discussion Airfix 1/24 p51 mustang

[john i am]

Hi everyone I'm just posting my wip on my p51 mustang just to show I'm not being lazy. As always on this scale airfix haven't let me down as so far it's been a little pig of a fit in places but I've managed to knock it together and got the fuselage sewn up in a fashion with super glue and clamps and patience. Now for filling and sanding thanks for looking and any comments left cheers John View attachment 259976View attachment 259977View attachment 259978View attachment 259980View attachment 259982View attachment 259983View attachment 259984HiView attachment 259985View attachment 259986

 

[flyjoe180]

You may be experiencing some issues with the kit as expected John, but that is looking A1 so far

 

[papa 695]

That is looking very nice so far John.

 

[Gwyn]

Looking good John 

 

[The Migrant]

One of the nicest builds I've seen so far of that old kit, looking forward to more progress.

 

[Guest]

Great work so far John

 

[john i am]

Hi everyone after a short interval ive made a return to the mustang which was started last year but making a conserted effort to mop up all unfinished kits so I can rip the lids off anther 5 boxes. Should be finished soon I hope thanks for looking in and any comments left. Cheers John View attachment 276469 View attachment 276468

 

[Guest]

Always a pleasure to follow your work! Great start! I will keep an eye on this!

 

[papa 695]

Nice to see you back on this one John, Going to pose it in-flight ?

 

[john i am]

Nice to see you back on this one John, Going to pose it in-flight ?[/QUOTE
I'm a wheels down man Ian but can't explain why though as I don't really know the reason. Another obsession of mine is that every plane I build there as to be a pilot in the cockpit or on the way to it if displayed on a base. Cheers John

 

[Guest]

This is looking great so far john, I have been given this kit and after my last airfix 1/24 mustang kit ism worked about the fit. Any tips you can put out there would be appreciated greatly.

 

[john i am]

Hi Scott thanks for your kind comments. Regarding the kit and it's fit issues and tips. Arm yourself with masking tape elastic bands vices a good super glue and lots of patience as it will soon become apparent where you need to use each one. It's been a bit if a fight beating this thing into submission to get it to this stage. I did intend to do the RAF one at a later date but I won't be bothering now and I'll get the Tamiya 1/48 one instead. All that said don't be put off just be prepared for some testing moments and all will be fine. All the best and good luck John

 

[john i am]

Hi everyone I'm slowly chipping away at this a bit more painting done just waiting for it to harden then I'll be blasting metal color onto it . Thanks for looking in cheers John View attachment 276517

 

[Guest]

Iam liking this, gives me some hope for mine.

 

[papa 695]

It's looking very good John.

 

[Guest]

I've always wanted to do one of these, but the fit problems put me off. So I'll just enjoy your excellent build John!

 

[peterairfix]

Just seen this one and as I have one in my stash I will give me an idea of what I will be looking forward to.
Yours is looking good

 

[john i am]

Hi everyone I've just sprayed the fuselage of the p51 with the extreme metal paints. They went down nicely without any fuss and I'm more than pleased with the result so I'd like to highly recommend them I will be getting more of them soon. Thanks for looking in and any comments left cheers John View attachment 277447

 

[yak face]

Shiny!! Did they go on ok john? And did you buff them up? im curious to know because i read that they are some sort of wax based formula , i wonder if a final varnish coat to seal the decals would go on ok or if decal solvents will affect it

 

[Guest]

Wow that's a lovely finish John! Wish I could do BMF like that