JohnB

The a/c number is FD474. Take a look here Jeff. https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/aircrafts-2-3/p51-raf/mustang-fd474/

I'm not sure which squadron it is Jeff. I didn't see any info on that when I downloaded the 2 photos but I suspect either 414 or 613 and possibly the AFDU in 1942. I base that info on 2 things: A single letter a/c code and the white wingtips. However, several RAF and RCAF squadrons had these a/c but I feel this particular bird was in one of the training squadrons due to the white wingtips. If you or someone else has more info I'd be interested in seeing it.

LOL!!!

Thanks Peter. I finished decaling last night and hope to get the remaining bits attached today and finish it up.

Camo all done! Next I'll overcoat with clear gloss in prep for decaling. (Those white wing tips sure look "different"!)

Thank you Peter. Camo painting now in progress.

Thanks Carl. I know it might be a high cuss-factor build but I'll probably give it a shot anyway. Sorry about your '109. I hope you can get it sorted out and finish it up as I'd really like to see it.

but NOT certain yet! 🙄 Gaz did such a fine job on his it would be a hard act to follow! LOL Others here have built or started one so input would be appreciated (especially on the engine as I'm considering having the cowling open.) Thanks in advance!

Early stage of painting. I don't know why this particular a/c had white wing tips unless it was part of some testing routine. Yellow wing leading edge strips are next.

Yep!!!!

Outstanding Frank! Very well done. Those Tamiya Mustangs are really nice!

Thank you Peter. I didn't realize how "off" they looked in that 1st photo. Believe me, I made quite sure they were straight, level and CA'd firmly in place.

Better photos. Now to fix the seams where the wings join the fuselage. 🤪

Yes it is Kevin. They are straight.

20 mm's in place now. Now to attach the wings to the fuselage.

Thank you Rog. For exhausts I'm using some Spitfire fishtail one's from my spares. The wheels, also from my spares, are from a Tamiya P-51D kit. As far as I know no one makes these expressly for these kits. No telling where the molds are nowadays. I just wish Tamiya or Hasegawa would give us some new-mold early Mustangs, including the B/C's. I figure they'd sell very well.

Thanks Dennis.

Thanks Phil. A challenge is putting it lightly! LOL Sure would make a eye-catching model though.

Garish! A very interesting color scheme but I wouldn't want to try paint it! LOL

Mine also!!!🤞

If I can manage to meld them in to the wings they should look great!

Adapting the Master Model 20 mm's to the wings is next. In this photo they are just loosely set in place.

Thanks Peter.

Progress as of this morning. I'm not entirely happy with the camera setup but it is what it is as I'm tired of fiddling with it🤪. On to the wings next.

Thanks Frank. It sure would be nice if Hasegawa or Tamiya would give us some new early and not so early, such as the B/C, Mustangs. The Hobby Craft kits are very basic and need a good bit of updating plus they have gotten hard to find. Vector did some VERY nice cockpits for them and those have gotten pricey. If I remember right I paid over $60.00 for the one for this model. To me that's a bit too pricey but I bit the bullet anyway. 🤪