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Playing in the Sandbox Group Build Sept 1, 2024 - Jn 1, 2025

Tamiya P-51D "Happy Jack's Go Buggy" is next


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John

Nice POA for the MG leading edge parts. For the life of me, I just don't understand why manufacturers insist on using this approach to the MG portion of the wing leading edge. What they just can't mold the ENTIRE leading wing portion of the wing as one piece and eliminate the always crappy fitting part. Then just have the MG barrels as an insert part. They could always add the MG ammo and gun bay covers as a separate piece but that on a relatively flat/slightly curved surface and wouldn't be an issue at all.

  

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21 minutes ago, Peterpools said:

John

Nice POA for the MG leading edge parts. For the life of me, I just don't understand why manufacturers insist on using this approach to the MG portion of the wing leading edge. What they just can't mold the ENTIRE leading wing portion of the wing as one piece and eliminate the always crappy fitting part. Then just have the MG barrels as an insert part. They could always add the MG ammo and gun bay covers as a separate piece but that on a relatively flat/slightly curved surface and wouldn't be an issue at all.

  

I agree Peter. Those areas are a PITA on both Revell and Tamiya kits. I hope I have it smoothed out fairly well now after plenty of filler and sanding. I'll spray some primer over that area today which should show up any needed additional putty/sanding needed (and cussing). :)

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John

Just look at all the work you had to do to get a part to fit when they should have fit right from the start.

Just a lot of work where it shouldn't need be. Yes, I know on some of the MG leading edges there are fairings but there has to be a better way then the way it is approached, which is absolutely a PITA method.  

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56 minutes ago, Peterpools said:

John

Just look at all the work you had to do to get a part to fit when they should have fit right from the start.

Just a lot of work where it shouldn't need be. Yes, I know on some of the MG leading edges there are fairings but there has to be a better way then the way it is approached, which is absolutely a PITA method.  

I sprayed some primer and it looks like it's good to go now. I'm in the process of attaching the wings to the fuselage and I think everything fits very well. Pleasant surprise! :)

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39 minutes ago, Peterpools said:

John

Looking so good - you worked your magic and the MG leading edge fairings look perfect.

 

 

Thanks Peter. I was a bit doubtful at one point but, after lots of filling and sanding, it finally smoothed out. I'll be attaching the cowl pieces next. After some test fitting it appears they will fit okay. :)

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39 minutes ago, Peterpools said:

John

You're flying through this Mustang for sure and she is looking so good.

 

Coming right along Peter. Most of the painting is done but I will need to go back and repaint some areas that didn't come out like I wanted. 🙄

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I forgot about this when I was working on attaching and smoothing out the leading edge parts. I just went to attach the gear and THEN I saw what I'd done. Not a big problem but I couldn't use the screw's to attach and anchor the gear. I fixed them in place with some CA. They'll stay put okay I think but won't have quite the strength a good screwing 🤣 would give 'em. LOL

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John

Glad you found a fix that worked and didn't turn into a pending disaster. Can't believe you finished another 32nd scale kit to your usual high standards and I'm still floundering with the Sea Fury. She is in the paint shop now, primer and the first color coat done but the weather has been steady rain and a 100% humidity. Since the Ac isn't on this time of the year to dry out the house, painting is out of the question until the rain hits the road. Heading over to check out your latest Mustang build.

 

  

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