Winnie Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I just decided to pick this one out of the stash as a palate cleanse, as I come to the finish line on one more Sea King. The Lynx got a coat of paint, so it is not forgotten either, but this think has been calling my name since it arrived. it was a raffle price and I was very happy to get it! The kit is the Revell P-51D Aftermarket: HGW Seatbelts, Barracuda seat, Yahu Panel I'll try not to bog myself down as I usually do, so few posts, but will show some progress. My new work schedule will also allow more frequent postings as I now work 2 weeks on/2 weeks off! Of course I leave next wednesday for work, but hey, I'll be back! Cheers Harald Nick32, MikeMaben, Lothar and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Nice! Great choice of markings too, one of my favourite early D-model Mustang schemes. The pilot had an interesting career. Looking forward to your progress on this, take your time. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Neat! Will follow along Really starting to like the OD/non-NMF Mustangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Winnie Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 A little update before I travel to work! Cockpit is mostly complete, used the Tamiya "Old seat" that Anthony Wan supplied, rather than the nice Barracuda one, we shall see if that gets used, as I have a DIFFERENT Barracuda set for my Tamiya 'stang. Cockpit sides, center part and instrument panel (Yahu), Seat belts are HGW, and this is the first time I used chipping (on the seat), so it is a bit heavy. Cockpit installed, large opening behind the seat, but it isn't glued yet. there will be a tiny crack, but I hope some filler will sort it out. If you look hard you can see the clamp holding the bottom together Same seen the other way The kit is going together quite quickly, but the fit isn't all that good, some flash and some fiddling to get things to mesh properly. I guess this is why they call it modelling! Hope to be back in 2 weeks to continue the escapade! Cheers H. LSP_Kevin, Biggles87, Fanes and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 OK, had 7 rushed days at home, A wedding, fall outdoor chores, running around... Not a lot of time, but some progress on the Mustang! The Yahu panel did not fit at all... Not even a little, so I had to whip out the kit panel and the alternate instrument panel shroud. The masks from Eduard arrived and were [ut into use right away. Fit some tailplanes and various parts on, but there will need to be a LOT of filling and sanding. the gun port panels did not fit at all, and the cabin seems about 3 mm to wide, so the canopy does not fit either, this very well could be operator issues, but I will hide it somehow. The kit requires more love than what I initially thought, but it's getting there. I'll throw some putty on and sand when I get home in 3 weeks time!! The cockpit, don't look too close... the seat came loose, so I have stored it out of the way. The sideview. Looks OK-ish, but there will need to be some putty work. this won't be a competition winner for sure, but it will look good next to the Hobbycraft P-51A! Cheers H. Out2gtcha, Uncarina, coogrfan and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 I ‘m surprised about the Yahu panel, the ones I’ve used so far have fitted well. I prefer them in 1/32 to the alternatives because the instrument faces have numbers that you can read. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 John (Biggles87), I think the problem was it was designed for the Trumpeter kit... I can still use it there, but have the Barracuda panel for my trumpy... Anyway, when done, only I will ever see the panel, so it is what it is... Cheers H. Biggles87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 Cheers peeps! OK, a little bit has happened. Got the flying surfaces on, flight controls and windshield, and did a little filling on the fuselage and wings. There is still some work to be done and the realization that I used the wrong color on the glare shield, Canopy and windshield inner surfaces.. .drat. Won't be going anywhere but my shelf anyway so not too big of a worry. I am most decidedly done with Revell kits after this and the Lynx! Anyway, some images: Wheelwells. Th fitment of the gun panels was horrid, I dunno if this was due to me being a hamfisted idiot, or due to the fact that the pieces... well... don't fit... Topsides, filling around the guns and the tail, primed. Still some flaws need repairing there but I won't do too much more. Prop and spinner. May have to redo it, but I don't know what degree curve to cut the tape, with manual templates I have tried from 15 to 40mm, nothing seem to work right. I may have to use some fancy math and my wife's silhouette machine. Cheers for watching! Harald LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 Funny that the pictures taking with a cellphone show up so well... The prop picture also has a Spit Mk.1 prop and a Lynx Mk.3 Tail rotor... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 So, got some D-day stripes made up on the wife's Silhouette, so into the paint barn it goes! Out2gtcha, MikeMaben, Biggles87 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Lookin' good Harald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Another coat of paint. Green now on, looks ok from far anyway! Some parts, wheels, undercarriage, prop, with newly repainted spinner, and some smaller parts from another build! Cheers Harald Out2gtcha, KUROK, LSP_Kevin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Nice work Harald. What did you use to repaint the spinner ? On the first page you said you wanted to redo it. I'm curious if you found the right degrees for the tape. Sincerely Pascal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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