discussion Need feedback on 1/32 p-51D tamiya

[Guest]

Hello

I have recently finished my p-51 and really wanted some feedback. This is my first model after taking a 2 year break from the hobby. Please leave a comment on weather you like it or not. For some of the building process go to workshopscience.com

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[eddiesolo]

I like it very much, the only problem (and it could be my eyes to be honest) is that the aluminium seems a bit bitty...probably me or the monitor. Lovely work on the office.

Si

 

[Alan 45]

Nice work , I agree with si it does appear a bit bitty on the close up shots but you won't see that when its sitting on a shelf so I wouldn't worry about that I'd be happy with it

 

[papa 695]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

The P51 looks good like what's already been said the Aluminum does look a little bitty and also just a little bit nit pickie the sanding and re scribing on the intake underside.

But I would still be happy with it nice job for a first kit back after a while

 

[Guest]

This is a great build, agree with the above and bear in mind metal finishes require a lot of smoothing down/polishing between coats and are not the easiest finishes to get right, well done.

 

[Guest]

Thank you all for your amazing and helpful feedback.

I appreciate it very much

 

[stona]

I agree, it's a good job.

What did you use for the silver/aluminium finish? There are quite a few options these days for this most difficult of finishes.

Cheers

Steve

 

[monica]

great build do real like it and agree with the above, but always next build will over come that,

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Overall a great first build back, my only comment would be on the choice of aluminium? I've got the same kit and its calling for more of a chrome finish, though I'll be using a buffable steel on mine when I get round to it.

Otherwise a great job

Adrian

 

[Guest]

Welcome!

Is a nice model. Good work

 

[Guest]

I agree, it's a good job.What did you use for the silver/aluminium finish? There are quite a few options these days for this most difficult of finishes.

Cheers

Steve

I used alcalad 2 grey primer with alcalad 2 polished aluminium paint then alkaloid aqua gloss finish

 

[stona]

Thanks. I'm a big fan of Alclad, though other options are available

Cheers

Steve

 

[Guest]

looking good!

Will

 

[Vaughan]

I agree with the comments aluminium is a real pig to get right and I had problems when I built my Thunderbolt a while back, I didn't get the finish I intended but I was happy with the results in the end.

 

[Guest]

Very nice build and finish and welcome to the forum, hope to see more of your builds

 

[colin m]

I used alcalad 2 grey primer with alcalad 2 polished aluminium paint then alkaloid aqua gloss finish

Polished aluminium needs a gloss black undercoat to produce the polished 'near' mirror look.

Colin M

 

[Guest]

Polished aluminium needs a gloss black undercoat to produce the polished 'near' mirror look. Colin M

Oh ok, didn't know it was necessary. Thank you

 

[stona]

Polished aluminium needs a gloss black undercoat to produce the polished 'near' mirror look.Colin M

That's correct and I would use it for any highly polished Alclad finish.

I'm not sure that a highly polished aluminium would be an appropriate finish for a WW2 fighter aircraft like the P-51, and in the particular case of the Mustang the wings were not natural metal. They were filled, sanded, undercoated and finally sprayed with an aluminium paint which is not the same thing at all.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Guest]

Nice build and welcome

 

[john i am]

Great result after a 2 year break well done