JohnB Posted January 23, 2023 Posted January 23, 2023 I've been doing some prep work on this one for a week or two. I don't have a complete kit (used the nose section of one on that Trumpeter "B" a while back) but I have one coming from Scale Hobbyist which is supposed to show up Wednesday. In the mean time I've been deciding on which a/c to do and finally settled on Dick Turner's last P-51 "Short Fuse". He had this a/c after returning from a 30 day leave and after "Sallee" bailed on him. Hence the name Short Fuse and no Sallee! I've pretty much got the cockpit section done plus printed some decals with my laser printer to make the needed codes and name, etc. As soon as the kit arrives I'll be that much ahead on the build. 6
Peterpools Posted January 23, 2023 Posted January 23, 2023 John Nice start on your next P-51 - as you surely have the Revell issues solved and under control. Alway appreciate the bio, which adds to the build. 1
JohnB Posted January 23, 2023 Author Posted January 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Nice start on your next P-51 - as you surely have the Revell issues solved and under control. Alway appreciate the bio, which adds to the build. Thanks Peter. I agree. Extra info always adds something to it. 2
JohnB Posted January 23, 2023 Author Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Martinnfb said: Great choice Thanks Martin. 3
BlrwestSiR Posted January 24, 2023 Posted January 24, 2023 Nice start John. Guess it makes the waiting go by faster. 2
JohnB Posted January 24, 2023 Author Posted January 24, 2023 38 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Nice start John. Guess it makes the waiting go by faster. Thanks. Yes it does and keeps me busy. LOL 1
JohnB Posted January 24, 2023 Author Posted January 24, 2023 Cockpit ready for install when the kit shows up. I wanted to use a Tamiya instrument panel which has a better look but I found I don't have the needed instrument decals for it. So I used the Revell IP which looks "okay". 8
Peterpools Posted January 24, 2023 Posted January 24, 2023 John Nice work on the interior and the IP looks just fine. 1
JohnB Posted January 24, 2023 Author Posted January 24, 2023 19 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Nice work on the interior and the IP looks just fine. Thanks Peter. 1
KevinM Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 From what I can see John the IP looks great. 2
JohnB Posted January 25, 2023 Author Posted January 25, 2023 10 hours ago, GazzaS said: Nice interior, John! Thank you Gaz! 1
JohnB Posted January 25, 2023 Author Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, KevinM said: From what I can see John the IP looks great. Thanks Kevin. I like it okay but it appears a little too heavy on the instrument outlines. Kit decal. 2
JohnB Posted January 25, 2023 Author Posted January 25, 2023 I received the P-51 kit this morning so now I can concentrate on finishing "Short Fuse". 1
Peterpools Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 John Awesome ... I'll be waiting for her to cross the finish line by this weekend at the latest. Don't you just love pressure? 1 1
JohnB Posted January 25, 2023 Author Posted January 25, 2023 48 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Awesome ... I'll be waiting for her to cross the finish line by this weekend at the latest. Don't you just love pressure? For sure Peter! LOL 2
JohnB Posted January 29, 2023 Author Posted January 29, 2023 All done with this one! https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19070-revell-p-51d-short-fuse-finished/ 1
Peterpools Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 John Amazing work as always and heading over to see your finished Mustang. 1
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