Hasegawa's 1/48 P-51D Mustang "Arkansas Traveller"
I've built quite a few Mustangs in my time (hasn't everybody?) but this remains one of my favourites. The only alterations I made were to the nose/spinner profile to ensure a smooth upper curve, which called for a little sanding of the cowling & a better shaped spinner: otherwise she's as she comes in the box. Paints are Model Master, Decals Aeromaster.
Hope you like it.
That's a really nice build there, Tony and some good photos as well. I certainly didn't mean to "ambush" you with my post, but after seeing Jim's Marine T-6 still up there this morning, I figured I'd post my 'abortion'. I must have been getting the article ready while you were putting YOURS up (sorry) - 🙁
No problem at all mate. There's no such thing as a modeller who hasn't felt tempted to throw his work against the wall!
I must confess I use the Picasa program to tweak my photos. It works a treat & it's free!
Very nice work Tony - I think Hasegawa's Mustangs get overlooked in favor of Tamiya's quite often. Your build shows there is no reason for that! Looks really good to me - thanks for posting it.
Thanks Paul. Yes, I agree, nothing at all wrong with the Hasegawa Mustang.
Great work Tony! This is 1/48 scale?
Thanks Milan. Yes, it's 1/48 scale.
Nice and clean build, Tony ! Like it very much, i guess you did a Tamiya
P-51 as well, whats the better kit ?
Currently i am fighting with a ICM one, maybe i win...
Well done !
Hi Bernd, Thanks! Yes I have built a few Tamiya Mustangs as well; two -Bs & a -D. I have absolutely no issues with the Hasegawa kit but it is a bit older & the Tamiya kit is a bit more accurate. You can actually assemble the Tamiya kit & stand it on its undercarriage without glue; its that good a fit!. Ive built a few ICM Spitfires but not their Mustang so I can't comment, but good luck!
very fine looking mustang
Thank you Bob.
Tony that is a beautiful rendition of The Arkansas Traveller. Awesome!
Thanks Morne.
Great build Tony, I like the NMF and the re shaped nose area.
Some good pics to sir.
Nice one Tony.
Thanks Simon. Appreciate your comments.
Hello Tony...That's a fine looking Mustang...very nicely done and excellent choice of markings. Nice exhaust staining and detail work. You did a super job on it.
Thanks Jim.
Great build Tony. Like the weathered NMF. Did the nose checkers come on the Aeromaster sheet?
Hi Al, Thanks, I quoted the wrong decals. These were from Eagle Strike sheet # IP4804 & yes, the checkers were on it along with markings for four Mustangs (Ds) all from the 357th F.G. I also have IP 4803 (Bs & Cs), Superscale 48-693, Cutting Edge CED48113 & Aeromaster 48-478 (both -Ds) which I will be using in due course.
Outstanding Mustang Tony, beautiful finish
Thanks Rick.
Excellent, Tony, but no more than we've come to expect. Another fine job, indeed !
Much appreciated Joe; thanks.
Very nicely done. I like the markings as I am partial to the 357th. Merle Olmstead was one of the members of the "Chico Staff" and I knew him for over fort years. He was the historian for the 357th and did a number of books on the Group. He would have been proud of the job you did on this model.
Thank you Frank. That's very kind of you to say so. I have referred to many references from Merle Olmstead over the years. Research is indeed an enjoyable source of inspiration
Great looking model Tony. I am liking this one alot!
California Steve
Thank you Steve
Like everyone else has already said, Tony, a great build and finish, and nice photographs as well
Thanks George. Much appreciated.