1/32 P-51D Hasegawa - what if Zumbach had his personal Mustang? :)

[artoor_k]

Hello,

 

So...here we go

 

One of my fellas designed drew imaginary Zumbach's personal P-51D and I see no reason to not build one  So here it is, all silver so I hope I can take part in this GB

 

And here is my victim, P-51 from Hasegawa, I'm waiting for Quickboost seat and propeller. Custom decals were printed by one of my friends. I try to use dashboard from kit, because I can't force myself to cut Yahu set.

 

[artoor_k]

Sooo...got seat with armor plate and of course forgot that Hasegawa is not Revell.

Managed to make it fit but not without some cutting, grinding, sanding etc.

 

 

[Azgaron]

Good start!

 

Håkan

 

[artoor_k]

Cockpit is ready. Only some minor weathering and touch-ups with brush are needed.

 

 

 

[Azgaron]

Very nice looking cockpit!

 

Håkan

 

[artoor_k]

Long time without update...

Fuselage was closed, and painted with AK Real Color Aluminium.

 

 

 

[MikeC]

Nice.  One small comment if I may: the Mustang's undercarriage legs were angled slightly forward, not perpendicular to the wing.  Makes all the difference to the look.

[Azgaron]

Nice paint job!

 

Håkan

 

[artoor_k]

On 9/28/2024 at 7:18 AM, MikeC said:

Nice.  One small comment if I may: the Mustang's undercarriage legs were angled slightly forward, not perpendicular to the wing.  Makes all the difference to the look.

Thanks for hint

 

Well, after decals and details it's finally finished:

 

PS:

 

If you spot somewhere any hairs on photos, then sorry about that My bunnies are shedding before winter

 

 

[DugyB]

That’s pretty cool, you must have the ultimate what if collection of models.  

[artoor_k]

4 hours ago, DugyB said:

That’s pretty cool, you must have the ultimate what if collection of models.  

Thank you 🙂 To be fair, I have only 7 "real world" models, rest (25 or so) is sci-fi or what if.

[Azgaron]

Excellent build! Looks great!

 

Håkan

 

[BradG]

That's a great model mate.

[Erwin]

Lovely "What-if"

Nice result.