and coogrfan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Does anyone know if the RAF/RCAF ever flew the early D in WWII? Or did they only fly the later variants? Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jack Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 I am retired and on a fixed budget, but prefer Tamiya. I find that if I stay away from Starbucks everyday, and have a model savings account to use for models. This means that I don't have to compromise. Everyone has their own tastes and financial reasons for what they buy. I asked about the Revell being Hasegawa, because it is often done by manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Does anyone know if the RAF/RCAF ever flew the early D in WWII? Or did they only fly the later variants? Carl No. BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashotgun Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 I found it in stock at kitlinx yea!. I was annoyed at the solid exhaust stubs but I remembered I did the unshrouded for my Tamiya and went into the spares box and found them. I hope I can adapt them. I did some research on early cockpit and found this resource http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php/67911-OT-P-51D-Cockpit-Progression-Walk-Through it has several pictures and looks well researched. So far I have gottne RB productions decal for the floor and Barracuda's cockpit placards. I am waiting to see if it worthwhile to adapt the tamiya early Ip to the model and buy some instrument decals from airscale also might get barracuda wheels. The real killer money wise as a tarheal( north carolina) I want to due homage to cripes a mighty and the decals from eagle are pricey. OTOH hand even with all the goodies it will still be less then the tamiya. http://davidsdigitalvision.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-2/p428424859-5.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 No. Thanks Kage, guess I'll have to wait for a follow up release. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro32 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Picked one up today. I was stunned when my grubby paws opened the box. I'm smitten. In fact it's a fair statement to say I'm in deep smit! I've got two cars on the bench right now but I think I'm moving this to the front of the line. Dennis7423 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I had a Tam 51, then traded it for a Silhouette cutter, but recently re-aquired the kit. At the price point the Revell kit is at, I'll definitely pick one up and have both. Now about that B....... CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Thanks Kage, guess I'll have to wait for a follow up release. Carl At least there's one on the horizon somewhere, when though is anyone's guess, still waiting for the single-seat 262... Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) The D-model Mustangs I'm interested in are later versions, for RAF, Polish and post-war RCAF. BUT...all this talk about people getting their kits and praising how good it is...is driving me bonkers. So, I think I found an early D-5 that I would build. Jim Goodson's 4th Fighter Group mount. I met him once, he's a University of Toronto graduate, joined the RCAF before transferring to the USAAF and he's an ace. Truth is, I can't wait and want to see this thing! Richard Edited February 6, 2018 by R Palimaka Granger Davis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro32 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Started on mine last night. Be careful with attaching the rear fuselage halves. It's not too bad, but a little work will be needed to get them lined up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 'Now about that B......' You know, Radu never answered my question as to whether he's working with Revell to produce a 'B. Just sayin' Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 'Now about that B......' You know, Radu never answered my question as to whether he's working with Revell to produce a 'B. Just sayin' Sincerely, Mark Nope! All announcements about possible subjects are handled by Revell. Telling the world what Revell plans is "above my pay grade". â˜ºï¸ Radu coogrfan, MikeMaben, CANicoll and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Oh goody ... First I have to finish this ... Which , obviously , is almost done !! Out2gtcha, coogrfan, Shoggz and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Nice! MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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