Tamiya 1/32 VLR P-51D "Fighting Lady" 475th FS finished

[Daywalker]

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!

[k5ikl]

Awesome build sir.  

Cheers,
Jerry

[Martinnfb]

One word : STUNNING !  

[KevinM]

Very Nice!!

[Clunkmeister]

Super build and quite real looking! 

[Daywalker]

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!

[Pete Fleischmann]

Holy smoke.

that is super nice- love the scheme and finish! Well done my friend!

 

Pete

[HubertB]

Yes, what the others said : very nice 👍 !

Hubert

[Daywalker]

Thanks Pete and Hubert, appreciate the kind words! 😁

[Rod Bettencourt]

Great build and scheme, also the use of bills for seatbelts is genius. Thanks for sharing.

Rod

[GazzaS]

Well done!

[Daywalker]

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!

 

[RockieYarwood]

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

[Daywalker]

Thanks Rockie!

[BlrwestSiR]

Great looking Mustang Frank. Neat tip about the belts. Unfortunately Canadian bills are plastic so that won't work with our currency.

Carl

[Daywalker]

Thanks Carl, next time I send you something I'll put a US bill or two in there!

[MARU 5137]

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.

 

[Daywalker]

Awww, thanks Maru!  I am very happy with this one myself, and already looking forward to another Mustang!

[Peterpools]

Frank

Just catching up and can't believe I missed this post. Awesome build - one terrific looking P-51.🏆

 

[JohnB]

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!

[Daywalker]

Thank you Peter and John, much appreciated! 😁

[Bomber_County]

Stunning, love the subtle but very effective “in use” look. Congratulations 

[Daywalker]

23 hours ago, Bomber_County said:

Stunning, love the subtle but very effective “in use” look. Congratulations 

Thanks mate, I really appreciate that!