AMT 1/48 Vega Build

Toshi · October 29, 2017, 12:00pm

A final update:

The Red Pegasus decals were a joy to work with; I just wish that I had a better model to put them on. For instance, the fairings at the top of the main landing gear struts are way too big, a fact that I overlooked until I was trying to put decals over them.

One of the venturis is from the Lindberg kit; the other from a Quickboost set intended for another kit. I matched the MV Products lenses that I used for the landing lights to the one molded on the Lindberg kit. After adding the decals and seeing the parts in comparsion, they’re a bit too big.

The prop is from a Monogram AT-6 and looks a lot more like the prototype than the prop included in either the AMT or Lindberg kits.

At this point, I’m going to call this build complete. There are still a few things that I might add. Among those are windshield wipers. I’m exploring modifying HO scale locomotive wipers, but we’ll see. Despite the flaws, I think the model came out pretty well. It sure stands out amongst the Mustangs in my collection.

Best to all,
Larry

That sir, is one beautiful build. Congratulations on a job well done! Let us know if the H.O. Locomotive wipers work or not. That would be a very cool modification.

Your friend, Toshi

Don_Stauffer · October 29, 2017, 12:24pm

Looks great!

kensar · October 29, 2017, 5:09pm

It sure is red!

In a good way.

lzdaily · October 29, 2017, 8:27pm

Thanks for the kind words, everyone.

Larry

jeaton01 · October 29, 2017, 9:22pm

Very nice, Larry, and well photographed.

rangerj · October 30, 2017, 12:28pm

Super job. I’ll have to get a set of those decals. AE would be proud. She set more than a dozen aviation records (firsts) that still stand today. As a side note: She had a U.S. Navy Reserve Officer Commission and I would say that makes her a “military” pilot and this build fits in this section. Just say’n.

1943Mike · October 30, 2017, 8:37pm

Larry, you built a very attractive model from a kit with which I’m not familiar (I’m not familiar with a ton of aircraft kits [:D]). From what you’ve mentioned and what I’ve read on the 'net, that kit is rather basic. You’ve done it proud by adding the aftermarket engine and scratching other items.