Airfix 1/24 scale Mustang IV canopy and windscreen...maybe?

[R Palimaka]

I understand you receive dozens of suggestions for projects, but I thought I might throw another on the list.

 

There are now a number of excellent resin and PE correction and update sets for this kit, but what it also needs badly is a windscreen and canopy. They are a little short in height and look a little flat when assembled. The way the canopy is engineered creates a distortion at the join of the clear part and the lower fairing...which is also is difficult to glue together. 

 

There must be hundreds of these kits out there but I don't know if people are still willing to tackle the beast. Not sure if there would be a market which would make the effort worthwhile for you.

 

Anyway, just a thought...and I suppose too there is the question of which canopy profile to use.

 

Richard

Edited October 12, 2023 by R Palimaka

[Martinnfb]

Definitely and badly needed. 

[Johnny Cloud]

I too would love to see a windshield and canopy set for the old Airfix P-51D.

[LSP_Ray]

Me three!

[Ali62]

Thank you for the suggestion, I have been asked for this quite a few times, but with more and renewed interest I will see what I can do, however with so much in the backlog, I cannot see it being done super soon. However if more chip in the possible order queue I may just get inspired.

I have quite a few plans for Airfix 24th kits, I just need lots more time, anyone got spare hours to sell or give me…….

[R Palimaka]

Completely understood, an honest and fair answer. Sounds like you have a lot on the books already. 

 

Richard

[Bonkin]

Just stumbled across this.

 

With the re-release of this kit in the later part of the year there may be a growing interest in it. I for one would certainly be interested as I have the kit on pre-order.

[Ali62]

I hope to start work on this canopy soon, possibly a few other sets for the P-51 will also make it into the mix for all the old kits in the loft or cellar or for the new re-release.

[Bonkin]

21 hours ago, Ali62 said:

I hope to start work on this canopy soon, possibly a few other sets for the P-51 will also make it into the mix for all the old kits in the loft or cellar or for the new re-release.

That is excellent news. Thanks.

[Martinnfb]

Extremely exciting! 

[Bonkin]

Hello. Just bumping this thread due to the re-release of the Airfix 1/24 P-51D "Classic" in the hope that it may be progressing out of the backlog. Merry Christmas.

[Martinnfb]

x2

[Bonkin]

On 5/21/2024 at 9:28 PM, Ali62 said:

I hope to start work on this canopy soon, possibly a few other sets for the P-51 will also make it into the mix for all the old kits in the loft or cellar or for the new re-release.

Hello. Just following up on this since I bumped it Dec 24.

 

I'm back on my P51D build but the canopy is just awful. Not sure whether to sand and polish it or wait for a replacement. Is this something that you still intend to do perchance?

[Ali62]

Unfortunately I am just not at a point to make a commitment as to when I shall do anything. Sorry to not have good news.

 

[Bonkin]

9 hours ago, Ali62 said:

Unfortunately I am just not at a point to make a commitment as to when I shall do anything. Sorry to not have good news.

 

Hey no worries. Thanks for the response.