David that still carries over today being in Naval Aviation. Young dashing in that uniform, it was good times. I know...good memories

Lookin' good, Chuck.

Once test fitting and alignment, I install the completed cockpit into the LH fuselage half. The fit is perfect even with the PE enhancements. Next to assemble the fuselage. The fit again is excellent. Next the nose upper panel is installed. Don't know what else to say how well the parts on this kit fit. Next the lower intake lip is installed under the nose. Seam clean up is a matter of a couple of swipes with some wet and dry the fit is quite excellent. Next are the wings, first to drill out the holes for the rockets. Install the landing gear bay. Snap fit into the fuselage, install the upper wing panels and glue in place. Again I don't remember the last time how clean the fit was around the wing to fuselage join and fillet. It is excellent. Had to work the 190's and the Spits a bit to make the fit clean, again on the Mustang almost flawless. The Mustang is coming along quite well. Next the tailplanes were installed, again good fit here and the bomb racks. Next up to seal the seams and prep for the NMF finish. More to follow

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Your welcome George, that Banshee was amazing, I need to get that kit, like you I don't care about the critics either. There is no kit that is 100% perfect, even this Mustang, though it does go together very well. You will love the kit.

Looking good Chuck. Here's something the P-51 kit makers and most modellers miss and I'm not sure what it is but it very common to see on the starboard side.

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So George, the change has to be subtle. As I am going to bring in Tams Mustang from the workshop and see what if missing on the F-51?

Finally back to the Mustang after a few weeks away from the project. I painted the rockets while still on the sprue, OD nose with white bodies and fins. With that done it was time to address the seams, on the spine and under the fuselage. Also clean up the leading edges of the wings as well. The fit on this kit is excellent. Only filler was used to fill the spot where the fuselage was attached to the sprue. So just a couple of spots to fill. Once this process was done. Next to install the intake scoop under the center wings. Again a good fit here as well. Next the whatever it's called filler panel/ramp that adjust up or down behind the radiator. Now to paint the IP coaming Flat Black and then install the gun sight and windscreen. Test fit the canopy rail, paint the interior Flat Black before installing the canopy. The glass in this kit is crystal clear. Next time to mask and airbrush the overall black primer. More to follow.

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Chuck, really coming together well! Are you going with "regular" wings or the puttied and painted variety? I don't know how long that lasted once WW II was over, todays question! Tomorrows is- "natural" metal, or painted overall aluminum dope? What's left of inquiring mind wants to know!