JohnB

Comparing the Hasegawa fuselage to the Trumpeter I find two "issues". The tail on the Trumpeter kit is taller than the Hasegawa. Also, the fuselage is deeper. My guess would be the Trumpeter is a bit off.

The only real "gripe" I have so far is the somewhat over-done rivet detail. Otherwise not a bad looking kit.

I plan to build it OOB except for Barracudacast wheels and FineMolds seat belts. Maybe a few cockpit placards too.

The gun ports were covered over with tape to keep out dust and dirt.

Thank Phil! Very much appreciated.

I'm glad you like it Jeff. Thanks!

P-51 is done and now it's on to the Jug build.

Since I had a false start on this build I decided I'd start a whole new thread. I still plan to do Pengie II so let the work begin!

Since there are a number of posts on this thread about the P-51A I think I will start a whole new thread for this build.

As it stands right now I'm going to get started on this baby. It's just TOO tempting staring back at me from the shelf! Ve vill see! Changed my mind. Think I'll wait for some build reviews.

Really looking good! Very nice work.

Thanks! I'm glad you like it.

Thanks Harv!

Thanks Gaz! I'm pleased that you like it.

Thanks! The kit is a P-51A so I didn't have to make any mods, etc. except for the cockpit set.

All finished with this one.

All done with this one. Thank goodness for the Vector cockpit set as this kit really cries out for that. I decided to model a a/c that is pictured on the cover of Dana Bell's book "Aircraft Painting Guide Vol.1". Paints used were Model Master OD, Testor's OD in the small bottle, Humbrol OD, White Ensign/Colourcoats OD, and Xtracolor OD and Neutral Grey. Also some I mixed. Interior is Colourcoats Dull Dark Green. I wanted to really weather this one to match the photos and I think I came fairly close. National insignia are from a Tamiya P-51D, the yellow serial numbers are from a Super Scale sheet (stash). I had to make my own "246" oval using numbers from my decal stash, white decal paper and a steel stencil. Resized and printed out on my laser printer. I hope y'all like the results of my efforts. Sorry for the crappy photos. I'm trying different settings on my camera in hope of improving same.

Thanks Reuben and welcome to LSM! The Vector cockpit really is a must have for these kits. I just finished my build and will post some photos soon.

That's true but, since Hasegawa has nice '109's and '190's, I would doubt Tamiya would go there. However, you just never can tell about those folks.

1/32 Hellcat, F4F or FM-2

No doubt it can be a really outstanding model. I just wish it was 1/32. However, I will not pass it up. It just looks TOO good! Any idea as to what the price will be?

My first reaction to the 1/24 F6F was "Too big, I just don't have room for it". After seeing the photos I think I'll have to "bite the bullet" and build one. Really looks outstanding. But, where to put it???

I went back and adjusted the photos to show the weathering a little better. Next will be the underside. Oil stains, etc.

Thanks!