JohnB Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John I take the Fifth Amendment. Just glad you have the Revell nose to work with. LOL Peter! Me too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 57 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Even doing a kit bash nose job like this your work is not only impeccable but fast. Carl Thank you Carl. It looks to be coming along okay now (knock on wood!). I think the Revell nose will be a even better subject to use. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 Just about ready to attach the nose halves. I added some strip styrene pieces for a better "grip". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I take it John you have some decals? That's a pretty crate!Had to look it up....... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 John Can't wait to see the completed nose grafting pics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 1 hour ago, KevinM said: I take it John you have some decals? That's a pretty crate!Had to look it up....... Yes I do have some decals. Deacon Hively's a/c, 4th FG. OD/Gray w/invasion stripes. Taken from a old Aeromaster sheet, re-scaled to 1/32 and printed out on my laser printer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 Nose in place! Now to sand out the seams, etc. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Looking good, and so much more Mustanguesque 👍 ! Keep it coming Hubert 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 22 minutes ago, HubertB said: Looking good, and so much more Mustanguesque 👍 ! Keep it coming Hubert Thank you Hubert. I agree! Looks like a P-51B for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 John Good call... the nose looks like a perfect fit and a much better choice then the Tamiya nose. Nice choice for the markings as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 37 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Good call... the nose looks like a perfect fit and a much better choice then the Tamiya nose. Nice choice for the markings as well. Thanks Peter. The Revell nose is much better in several ways. The plastic is not nearly as thin and flexible as the Tamiya which is a big help in checking fit, etc. Seemed the Tamiya parts were always moving out of place when I was handling the kit and trying to get everything sorted out. Another thing is there's no need for the engine to be mounted which is a big help also. Just all around mo betta! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 John It's a good feeling when things fall together rather then fighting an uphill battle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 10 hours ago, Peterpools said: John It's a good feeling when things fall together rather then fighting an uphill battle. Yes it is Peter. Still a ways to go on this one but I think I see a light at the end of the tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 The nose is on, seams filled and sanded, primer applied. I'll need to do a bit of scribing but it looks like a P-51B to me! 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Wow, John - it looks like it was made that way. Nice job! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) Definitely looks fairly seamless. Great job and thanks for showing the way. Carl Edited September 16, 2022 by BlrwestSiR Fix typo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 24 minutes ago, Bill_S said: Wow, John - it looks like it was made that way. Nice job! Thanks Bill. So far I'm pleased with it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Definitely looks fairly seamless. Great job and thanks for having the way. Carl Thank you Carl. Now it's on to the wings which should be straight forward, etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 What a huge difference , Well done John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 John Looks perfect! Awesome work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 10 hours ago, Martinnfb said: What a huge difference , Well done John Thanks Martin! I agree, the new nose makes quite a difference and now it LOOKS like a "B". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Looks perfect! Awesome work. Thank you Peter. It's worked out pretty well so far! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Great work, John! Sure looks good! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 1 hour ago, GazzaS said: Great work, John! Sure looks good! Thank you Gaz. I hope it will be worth the effort! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 3 hours ago, JohnB said: Thank you Gaz. I hope it will be worth the effort! It's a good thing that RED is my favorite color. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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