docdodj01 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 So after lurking for so long, and with certain responsibilities being met, I decided to start a build. It's been a long time since I last built a kit (4 years ago?!?!). I got the new revell kit, and started cracking on it. I'm not sure for markings yet, but I'm leaning on Lt Donald Emerson's P-51D. So anyways, here's photos of the build. Untitled by Docdodj, on Flickr LSP_Kevin, Model_Monkey, Out2gtcha and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdodj01 Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Untitled by Docdodj, on Flickr Model_Monkey, Bruce_Crosby, MikeC and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdodj01 Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Untitled by Docdodj, on Flickr Model_Monkey, MikeC, LSP_Kevin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdodj01 Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Dry fitting the cockpit to the canopy; so far, so good! Untitled by Docdodj, on Flickr LSP_Kevin, Model_Monkey, Out2gtcha and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdodj01 Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 The right side of the wall, with extra placards from barracudacals. really nice! Untitled by Docdodj, on Flickr Model_Monkey, SapperSix, LSP_Kevin and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdodj01 Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Building the ducting system, again, truly nice fit so far! Untitled by Docdodj, on Flickr Untitled by Docdodj, on Flickr Untitled by Docdodj, on Flickr SapperSix, MikeC, LSP_Kevin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdodj01 Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Started also on the wheel well/wing sub-assembly. Decided to paint the rear spar, and stringers Yellow Zinc Chromate, and the well roof aluminum. Untitled by Docdodj, on Flickr Untitled by Docdodj, on Flickr MikeMaben, Model_Monkey, Gazzas and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Looks good. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Excellent work! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Looks good to me, those placards look really good, I've got one of those kits looking down on me from the shelf, but it will have to wait it's turn. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Nice start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Excellent start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Andrus Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Just picked up one of those kits; looks pretty terrific what you're doing with it. Cheers, D.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdodj01 Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 So after being busy with work, had some progress with the kit. Had sealed the wings, and added an aftermarket Master barrel set. it replaces the kit molded barrel and jacket. I already attached the built wings to the fuselage, and added the rear stabilizers, and the front intake scope, and propeller wall. So far, no major issues on this part of the build. Untitled by Docdodj, on Flickr Untitled by Docdodj, on Flickr Untitled by Docdodj, on Flickr Untitled by Docdodj, on Flickr Out2gtcha, LSP_Kevin, Model_Monkey and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdodj01 Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 I have also started on the front coaming, with the gunsight. Had some problems with the width of the windscreen, so I placed a shim on both ends, so it fits nice now. I also replaced the gunsight glass with a more appropriate thinner acetate. and placed a silver aluminum as a reflector. Later I'll add a manual gunsight cross, which is part of the set in the Master Barrel AM. I haven't glued it yet to the fuselage because I accidentally knocked off the throttle stick. Untitled by Docdodj, on Flickr Untitled by Docdodj, on Flickr Out2gtcha, TorbenD, LSP_Kevin and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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