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| Revell 1/32 P-51D-5NA Mustang. | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Dec 15 2017, 01:29 PM (196 Views) | |
| jacksdad64 | Dec 15 2017, 01:29 PM Post #1 |
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Tornado geek
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First impressions of this long awaited kit from Revell are of a really well detailed model in a modular format that suggests a few more versions for future release. ![]() ![]() Decals are supplied for two Mustang, one being the box art version and the other for Desert Rat, which is the one I'll be doing. ![]() ![]() ![]() As you can see Desert Rat had the longer fuel tanks so I will not be using the teardrop one or the bomb supplied. I am genuinely looking forward to building this kit as it looks like it be build into a well detailed model of one of the most iconic aircraft of WWII. Steve |
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| jacksdad64 | Dec 15 2017, 01:29 PM Post #2 |
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Tornado geek
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Started putting some paint on to this. I've done the cockpit green and the u/c bay the chromate green/yellow. Here are a couple of pictures of the superb detail that should pop out with some weathering. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| jacksdad64 | Dec 15 2017, 01:30 PM Post #3 |
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Tornado geek
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A little Tamiya smoke in the u/c bay and the top wing on. ![]() Radiator part. ![]() Rear u/c bay sides. ![]() Cockpit side walls. ![]() Guns drilled out. ![]() Wing starting to look the part. ![]() Very enjoyable so far. |
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| jacksdad64 | Dec 15 2017, 01:30 PM Post #4 |
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Tornado geek
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Today's work. Rear u/c bay with the Tamiya smoke dried. Looks a bit better. Nice and grimey. ![]() Radiator looking ok. ![]() Dry fit of cockpit parts and fuselage, which has had the tail attached. ![]() ![]() Dry fit of the wing and fuselage to check for fit. Looks really good. ![]() ![]() |
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| Olde Farte | Dec 15 2017, 01:36 PM Post #5 |
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Lt. Derek 'Smurfy' Reeve
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Beautiful work Steve and please tell me that you don't polish up your Exacto knife handle, it must be new. I used to use Tamiya Smoke before discovering some of the weathering liquids and stick to them now. Edited by Olde Farte, Dec 15 2017, 01:42 PM.
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| jacksdad64 | Dec 15 2017, 01:38 PM Post #6 |
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Tornado geek
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my name is Steve.And my tools are well looked after. Edited by jacksdad64, Dec 15 2017, 01:39 PM.
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| Olde Farte | Dec 15 2017, 01:41 PM Post #7 |
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Lt. Derek 'Smurfy' Reeve
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I meant Steve, sorry. Dozy old fart that I am. I agree that there's nothing like a clean tool. |
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| Mark M | Dec 15 2017, 03:45 PM Post #8 |
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Hawk T1
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Looking good,
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| jacksdad64 | Dec 15 2017, 09:41 PM Post #9 |
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Tornado geek
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Tonights work and the wing has now been attached to the fuselage. ![]() Final bulkhead part put into the front of the u/c bay. Looks quite effective to me. ![]() Found a gap!!!! Yes there is a gap of about 1mm :shock: ![]() Radiator intake has also been attached but it is covered in tape at the moment. |
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| mac1677 | Dec 15 2017, 11:00 PM Post #10 |
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Lt Mac 'Shocker' McSheffrey
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Nice build mate
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| Olde Farte | Dec 16 2017, 02:29 PM Post #11 |
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Lt. Derek 'Smurfy' Reeve
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This is really galloping along.
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| jacksdad64 | Dec 18 2017, 09:38 PM Post #12 |
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Tornado geek
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So tonight I glued the fuel tank halves together, attached the tail-planes, rudder, ailerons, flaps and undercarraige legs. I also got the exhausts, under cowl piece and prop parts. Still no dramas with the fit of any of the parts. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| Olde Farte | Dec 19 2017, 09:09 AM Post #13 |
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Lt. Derek 'Smurfy' Reeve
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Very nice so far. Forgive me and my lack of knowledge but why is there no fin fillet, I thought that when they went from the flush to bubble canopy the fillet was added then. |
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| jacksdad64 | Dec 19 2017, 09:37 AM Post #14 |
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Tornado geek
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I'm assuming that as this is an 'Early Version' the fillet was added mid-production. Steve |
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| jacksdad64 | Dec 19 2017, 10:00 PM Post #15 |
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Tornado geek
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Tonights work was putting the IP decal and various placards in the cockpit. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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