The major George Preddy “Cripes a mighty 3” P-51 D-5- NA beginning of the assembly
Hello everyone,
To illustrate my new liking for 1/32, here are the first pictures of my new project, the P-51 D-5-NA "Cripes A Mighty 3".
The kit is the wonderful Tamiya 1/32 and I did some shopping (something I did not until now because I contented myself with the original box) with Barracuda Studio.
I assembled the engine and started the cockpit.
I hope you enjoy it.
12 additional images. Click to enlarge.
Craig Abrahamson said on December 3, 2013
Lookin' good, Eric...keep us posted,
Simon Whitney said on December 3, 2013
That is nice Eric, as Craig said , keep us posted, I can se a master class happening.
Rapid27 said on December 3, 2013
Thank you very much Craig and Simon.
I think that i should need a long time before reaching the end of this project. It is a real pleasure to build this kit and i hope to do my best to represent this fabulous version.
Best regards, Eric
Rob Pollock said on December 3, 2013
Nice build, Eric. I've seen several of these 'stangs built and the kit detail is always impressive. I like that you've added a little scratchbuild aft of the cockpit - even the little things count.
Rapid27 said on December 3, 2013
Thank you very much Rob.
Best regards, Eric
Bryan W. Bernart said on December 3, 2013
Going to be a beauty!
Rapid27 said on December 3, 2013
I haope so Bryan, thank you very much.
Regards, Eric
Alan Rush said on December 3, 2013
Beautiful work! Great job on the cockpit and it will add a lot to the finished model. I look forward to watching as the build progresses.
Rapid27 said on December 4, 2013
Thank you very much Alan.
I do my best to post regularly the progress of assembly.
Best regards, Eric
Mark Beckwith said on December 4, 2013
Like!
Rapid27 said on December 4, 2013
Thank you very much Mark.
Regards, Eric
Seamus Boughe said on December 4, 2013
Eric,
Beautiful work so far. If you are interested, Eagle Editions makes a 1/32 figure of George Preddy (I have one and it is one of the best sculpted figures I have ever seen). A figure like that would really enhance your build.
Rapid27 said on December 4, 2013
Thank you so much Seamus. I have this figure for this plane and like you i think that it is the best figure i have seen.
I just post an other picture to illustrate that.
Best regards, Eric
George Williams said on December 5, 2013
I'm sure it's going to be another great build from you, Eric, thank you for keeping us posted on your progress.
Rapid27 said on December 5, 2013
Thank you very much George and i ll try to do it regulary.
Best regards, eric
bob mack said on December 5, 2013
terrific start
Rapid27 said on December 5, 2013
Thank you very much bob.
Eric
Frank Cronin said on December 6, 2013
Eric,
I am eagerly waiting to see the finished product.so far I am really impressed,as always, with your work.
Rapid27 said on December 6, 2013
Thank you very much Frank.
Eric