P-51D (Early version) 1:32 scale by Revell

P-51D (Early version) 1:32 scale by Revell

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robemcdonald

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Sunday 8th July 2018
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Thought I’d have a crack at this newish revell kit after I saw it on amazon for £26.
Crack value when you consider the undoubtedly superior kits from the usual suspects are four times the price. The rationale is it gives a bit of scope for aftermarket parts without busting the bank.

As usual here’s the box art, sprues, decals and instructions












robemcdonald

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The first aftermarket purchases were a set of masks and this.

Harnesses and replacement instrument panel for £7. My only complaint: the two smaller panels are slightly out of register. It won’t detract from the build though.
As usual the build starts with the cockpit. The kit goes together much like the airfix 1/72, just bigger and with more parts.



robemcdonald

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Friday 20th July 2018
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Well I finished it. Not without it’s ups and downs and I’m not at all happy, but it’s done..












robemcdonald

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allegerita said:
I like the various shades of aluminium on the wings. How did you do that? Is that Alclad?
Vallejo metal acrylics.

robemcdonald

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Friday 20th July 2018
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dr_gn said:
What aren’t you happy with? It looks great. Did notice some wing panel line demarcations look different, but that could be grain in the photo.
Mistakes on my part. I assumed it would go together without issue. There were a few fit issues that I’d have caught if I’d done a bit more trial fitting. This has lead to a sloppy finish.

It’s okay, but I don’t think it’s a true representation of my best.

Still it’s a good learning experience.

robemcdonald

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Saturday 21st July 2018
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tight5 said:
Looks good to me.
What is that white part at the top left ?

robemcdonald said:
I’m not sure what part you mean.

robemcdonald

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Monday 23rd July 2018
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Thanks. I think everyone is hyper critical of their own work.

The spinning prop thing was achieved with a hairdryer. I know Drgn likes spinning props.

robemcdonald

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Monday 23rd July 2018
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tight5 said:
At the far left, canopy runner ?
It broadens out, white bit, then radios ?
Oh, I’m not sure. It’s actually aluminium. I’ll have a quick look I’m the instructions to see if it says anything. It’s not a separate part though, just part of the moulding.