JohnB Posted October 17, 2023 Posted October 17, 2023 Revell kit and Draw decals. Pretty much OOB except FineMolds belts and racer mods. Just getting started. Stay tuned. 1
Peterpools Posted October 17, 2023 Posted October 17, 2023 John She is going to be a beauty and I'll be staying tuned in and following all the way. 1
JohnB Posted October 18, 2023 Author Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John She is going to be a beauty and I'll be staying tunes following all the way. Should look good.
Peterpools Posted October 18, 2023 Posted October 18, 2023 John Nice work on the prop, wheels, seat and IP. Construction is following your meticulous build techniques. 1
JohnB Posted October 18, 2023 Author Posted October 18, 2023 18 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Nice work on the prop, wheels, seat and IP. Construction is following your meticulous build techniques. Thanks. I'm going to do another prop and use chrome silver instead of the Alclad aluminum since the real one was chrome. We'll see how it turns out. 1
JohnB Posted October 18, 2023 Author Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: Got ya Turned out about the same so I'll stay with the 1st one. 1
KevinM Posted October 21, 2023 Posted October 21, 2023 Looking good John and having no barrels makes that fitting a bit easier it looks. 2
JohnB Posted October 21, 2023 Author Posted October 21, 2023 38 minutes ago, KevinM said: Looking good John and having no barrels makes that fitting a bit easier it looks. Thank you Kevin. It was still a problem but not quite as bad. Lots of putty and sanding. LOL 1
Peterpools Posted October 21, 2023 Posted October 21, 2023 Hi John Nice progress for sure and I'm with Kev as not having to fit the MG/leading edge fairing is a huge plus and I'm also right with you that there surely was a lot of putty and sanding to smooth things out just the same. Geez, why can't someone bring out a P-51 without those awful parts and just mold a clean wing without those horribly fitting parts and NO rivets. Revell was halfway there and then shot themselves in the foot. I think we're capable of getting the seam line on the leading edge squared away a lot easier without those terrible, never fitting parts. 1
JohnB Posted October 21, 2023 Author Posted October 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: Hi John Nice progress for sure and I'm with Kev as not having to fit the MG/leading edge fairing is a huge plus and I'm also right with you that there surely was a lot of putty and sanding to smooth things out just the same. Geez, why can't someone bring out a P-51 without those awful parts and just mold a clean wing without those horribly fitting parts and NO rivets. Revell was halfway there and then shot themselves in the foot. I think we're capable of getting the seam line on the leading edge squared away a lot easier without those terrible, never fitting parts. I guess it is what it is Peter and we just have to work with it. It makes for a "learning experience" (I hate that phrase!) and you know what to expect on future builds. 1
Peterpools Posted October 21, 2023 Posted October 21, 2023 Agreed just wish that the guys that actually design the kits as part of their job would have to build it as well and learn first hand what the build issues are. 1
JohnB Posted October 21, 2023 Author Posted October 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: Agreed just wish that the guys that actually design the kits as part of their job would have to build it as well and learn first hand what the build issues are. Sure might help! 1
Peterpools Posted October 23, 2023 Posted October 23, 2023 John Nice progress for sure and looking mighty good - just love those Unlimited Racers. 1
JohnB Posted October 23, 2023 Author Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Nice progress for sure and looking mighty good - just love those Unlimited Racers. About 80% of the painting is done and I expect to get the rest done either later today or tomorrow AM. Coming along pretty well. 1
JohnB Posted October 23, 2023 Author Posted October 23, 2023 Painting completed. I'll attach the gear, flaps and ailerons next. Decals are on the way so it should be ready for them when they get here. Some areas will need some clear gloss before applying them however. 2
Peterpools Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 John Some mighty nice air brush work - looking so good.👍 Just curious as to what you used for the NMF ... 1
JohnB Posted October 24, 2023 Author Posted October 24, 2023 58 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Some mighty nice air brush work - looking so good.👍 Just curious as to what you used for the NMF ... Thanks Peter. It's Alclad aluminum. 1
JohnB Posted October 28, 2023 Author Posted October 28, 2023 Completed and RFI. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19715-p-51-racer-risky-business-rfi/
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