1/48 Tamiya P-51D WIP - Start of my stable

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I’ve been working on starting my 1/48 P-51 stable. Starting with the P-51D. This is a Tamiya kit with true detail cockpit and Eduards PE set.

Cheers

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Rob,

Looks great so far. I’ve built this kit and also used Eduard’s PE for the front office. You can’t go wrong with this combo.

Look forwarding to following your progress.

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Off and running! Great start Rob, Well be watching. Rick

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Looking good, Rob. This is a great kit of a great aircraft - I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!

Ken

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Looks good so far Rob. What markings are you planning for this build?

Nate

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Rob

And excellent start. The pit looks great with the seat being the star.

A couple of good AM things to consider. Ultracast prop w/hub # 48081 and flaps #48139.

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Nice work on the pit. Keep us posted on progress.

Regards, Rick

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Thanks guys. I didn’t get much work done today. I have to turn a 30mm bullet on my lathe for a neighbor who has an empty cartridge from an A-10. I spent most of my day investigating and designing Catia what the bullet will look like. Should be fun.

Cheers

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Nice pit buddy!!!

BTW, did you get my PM?

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Rob… Excellent work on the pit, very cool[Y] What scheme are you looking at doing???

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Hey Fermis. Yes. I just saw it and replied. Thanks

P-51D-20-NA #44-72199

Capt. Charles Weaver

362nd FS/ 357th FG

11 kills, 1945

Cheers

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Excellent work so far! Only 9 more to go after this one!

On the 357th checkered cowl, you going to paint that? I had a problem with the decal when I did my -B version as a 357th bird. Ended up having to hand paint the checkered pattern after the decal refused to lay down and then decided to break apart.

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Thanks for the advice. I havn’t even thought about that. Looks like I might be painting it.

Cheers

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YEAH…BOOBIES!!! hehe

Anyway, I’ve got a lead on a couple H models. Do you have one yet??? I’ll be going to Warren tomorrow to pick one up for myself (Classic Airframes) He also has a HiPM “H”, I’ve asked if he’d be willing to part with it and how much$$$, haven’t heard back just yet. Interested???

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I’d be interested in the H model!! If its plastic that is

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Tis already spoken for…sorry, the guy has another(resin) but wants a TON for it.

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Nuts! Don’t want an expensive resin version.

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I’ve closed her up, installed the wings, added the PE to the gear wells, and started filling what little seams there are. This is a great kit.

Cheers

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Rob,

Lookin good! Yes the Tamiya is a great kit.

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Rob, She’s coming along nicely, the kit just falls together doesn’t it…I’m looking forward to seein it all finished…