Nose surgery for a Trumpeter P-51B

[JohnB]

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!

[JohnB]

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.

[JohnB]

Just about ready to attach the nose halves. I added some strip styrene pieces for a better "grip".

[KevinM]

I take it John you have some decals? That's a pretty crate!Had to look it up.......

[Peterpools]

John

Can't wait to see the completed nose grafting pics.

 

 

[JohnB]

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.

[JohnB]

Nose in place! Now to sand out the seams, etc.

[HubertB]

Looking good, and so much more Mustanguesque 👍 !

Keep it coming 

Hubert

[JohnB]

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.

[Peterpools]

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.

 

[JohnB]

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!

[Peterpools]

John

It's a good feeling when things fall together rather then fighting an uphill battle.

 

[JohnB]

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.

[JohnB]

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!

[Bill_S]

Wow, John - it looks like it was made that way. Nice job!

[BlrwestSiR]

Definitely looks fairly seamless. Great job and thanks for showing the way. 

Carl

Edited September 16, 2022 by BlrwestSiR
Fix typo

[JohnB]

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.

[JohnB]

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.

[Martinnfb]

What a huge difference , Well done John 

[Peterpools]

John

Looks perfect! Awesome work.

 

[JohnB]

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".

[JohnB]

1 hour ago, Peterpools said:

John

Looks perfect! Awesome work.

 

Thank you Peter. It's worked out pretty well so far!

[GazzaS]

Great work, John!  Sure looks good!

[JohnB]

1 hour ago, GazzaS said:

Great work, John!  Sure looks good!

Thank you Gaz. I hope it will be worth the effort!

[GazzaS]

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.