JohnB

I didn't do anything with the wing tips Peter. They are from the kit. 🙃 They were attached after applying some of the gray primer.

Now that I've finished the P-51 "Short Fuse" I can get back to the Revell Spitfire Mk II started earlier. One "issue" is the kit spinner. It looks too "pointy". I'll use a left over spinner from a Hasegawa Mk V instead. One thing I don't understand are the two little clear parts on either side of the fuselage. I have never seen these in any photos so WTF? I plan to paint over 'em. I have the Barracuda ailerons and intake scoops although I decided to use the kit radiator instead (just a little easier since I don't have to remove all those casting areas plus it looks fine to me).

Those are some big ol' panel lines for sure! I'd go with several applications of Mr Surfacer and sand the crap out of it. Tedious (but, in the end, worth it).

Thank you Gaz!

Thanks Peter. I appreciate the nice comments. I'm pleased with the way the model turned out. I'm considering another "B" conversion but need another Revell "D" fuselage to take the nose off for transplant on to a Trumpeter "B" fuselage. I hate to buy a kit just to use the nose but maybe someone here might have what I need. We'll see.

Thank you!

Thank you Rockie!

Thank you!

All done with this one! https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19070-revell-p-51d-short-fuse-finished/

Calling this one done. Those Revell kits are nice but they do have their problems. See here for "fixes": https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19047-more-revell-p-51d-fixs/ I decided to model Dick Turner's last a/c "Short Fuse". There are no decals in 1/32 for it so I made my own using my computer and laser printer. I'm pleased with the final results (after re-doing the name about a dozen times!). Painted with Alclad. National insignia is from the kit. I hope you like it!

That's a bummer Phil. 🙄

Thanks MARU! I appreciate that.

Thank you MARU. I appreciate that!

I forgot this was gonna be a non-camo bird. When I think Kingfisher I automatically have a mental vision of some of them in 3-tone camo. 😄 I still look forward to seeing the completed model!

Tamiya USA puts a couple of 1/32 kits on sale like this from time to time. I picked up a couple of Mustangs a couple of years ago so I would doubt they are liquidating as opposed to selling off some of the slow movers. I guess you could call that a form of liquidating.

The Mk VIII I ordered arrived yesterday. At $99 and free shipping it's a opportunity not to miss.

I remember you told me you were looking at re-doing the dive flaps. Here's a photo that might help. Maybe maybe not! LOL Click on it for better resolution.

Gonna be a outstanding model Peter. I really look forward to seeing the finished bird.

Looking good Peter. I look forward to seeing the camo applied!

Thanks Chris. I'll check them out. Just might be the way to go!

For sure Peter! LOL

I received the P-51 kit this morning so now I can concentrate on finishing "Short Fuse".

LOL Kevin. The Iwo based P-51 groups had some really colorful a/c.

Thanks Kevin. I like it okay but it appears a little too heavy on the instrument outlines. Kit decal.