I am also sorry that you have had these problems, @lis. It drives me crazy to get to the last part of a build and have problems. I was wondering if you had sealed the decals with clear paint?

While waiting for the package with the ordered accessories, he analyzes the new decals on the Mustang P-51 K. The fun is finding a model that mirrors the original made in Dallas, with an areoprop propeller and a Dallas windshield. after a long analysis it turns out that the Hasegawa set is quite close to orignal. It has two sets of propeller blades and a fairing from the Dallas factory (Airfix had two canopies too, but I dont find any good drawing or photo to check shape. Tamiya also had Dallas canopy, but only Hasegawa had Areoprop propeller). However, I did not find any kit that mirrored the louvers for the engine air outlet, which in the D version was a distinctive strainer at the bottom of the engine casing on each side.

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Welcome. After a short break, waiting for my package, I go back to work. The fuel tanks are now ready to be hung under the wings. The new squadron markings are also applied and painted coat of X-35 clear. I had to replace both because this decal sheet did not have a black border around the emblem. And it was a positive thing because the original, according to my analysis of the photos, did not have it. Note some exfoliation of the weathering at the coat of arms. I wonder whether to correct it? Or leave it? What do you think? Also I made flexible antenna made of flexible cable for antenna cables impregnated with CA glue. Canopy was weathered by Oil Wash too.

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Looking great, my friend @lis!

The Mustang came out wonderful, my friend @lis!
You did a truly excellent job, with the result easily looking great for at least 1/48.
Congratulations and happy reading tonight!

A fantastic looking Mustang, Lis @lis
Fine modelling performed yielding an awesome outcome.
I never put a deadline, just build until you are satisfied with the result.
You have used those extra days perfectly.
Well done.

Your Mustang is spectacular, @lis. I think you should be pleased with the outcome, especially the natural metal finish.