The P-51"mustang" Group Build. 2008

[raptordriver]

This Build is now over, to see the finished builds scroll down. Big thanks to those who participated.

I made sure it was a o.k Idea in the A/C forum I thought this might be a fun build.

It’ll start now and end 4-10-09 so it’ll give you some time to complete other GBs.

I know that there are a ton of P-51 Kits out there so if you have one in your stash and are planning to build it come and Join[:)]

Rules

1. Only P-51’s, F-82’s, A-36’s or everything else that looks like one.

2. Build as many kits as you want.

3. Have Fun[:D]

4. Try to end your builds by the deadline please

5. no 1:3409 scale.

6. Can join anytime.

Our badge will be this one right here.

[raptordriver]

Participents:

Raptordriver:1/48 Accuminnies P- 51*[8D] FINISHED [8D]*

1/48 Monogram P-51D [8D]FINISHED[8D]

Gzt:1/48 HaPM P-51H

Gigatron:1/48 Tamiya P-51D [8D]FINISHED[8D]

Jester75:1/48 Accuminnies F-6B [8D] FINISHED [8D]

Butz: 1/48 Tamiya P-51D Started

IL2windhawk: 1/48 Accuminnies P-51A (RAF) [8D] FINISHED [8D]

Arki30: 1/48 Tamiya P-51D [8D] FINISHED [8D]

Kbuzz01: 1/48 Revell P-51D [8D] FINISHED [8D]

Jmart: 1/48 Revell P-51D Started

1/48 Testors P-51 Started

Ridleusmc : 1/48 Accuminnies A-36 [8D] FINISHED [8D]

Thuds1: 1/72 Tamiya P-51D

1/72 Hasegawa P-51D

Southern Dragon: 1/72 Academy P-51B

Dupes: 1/48 Accuminnies P-51B [8D] FINISHED [8D]

Fyuri: 1/48 Revell P-51D

B299X: 1/48 Classic Airframes P-51H

Invertman: 1/48 Tamiya P-51 Mk.III [8D] FINISHED [8D]

Azgaron: 1/72 Airfix P-51D Started

MikeV: 1/48 P-51B

Panzerkampfwagen: 1/32 Revell P-51

Vassar-13:1/72 Revell P-51 Started

1/48 Accuminies P-51A*[8D] FINISHED [8D]*

Firesmacker: 1/48 Tamiya P-51BStarted

Thunderbolt379:1/48 Tamiya P-51D*[8D] FINISHED [8D]*

Kg4kpg: 1/48 Monogram P-51B [8D] FINISHED [8D]

Avadon: 1/32 Pirate P-51B[8-] [8D] FINISHED [8D]

Lewbud: 1/72 P-51 Started

Dirkpit289: 1/72 Starfix P-51 [8D] FINISHED [8D]

Doc-hm3: 1/48 Tamiya P-51D

Jeaton 01: 1/48 Collect-aire P-51H*[8D]FINISHED[8D]*

Tempest Johny: 1/72 Academy P-51D [8D] FINISHED [8D]

FeldMarSchall Model: 1/48 Monogram P-51D

vetteman42: 1/48 Revell P-51D [8D] FINISHED [8D]

[arki30]

What’s the point of the start date if you allow early starts? Why not just start it now if you’re going to allow that? I’m confused.

But also interested as I have a P-51 in the stash. I’ll let you know closer to the start date.

[Gigatron]

Well, I was going to join, but I’ll probably be done with my stang before this thing even starts.

Why not just start it now and end it in 4/09? Heck, the Black Widow is 2+ years.

If you decide to bump up the time frame, put me in for a 1/48 Tammy D with Aires cockpit and wheelbay set.

-Fred

P.S. Just made a quick GB badge, just to try it out. If you like it, just right click, go to properties and copy the link and paste it in your signature.

[raptordriver]

O.k thanks Gigatron Sorry about the time frame I just thought that other people were busy with other things so I’d start later but heck we’ll go now.

[Butz]

Hey Andrew,

Count me in as well…

1 Tamiya P-51D 1/48th scale [:P] There is never enough Stangs!!

Flaps up,

Mike

Rangers Lead The Way

[raptordriver]

awsome mike welcome aboard[4:-)]

[IL2windhawk]

Count me in, Raptor.
1:48 Accurate Miniatures P-51A (RAF)

This is perfect because it came in second place on my IMS2 list.

[ridleusmc]

We’ll guys, I’ll be joining you in a month or two. (I’m building my first ship right now, ships are tough.) I have 4 kits for this one, but I don’t know what to build. You guys should give me feedback. All these kits are 48 scale by Accurate Miniatures:

1. P-51A Mustang

2. F-6A Mustang (Tac-Recce Fighter)

3. A-36 Apache

4. P-51 Mustang (just P-51)

I got this stash of stangs for just $20. You can haggle with the vendors tables. So, which one should I build first for this Group Build?

Semper Fi,

Chris

[raptordriver]

Cool IL it’ll probaly be an easier build than that B-58[(-D].

Chris what about the A-36?

[JMart]

Excelelnt, count me in, not sure which one I will do yet as I have to finish other GBs first…

Actually, I have a question, someone gave me a Tamiya P-51D Mustang 8th AF, but the “Silver Color Plated” edition, in which ALL sprues are chrome… I guess to replicate NMF if you dont want to paint? Anyways, was thinking of primer-spraying the whole thing but is the quality of “chrome” plastic the same as “regular” plastic? Seems more brittle to me…?? I dont have much experience at all, so I may be in error… but I dont want to start to build it down the road and have it fall apart or not “take” paint.thanks

[arki30]

You’ll likely run into an issue with the primer not sticking well. You can strip off the chrome by soaking the parts in Fantastik (or is it 409?) cleaner. The chrome will dissolve right off the parts in a short time. There will be a yellowish gloss left behind on the parts which you can leave on if you’re still aiming for a NMF finish.

I can verify which cleaner to use once I get home.

By the way, Raptordriver, put me down for a 1/48 Tamiya P-51D.

[kbuzz01]

OK Andrew, I’m new at GB’s but I’ll give it a try. It will be a P-51D 1:48 Hasagawa or Revell or both. Now I’ll try to figure how to get the GB logo on my posts.

Ken

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Hey, guess it worked![:D]

[JMart]

arki30 - thanks for the info… will try one part first, see what happens… once I get rid of the chrome I can then prime and move forward

Raptordriver - put me down for the 1:48 Tamiya P51D, wont be able to start for awhile though, thanks!

[raptordriver]

Ok kbuzz and Jmart got you down[:)] thanks for coming

[MaxSheridan]

I’m in too![:D]

Don’t know what kit or when I’ll start, but count me in. It’ll give me a reason to go to the LHS or find something on Evilbay![:D]

[arki30]

arki30 - thanks for the info… will try one part first, see what happens… once I get rid of the chrome I can then prime and move forward

Raptordriver - put me down for the 1:48 Tamiya P51D, wont be able to start for awhile though, thanks!

JMart, it’s Fantastik, the purple stuff. I just double-checked. Good luck!

[raptordriver]

Ok got you down lots of P-51 deals on Evilbay[;)]

[ridleusmc]

Cool IL it’ll probaly be an easier build than that B-58[(-D].

Chris what about the A-36?

OK, that’s the one I’ll do. Accurate Minatures A-36 Apache in 1/48. I’ll start in a month or two.

Semper Fi,

Chris

[thuds1]

Hi,

I would love to get in on this. I would like to do a Hasagawa & Tamiya P51-D.

No arm twisting needed,

Frank