JohnB Posted February 19, 2023 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 19, 2023 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockieYarwood Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Cool! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, RockieYarwood said: Cool! LOL 😄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 400 Squadron RCAF ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, Jeff said: 400 Squadron RCAF ? Thanks but wrong version. No 20 mm's. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 21, 2023 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 10 minutes ago, 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 LOL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 21, 2023 Administrators Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 20 minutes ago, 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. Yes indeed Ernie. Some pretty ratty ones for sure. This won't be one of them though. LOL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Like Peter said, a rarely seen variant so it'll be great to watch. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, BlrwestSiR said: Like Peter said, a rarely seen variant so it'll be great to watch. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 John Nice work on the front office - looking real good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Nice work on the front office - looking real good. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 John I have no doubts you will come up with just the right bit for the needed part. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John I have no doubts you will come up with just the right bit for the needed part. Fingers crossed. 🤞 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted February 23, 2023 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 40 minutes ago, 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 I understand that Dennis. The HC early Mustang kits have gotten hard to find with some folks asking ridiculous prices for them. 🤪 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 23, 2023 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCharlie Posted February 23, 2023 Share 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.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 28 minutes ago, 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.) No comment......😐 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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