discussion hasagawa 48 scale p51 mustang build

[Guest]

FUBAR or SNAFU call it what you want I masked part of the wing decal having given it a coat of x20 clear gloss have it a coat of white when I lifted mask it took part of the clear with it so I tried to blend it out with a cotton bud and ipa it sort of worked but not well so I'll wait till really dry and pick out the white free hand or mask with paper but I think it would creep under if I did that

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[Guest]

Damn, I'm sure you will blend it in fine... The rest is liking top drawer

 

[Guest]

Thanks Dougie I think I have it cracked it will look better after the Matt coat just very annoying still that's what it's all about init thanks for being a regular viewer Dougie

 

[Guest]

Done the fuel tanks and plumbing this morning and main wheels fitted prop and spinner just got gun sight canopy main doors pitot tube and radio arial


All the best for now


Roger

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[PhilJ]

Done the fuel tanks and plumbing this morning and main wheels fitted prop and spinner just got gun sight canopy main doors pitot tube and radio arial
All the best for now


Roger

Looking really smart Roger, can't wait to see this one finished


Phil

 

[Guest]

Been doing a bit of research apparently jumpin Jacques so called because the pilots surname was Jacques and he liked to jump the enemy from their six also there is strong evidence that the present day jumpin Jacques was in the famous 332nd because of a lot of traces of red paint on the tail section ie the famous red tail Negro pilots also this airframe has had no major rebuild since manufacture that makes it extremely unique I would say PS just done the gun sight just got to add the glass later and paint the leather pad

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[Guest]

I'd be proud of this mate, very clean work

 

[Guest]

Thanks Dougie I'm quite pleased just a shame about me not thinking that the decals would be transparent actually that's not true I did think they might be and chose not to mask over the black and coat with white will I ever learn lol


Just got inner doors landing light fit canopy pitot tube and tip lights I'll post when I have done then put it in completed models


Not sure what to do next tamiya beaughfighter ? Maybe

 

[Guest]

Nice! going by the work so far it should be a beauty when completed...


John.

 

[Guest]

Thanks John I'm quite chuffed with it


Nearly done now I'm scratching around finishing touches already thinking about my next build got 80 quid burning a hole in my Paypal account look out e bay here I come lol

 

[PhilJ]

Thanks John I'm quite chuffed with it
Nearly done now I'm scratching around finishing touches already thinking about my next build got 80 quid burning a hole in my Paypal account look out e bay here I come lol

Should be able to get something nice for that what are you thinking? Anything on the want list?


Phil

 

[Guest]

Should be able to get something nice for that what are you thinking? Anything on the want list?
Phil

Nothing in particular I should replace the few I have built lately to keep the stash going but that is so boring

 

[Guest]

This model now in finished aircraft category thanks guys for all your encouragement really enjoyed this build