Daywalker Posted January 22, 2023 Posted January 22, 2023 I finished this one back in August, this being my second (but certainly not my last Tamiya P-51D) Mustang. The only AM I used were some Barracuda Resin tires, Kagero Decals, and seatbelts made from HGW hardware and straps sliced from the edges of $1 bills. I like using the currency for seatbelts as it has a fabric texture, and worn currency seems to "crumple" well. I filled all of the rivets (thousands of them) on the wings, which I like as it more closely resembled the full size AC but honestly I don't think I would go through it again. MANY hours of fill, sand, repeat, repeat again. Painted with Alclad colors and Tamiya acrylics, I am happy to call this one done! 20
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 23, 2023 Administrators Posted January 23, 2023 Super build and quite real looking! 4
Daywalker Posted January 23, 2023 Author Posted January 23, 2023 Thanks everyone, glad you liked it! I need to work on my photography I think, as a lot of the more subtle weathering effects are barely visible in the photos. I do appreciate the feedback, thank you! 4
Pete Fleischmann Posted January 23, 2023 Posted January 23, 2023 Holy smoke. that is super nice- love the scheme and finish! Well done my friend! Pete 4
HubertB Posted January 23, 2023 Posted January 23, 2023 Yes, what the others said : very nice 👍 ! Hubert 4
Daywalker Posted January 24, 2023 Author Posted January 24, 2023 Thanks Pete and Hubert, appreciate the kind words! 😁 3
Rod Bettencourt Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 Great build and scheme, also the use of bills for seatbelts is genius. Thanks for sharing. Rod 4
Daywalker Posted January 25, 2023 Author Posted January 25, 2023 Thank you! Rod - I don't recall where I picked up that seatbelt tip, but it has worked well for me. Nice thing is the currency has a cloth-like texture, and is pretty close in color to many seatbelts. It takes paint well, and by trimming off the edges you can still spend it! 3 1
RockieYarwood Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 Beautiful build and finish(!), and cool tip about the harness straps (but I'm pretty sure the Feds will be knocking on your door any minute now 😎). Cheers, Rockie 3 2 1
BlrwestSiR Posted January 26, 2023 Posted January 26, 2023 Great looking Mustang Frank. Neat tip about the belts. Unfortunately Canadian bills are plastic so that won't work with our currency. Carl 3 1
Daywalker Posted January 26, 2023 Author Posted January 26, 2023 Thanks Carl, next time I send you something I'll put a US bill or two in there! 1 1
MARU 5137 Posted January 29, 2023 Posted January 29, 2023 Well This IS MY FAVOURITE Mustang build. Your "FIGHTING LADY" is STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS & you did an impressive job on it. Just very SPLENDIFEROUS looking model.. KUDOS. MARU 5137. 3 1
Daywalker Posted January 29, 2023 Author Posted January 29, 2023 Awww, thanks Maru! I am very happy with this one myself, and already looking forward to another Mustang! 2
Peterpools Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 Frank Just catching up and can't believe I missed this post. Awesome build - one terrific looking P-51.🏆 1 1
JohnB Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 On 1/22/2023 at 10:48 AM, Daywalker said: I finished this one back in August, this being my second (but certainly not my last Tamiya P-51D) Mustang. The only AM I used were some Barracuda Resin tires, Kagero Decals, and seatbelts made from HGW hardware and straps sliced from the edges of $1 bills. I like using the currency for seatbelts as it has a fabric texture, and worn currency seems to "crumple" well. I filled all of the rivets (thousands of them) on the wings, which I like as it more closely resembled the full size AC but honestly I don't think I would go through it again. MANY hours of fill, sand, repeat, repeat again. Painted with Alclad colors and Tamiya acrylics, I am happy to call this one done! Outstanding Frank! Very well done. Those Tamiya Mustangs are really nice! 2 1
Daywalker Posted February 26, 2023 Author Posted February 26, 2023 Thank you Peter and John, much appreciated! 😁 1
Bomber_County Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 Stunning, love the subtle but very effective “in use” look. Congratulations 1
Daywalker Posted March 1, 2023 Author Posted March 1, 2023 23 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Stunning, love the subtle but very effective “in use” look. Congratulations Thanks mate, I really appreciate that! 1
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