Airfix 1/48 P-51D Mustang
Another one of my offerings in the Jerry Grandall Tribute Group here on iModeler as organized by Tom Cleaver. I never realized the amount and variety of decals that are offered by EagleCals. That is until I did a little research and then checked my stash. Needless to say there are plenty.
This is my first attempt at building the Airfix P-51 kit. It is better than the old Accurate Miniatures series, and yes I realize they didn't do a D Model. It has more detail and assembly options than the Tamiya P-51 kit and I can't compare it to the Hasegawa P-51 as I haven't built one yet. IMHO it is a nice kit, the price is right, because I got it at Hobby Lobby in their 40% coupons days. For me it was easy to assemble and the parts fit was very good, however, it's not a beginner kit. Furthermore, didn't need to use any putty which is always good.
Prior to painting she was sprayed with Grey Tamiya Fine Primer from a rattle can. Shows all those blemishes you need to correct. Top coat was Tamiya LP-70 Gloss Aluminum using an air brush. It is a lacquer based paint and since I have a paint booth not a lot of fumes are noted. I liked it as it sprayed and covered well. Because the finish is glossy I didn't use any Pledge/Future prior to applying the decals and they settled down quite well. Top coat is Alclad II Semi-Matt which is also a lacquer. Panel lines were accented with a PittPen plus a home brew wash applied with a fine point paint brush. No additional items were added so she's pretty much an OOB build.
The Jerry Grandall Group is a nice group and if you haven't joined I encourage you do do so.
Amazing result, after an equally great thread, Tom!
Looks just pefect!
Thanks Spiros(@fiveten) so kind of you to comment.
Great job, Tom.
Thanks Gary I really liked that biplane of yours.
Excellent result, Tom @tom-bebout
Thanks for sharing your build progress.
I do agree that these Airfix Mustangs are a joy to build and do have some nice details.
Your work clearly shows that it can build into an amazing Mustang.
Thanks John(@johnb) it was a lot of fun to build.
Very nice, Tom @tom-bebout. That Airfix kit is really decent. You certainly did a fine job detailing the cockpit.
Now you have to try a Meng and Eduard P-51 next.
That I will Eric (@eb801) as I have two Eduard P-51 overtrees in the stash. A, P-51D and a D-5, should be fun.
Really nice build, Tom (@tom-bebout). The natural metal finish came out exceptionally well. Your homebrew wash seems to work very well.
Thanks George,(@gblair) I'll try anything to save a buck as these newer kits keep getting expensive.
Nice to see a well built Airfix kit.
Thanks George(@chinesegeorge) for the nice comment.
I really really really like this one, @tom-bebout! Everything came out perfectly. You can safely list this in your Top Ten Ever. Really nice.
Particularly like you got the canopy "sit" - the bete-noir of many many P-51 modelers.
Thanks Tom(@tcinla) but I believe I got lucky on that canopy fit.
Nice work, Tom!
Thanks John(@j-healy) for the nice comment
That is a beautiful build Tom, @tom-bebout. I love the cockpit, it turned out excellent. The silver finish turned out great, and somehow you managed to make the decal film just disappear, very nice! It also goes to show what you a talented modeler can produce out of the box!
Thanks Walt (@luftwaffe-birdman) sometimes an old dog can learn a new trick.
amazing. Looks like a real aircraft Tom !
Thanks Bernard(@bernardbedeur) what's really amazing is some of the excellent models posted here by exceptional modelers from all over the world. I just love this site.
Awesome results sir
Thanks Mark(@markh) I appreciate you looking and commenting on my first Airfix P-51.
A beautiful Pony! Looks fantastic.
Thanks Greg(@gkittinger) Pony's and 109's seem to dominate the model world.
Looks really nice, Tom.
Thanks Jay(@ssgt) for dropping by and taking a peek.
That is a fine looking Mustang, Tom. Very nice attention to detail in the cockpit, panel lines look great, and the artwork looks even better! 🙂
Thanks Joe(@jroamer) and what red blooded American doesn't like nose art. Guess I'm non-woke.
You may have got it at 40% off, but the build looks 100%!
Nice looking Mustang, Tom! Great addition to the Jerry Grandall Tribute Group.
Gorgeous Mustang!
Hot looking Mustang! I did Airfix's 1/72 P-51D, it was a nice kit too.