JohnB Posted February 19, 2023 Posted February 19, 2023 My plan is to "convert" this USAAF P-51 to a RAF Mustang I. It won't involve a LOT of adjustments but one is replacing the poor kit exhausts with some from my spares stash. Other improvements will be to replace the wing cannons with some very nice Master Model items (coming from SB) and replacing the wheels with some Tamiya P-51 items. The main thing though will be the Vector cockpit interior set. Should make a nice looking model! 13
Peterpools Posted February 19, 2023 Posted February 19, 2023 John Going to be an epic build of a P-51 variant we don't often see. Looking forward to following your progress. The vector cockpit set looks excellent. 2
JohnB Posted February 19, 2023 Author Posted February 19, 2023 On 2/19/2023 at 6:10 PM, Peterpools said: John Going to be an epic build of a P-51 variant we don't often see. Looking forward to following your progress. The vector cockpit set looks excellent. Expand Should be a enjoyable build Peter. I've used Vector cockpit sets in 3 other Hobbycraft P-51 builds and it really enhances the models "look". Stay tuned! 2
JohnB Posted February 20, 2023 Author Posted February 20, 2023 On 2/20/2023 at 7:58 PM, RockieYarwood said: Cool! Expand LOL 😄 2
JohnB Posted February 21, 2023 Author Posted February 21, 2023 On 2/21/2023 at 4:25 PM, Jeff said: 400 Squadron RCAF ? Expand Thanks but wrong version. No 20 mm's. 4
Jeff Posted February 21, 2023 Posted February 21, 2023 Hero cookie for trying? Either way I know your rendition of this will be really good.... I'm watching with interest for sure 3
JohnB Posted February 21, 2023 Author Posted February 21, 2023 On 2/21/2023 at 5:13 PM, Jeff said: Hero cookie for trying? Either way I know your rendition of this will be really good.... I'm watching with interest for sure Expand LOL 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 21, 2023 Administrators Posted February 21, 2023 What I love about these early Mustangs is how they were used right up to the moment they literally fell apart. There are plenty of pictures out there of some very beat up aircraft. 5
JohnB Posted February 21, 2023 Author Posted February 21, 2023 On 2/21/2023 at 8:03 PM, Clunkmeister said: What I love about these early Mustangs is how they were used right up to the moment they literally fell apart. There are plenty of pictures out there of some very beat up aircraft. Expand Yes indeed Ernie. Some pretty ratty ones for sure. This won't be one of them though. LOL 3
BlrwestSiR Posted February 22, 2023 Posted February 22, 2023 Like Peter said, a rarely seen variant so it'll be great to watch. 3
JohnB Posted February 22, 2023 Author Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/22/2023 at 1:40 AM, BlrwestSiR said: Like Peter said, a rarely seen variant so it'll be great to watch. Expand Should be a interesting build Carl. I'm in the middle of the Vector cockpit right now which will add a lot to the finished model. 3
JohnB Posted February 22, 2023 Author Posted February 22, 2023 Coming along on the Vector cockpit. The resin detail is really nice but it's taking a good bit of dry fitting, etc to get things to set right. 9
Peterpools Posted February 22, 2023 Posted February 22, 2023 John Nice work on the front office - looking real good. 2
JohnB Posted February 22, 2023 Author Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/22/2023 at 11:39 PM, Peterpools said: John Nice work on the front office - looking real good. Expand Thank you Peter. Still a ways to go on that. More "adjustments" and touchups. I'm going through my left overs boxes trying to find something that would be a suitable stand in for a recon camera. No luck so far. 2
Peterpools Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 John I have no doubts you will come up with just the right bit for the needed part. 1
JohnB Posted February 23, 2023 Author Posted February 23, 2023 On 2/23/2023 at 12:03 AM, Peterpools said: John I have no doubts you will come up with just the right bit for the needed part. Expand Fingers crossed. 🤞 2
Spitfire Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 Coming along nicely, I've always wanted to build an RAF early mustang, but as usual too little time too many kits. Cheers Dennis 4
JohnB Posted February 23, 2023 Author Posted February 23, 2023 On 2/23/2023 at 2:28 PM, Spitfire said: Coming along nicely, I've always wanted to build an RAF early mustang, but as usual too little time too many kits. Cheers Dennis Expand I understand that Dennis. The HC early Mustang kits have gotten hard to find with some folks asking ridiculous prices for them. 🤪 2
Peterpools Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 John Seams to be the way of ebay these days. I've often seen, new kits still available from the normal online venders being also offered on ebay for insane prices. These days I only resort to ebay when I need something but will not pay over what I feel is a FAIR price. 5
MikeCharlie Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 Sorry to be be picky, but that's a Mustang Mk Ia with the 20mms - there was no direct US equivalent to the Mustang Mk I. (Yes I know it's confusing, especially as the FR equivalent of the P-51/Mustang Ia is the F-6A.)
JohnB Posted February 23, 2023 Author Posted February 23, 2023 On 2/23/2023 at 6:19 PM, MikeCharlie said: Sorry to be be picky, but that's a Mustang Mk Ia with the 20mms - there was no direct US equivalent to the Mustang Mk I. (Yes I know it's confusing, especially as the FR equivalent of the P-51/Mustang Ia is the F-6A.) Expand No comment......😐 1
JohnB Posted February 23, 2023 Author Posted February 23, 2023 Making some progress today. Cobbled together a "camera" using several pieces found in my "scrap spares" box. None of it related to a camera! LOL You will notice it is facing to starboard whereas others you see face to port. Obviously a test setup. 7
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