Accurate Miniatures 1/48 P-51A

[jeaton01]

I felt the need for a quick build so last week I pulled out this kit. I tried for a well used look on this model as it was used in Burma and the Allison Mustangs served for a long time. Kit decals worked well but I painted the number on the tail. Tried salt weathering for the first time, proved I have more to learn but it worked OK.

I added Eduard seat belts and wire for the drop tank plumbing. I was disappointed in the quality of the clear parts, next time I'll use vacuform canopy glass.

 

[moon puppy]

Love it John, yeah that access window is pretty thick stuff. Looks great

 

[Big10]

The kit still looks great for its age. Would be nice to have a new mold P-51A.

Nice job.

 

[Rhino]

The kit still looks great for its age. Would be nice to have a new mold P-51A.

Nice job.

Very nice!

 

[razordws]

Nice looking build John

 

[Skinny_Mike]

Looks really nice for a quick build. Nice work!

 

[Mo_]

I like the weathering on it and the drop of the elevators. I built this kit many years ago, yours turned out better than mine did

 

[centaur567]

Great job!! I built this kit years ago. Was disappointed that the canopy was molded as one piece. I also cut it to open op. Would it be ok for me to post mine here with yours? Gary S. XLV MMXX

 

[jeaton01]

Absolutely, Gary!

 

[centaur567]

Ok. Here it is. Gary S. XLV MMXX

 

[jeaton01]

Looks very nice to me, Gary. Your instrument panel looks better than mine, and it looks like you used a vacuform canopy.

 

[centaur567]

Nope that's the kit's canopy cut open. Gary S. XLV MMXX

 

[sharkman]

Nice job on this John!

had this kit at one point but ended up selling it.