Tamiya 1/32 P-51D Tuskegee Mustang

[Peterpools]

I found these photographs online while I was looking for a P-47 build I did. The Tamiya 1/32 P-51D Mustang, Tuskegee Red Tail: Dutchess Arlene, was a build thread I did on the LSP forum years ago. I thought it would be nice to share them, as I do not have the files any longer, just the model in the display case. From what I think I remember; the kit has the Barracuda cockpit detail set and an Alclad NMF (my first NMF).

Enjoy

 

[DocRob]

What a beauty, Peter, nice and shiny NMF, love it.

Cheers Rob

[Peterpools]

Thanks Rob

So very much appreciated.  I was surprised to see the build online a thread with links to other LSP builds on the forum. I got a kick out of seeing those photographs after so many years. She pretty much looks now as she did then as the display case keeps out about 95% or more of the dust and doesn't get direct sunlight so there hasn't been any paint fading that I can see with these old eyes. 

 

[KevinM]

That looks really Nice Peter is that a grey anti=glare panel? I have one grey also and questions were raised about that my answer it's the color they show.

[dodgem37]

Respect.

Sincerely, Mark

[Peterpools]

Thanks Kev, much appreciated.

The anti glare panel is OD but I have no idea whose paint I used back then.  Good chance it's Tamiya 

[Peterpools]

Thank you Brother Bear. It has been a long time since that build and if I remember correctly, a big part of my build inspiration was your IAF Mustang build.  

[Spitfire]

Very smart, a superb build.

Cheers

Dennis

[Peterpools]

Thanks Dennis

It's been good few years, maybe more since I built the P-51. Just wonderful kit.

 

[Landlubber Mike]

Wow, really nicely done Peter!

[Peterpools]

Thanks Mike, from what I remember, a fun build with the usual excitement back then.

 

 

[JohnB]

Very nice build Peter! Looks good!!!

[Peterpools]

Thanks John

An oldie but Goodie for sure

[PanzerWomble]

Nice one Peter . 

I Flory washed the one I did a few years back on LSP ....it's does odd things with alclad is all I can say .....not necessarily bad ...just odd. 😳

[Bomber_County]

That pony certainly is shiny…….stunning as ever….