Tamiya 1/48 P-51D VLR

[Adam]

Doing an Iwo Jima Mustang on this one with some old Super Scale decals. Should be fun right?!?!?!?!

Who's ready for some NMF??? :yipee

 

[ij001]

Good choice, I have that sheet aswell.

Ian

 

[moon puppy]

You know they have the VLR version of this kit now? Think the only thing they added were teh multiple antenna mast for the UD directional system. "Someone" had to scratch build those antenna a couple of years ago....

You're going to love this kit Adam!

 

[Adam]

Didn't you do that on the 1/32 kit? AFAIK the only noticeable difference on them is the antennas?? On this kit i'm pretty sure there are indents on the inside of the fuselage you are supposed to drill out for them.

 

[Iron Mike]

Yes, he's referring to the 1/32 scale behemoth. The antenna issue was that of symmetry in scratch building.

Looking forward to seeing where you go with this, Adam.

 

[MrT]

P-51's are always great!

B)

 

[moon puppy]

Didn't you do that on the 1/32 kit? AFAIK the only noticeable difference on them is the antennas?? On this kit i'm pretty sure there are indents on the inside of the fuselage you are supposed to drill out for them.

Oh this is the 1:48 one.

Actually they have a separate spin for at least 3 diff variants and antenna arrays.

 

[Adam]

Well I figured it was about time to post an update on this. I've been working VERY SLOWLY on this but I'm now about ready for some paint.

The only addition to the cockpit I made was some color etch belts from Eduard.

Also picked up these which look awesome:

And these because I can never drill all the exhaust holes out evenly.

I also scratched these up for the Uncle Dog antenna. This is the third or fourth iteration and it still needs some refinement.

I'm hoping to get this all pained up before I leave on vacation next Friday so that I can let it sit for a good week or more and let the metal paint cure without my impatient grubby fingers touching it.

Thanks for looking in. Comments welcome. :Hiay

 

[moon puppy]

I feel your pain about the antenna.

Looking good Adam, remember that the antenna that was on the top was moved to between the main landing gear doors centerline. Think it's the VHF antenna?

 

[SA Dave]

Very cool Adam great to see you back at the bench

 

[Adam]

Thanks guys. Yeah Bob, that is probably the very last thing I will attach.

Come to think of it you'll be the first one to see it in person.

 

[lupanzer]

... With alot of attention...

Luiz

 

[moon puppy]

Come to think of it you'll be the first one to see it in person.

:yipee

Yep, still looking at the week of the 23rd. I only hope that it's thawed out enough up there. :woohoo:

 

[ij001]

Wondered where this had gone, Adam. Good to see it re-surfaced and back on the bench.

Ian

 

[Adam]

Finished! :yipee

The green stripe decals were hell to get all lined up. Otherwise a vice free build. Hope you all like it!

 

[MrT]

Outstanding Adam!!

Terry

 

[Adam]

Thanks Terry!

 

[moon puppy]

Fine job Adam.

 

[ij001]

Immaculate build/finish.

Ian

 

[SA Dave]

Ooooh PURTY