JohnB Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Since I'm into building air racers right now I decided to build another Trumpeter P-51B air racer. This time it will be "The Houstonian". Not quite as flashy as my others but still a good looking racer. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Wow, faster than I can take the shrink wrap off a new kit and you're on to the next build. The engine looks to be leaking a fair bit of oil in that pic. Carl 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 43 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Wow, faster than I can take the shrink wrap off a new kit and you're on to the next build. The engine looks to be leaking a fair bit of oil in that pic. Carl Keeping busy Carl. Oil all over probably from running it hard racing would be my estimation. 😉 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 C'mon man! When you gonna do a red one?? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Good show John, you'll need to set up pylons around your desk soon! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 6 hours ago, GazzaS said: C'mon man! When you gonna do a red one?? I have a red/yellow one for later on Gaz. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 2 hours ago, Ryan said: Good show John, you'll need to set up pylons around your desk soon! LOL That would be a neat deal! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 On hold for the moment while I finish the A-26 racer. Back soon! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 John Going to be another beauty and I'll be following on the B-26 again. Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 16 Author Share Posted March 16 I hope to have the '26 finished today then will get back to this build. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 Done with the '26 so now it's back to the Houstonian P-51. This a/c, as on my earlier racer P-51C build, has the dorsal strake. No problemo since I have (had) several I can transplant. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 John You're a machine and your work is simply top notch. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 2 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John You're a machine and your work is simply top notch. Keep 'em comin Peter Thank you Peter. This one is giving me fits as it doesn't FIT! Wings to fuselage had them drooping so I had to do some surgery on the roots and make some super glue adjustments. Also problems with the exhaust shrouds not sitting "right". I've put it away for today and will get back to it tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 C'mon man. Is it done yet? I was expecting two completions from you today, John. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 9 hours ago, GazzaS said: C'mon man. Is it done yet? I was expecting two completions from you today, John. LOL Gaz. It's well along but the fit of the wings to the fuselage is BAD. I've had to do a lot of trimming and shimming to get a proper dihedral. Super glue, putty, and plastic strips are necessary. A bit of a cuss factor I have to say. I think the Trumpeter folks had the "B" team on this area. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 On 3/19/2022 at 1:29 AM, JohnB said: I think the Trumpeter folks had the "B" team on this area. Well... I've had three Trumpeter kits. I have yet to get one done by the A team. So I haven't considered buying any more. But apparently they are the only game in town when it comes to a Razorback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 10 hours ago, GazzaS said: Well... I've had three Trumpeter kits. I have yet to get one done by the A team. So I haven't considered buying any more. But apparently they are the only game in town when it comes to a Razorback. Sad but true Gaz. I built one of their razorback P-47's a while back and, if I remember correctly, it wasn't all that bad. They wasted a lot of plastic on all that ducting, etc on the interior and I didn't use any of it. One thing they seem to always do is over-do rivet detail. On this P-51 I spread putty and sealer over the wings to tone them down especially since this particular a/c was converted to wet wings for cross country racing and had smooth wing surfaces, etc. I think Tamiya or Hasegawa are missing the boat by not having these two in their 1/32 lineup. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 Just about ready for priming and painting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Looking Good John another interesting crate coming down the ole pipeline! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 36 minutes ago, KevinM said: Looking Good John another interesting crate coming down the ole pipeline! Thank you Kevin. Different for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 John Your P-51C is looking mighty good and I've never seen you on this type of roll - you're working at a speed I just can't fathom. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 5 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Your P-51C is looking mighty good and I've never seen you on this type of roll - you're working at a speed I just can't fathom. Keep 'em comin Peter LOL Peter. Keeps me from getting bored with life. 😄 I need to have something to do that I enjoy so I devote a lot of time to building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 John Got ya! Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, JohnB said: LOL Peter. Keeps me from getting bored with life. 😄 I need to have something to do that I enjoy so I devote a lot of time to building. Seems John you have found that niche of non-boredom materials for yourself that's Good! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 39 minutes ago, KevinM said: Seems John you have found that niche of non-boredom materials for yourself that's Good! Better than trying to find anything on the TV worth watching. 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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