430 Mustang: 1/48th Accurate Miniatures Mustang F-6B (Converted to Mk.1)
The Accurate Miniatures Mustang series releases starting in 1994 set a high-standard for detail and fit. They covered many of the Allison engine Mustang variants, which had not been given much attention previously. This 1/48th Accurate Miniatures Mustang F-6B Tac Recce Mustang version was released in 2003 and is another fine example.
A bit of minor surgery on this kit is necessary in order to get a Mk.I aircraft, however the Ultracast parts and instructions were top notch to get the job done without much trouble. The conversion set provides nicely cast wing guns (with a good depiction of the barrel ends) as well as the nose insert and nicely detailed gun barrels for the cheek guns. As a finishing touch, replacement Curtiss Electric propeller blades are also provided.
My build is of a RCAF 430 Squadron aircraft flown by Francis Goring from Sarnia (Ontario) Canada. There is more in-depth detail of this aircraft & build with additional photos at my weblog if you are interested: https://www.flypastrush.com/post/430-mustang-1-48th-accurate-miniatures-mustang-f-6b-converted-to-mk-1
Thanks for looking & good luck on your next build.
Another great aircraft for the hanger.
Thanks Vic (@vicbalshaw) I have built a couple of these now. This one is still over in France on loan to The Juno Beach Centre
Very impressive, @flypastrush
Great work on the conversion.
First time I noticed that some Mustangs do have cheek guns
Appreciate it John, (@johnb) The Belcher Bits conversion kit is well fitting. The cheek guns are definitely the "tell" on this Mustang type.
Well done!
Thanks Gary (@gwskat)
Fantastic Mustang,v@flypastrush!
Thanks Spiros, (@fiveten) That is my 2nd of this type
You did a really nice job on this. And good catch on the oleo fittings. The A-36 carburetor intake is the most concerning faux pas. What to do with the -1A the nose section is taken from? I will have to study the drawings and see if some reshaping can remedy the problem.
Thanks Russell (@russjurco) Given that experience with this second build (starting with the 1/48th Accurate Miniatures Mustang F-6B) the better starting point is the 1/48th Accurate Miniatures Mustang Mk.1A kit (which is how I started with my first Mustang Mk.I build) as it has the proper intake. I will figure out the other (robbed) kit whenever i get around to it. 🙂
Looks good!
Thanks Greg (@gkittinger)
Nice work - I love the Allison Mustangs.
Thanks Chas (@chasbunch) Certainly is nice to have such a good series of these Allison engine mustangs from AM to work with