Completed 1/11/17 Academy 1/72 P-51D Mustang

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Here is my next project build. I’ve already built a Academy 1/72 Mustang dressed in OD. This will be a NMF Mustang. This is one of the Christmas presents from Mrs. Toshi. I’m glad I have something to keep me busy especially in this North East Ohio winter weather. It’s a balmy 7 degrees right now! LOL!

This build will be OOB. Simple yet nice, I hope. It will give me a breather after assembling the C-54D Skymaster. That was one fun yet very involved build. I still have a Academy 1/72 TBF Avenger waiting as well as a Academy 1/48 P-38 Lightning with Eduard Brassin AM.

Toshi

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It’s tiny! Lol. I don’t think I could do one of those in that scale. It has to be about the same size as a P-39 right? If so I’d have to stick with 1/48, or better yet 1/32.

Totally agree with you on the weather, it’s in the teens here currently.

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Good to see you doing more in a proper scale Toshi [;)]. What you using for the NMF.

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Yes, it’s tiny but not as tiny as a 1/144! LOL! It’s actually not bad at all and Academy does a pretty decent job in fit and finish. Thank you so much for your support in my projects!

Toshi

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LOL! I’m using Vallejo Metal Color. Never tried this before.

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These are quite nice for a quick, simple, “decompression” build, after a long project![t$t]

The first time I did this kit…the decals wanted no part of being cooperative. It was as if there was somewhere between little and zero adhesive. They were also fairly translusent.

The second time around, just a couple years ago, I jazzed it up a but with different decals and an engine…

I stuck it in the display case at my airport…so I wouldn’t have to look at it much!

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I nearly picked up this kit before Christmas.

Subscibing!

I expect you’ll do this one just as fabulously as your last one.

You’re getting really good at these NMF paint schemes. :slight_smile:

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You nailed it; a decompression build. I don’t think there’s anything you’ve built that isn’t worth looking at. Thanks for sharing sir!

Toshi

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Thank you for subscribing. I’ll do my best at the Mustang NMF.

Toshi

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I appreciate that…but, it just looks like a turd next to the rest in the stable.

All are Airfix, except for the Tamiya at top/left.

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WOW! WOW! WOW, fermis, that’s an awesome collection!

Toshi

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This is a really nice kit. Can’t wait to see you do your magic.

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Sorry it took me a few days to reply. A flu held me back but I’m feeling much better.

I will do my best in building this kit. Thank you sir for the read and reply.

Toshi

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The Vallejo Acrylic Metal Color is AB ready. The NMF is beautiful but…

It is extremely sensitive to pressure above 20psi. It starts to separate. Under or at 15psi. it atomizes perfectly. You need a very good coat of primer and a light mist of a coat of Vallejo Metal Color.

Besides this issue of which I also utilized a MAC Iwata valve to correct this, I highly recommend this paint. Just be mindful that it’s extremely sensitive. Here are a few photos of the process.

Toshi

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Looks like your 'Stang is coming along nicely! Love that metal finish!

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Thank you rocker286. I too like the way the NMF turned out. Again as I reiterate, this paint is extremely sensitive. Thanks for the visit.

Toshi

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Nice work there Toshi. Don’t think i have seen that paint used before.

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Wow! That’s looking mighty sharp Toshi! I have the Academy P-51B kit in my stash. I build mainly 1/72 aircraft (along with 1/144 & 1/48 too.) Watching your build with extreme interest.