Andrew Doppel Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) This is my contribution to this GB. It is an Airfix 1/24 P-51D that I'm going to do as P-51K or Mk. IV in the colours of a 3Sqn RAAF bird based in Fano, Italy in 1945. Depending on what the issues are with joins and things later will depend on whether I camouflage her or leave her in NMF. Here's what I'm playing with and what's done so far; Regards Andrew Edited January 13, 2012 by Andrew Doppel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I'm looking forward to seeing this come together mate. I've just made up 'Big Beautiful Doll, in 1:72 for a mates son. I hope to god he doesn't find out you can build it in 1:24! Deacon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 Thanks Deacon, Here's the next installment; The engine all painted up The front IP Side controls The cockpit floor not quite done yet The radio, batteries and tank still in progress Should have the fuselage together in the next day or so Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Nice your making want to break out my 1/24Trump!! If only there where some more decals in that scale ... Ill be watching to one closely so if you feel some liquid on your shoulder dont worry that me drooling over your work !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prop Duster Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 OH! must not look,...... must not look......too late! Another P-51 I have to buy Looks very good Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 Thanks guys for your kind words. Neo, Aussie Decals/Nova Decals here in Oz have two different sheets for RAAF Mustangs in this size I believe. Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 That does look the business mate. Deacon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Thanks Deacon. Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Andrew COOL choice..Good work so far... Looks like MY favorite warbird is everywhere..LOVING IT... HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dirkpitt289 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Great work so far. THis is going to be a big one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Cheers fellas, The fuselage is together and I have started on the wings only to have the pins that hold the U/C in position to retract have snapped off as have a couple of other pins so things will just be glued into place. Here's how the fuselage looks; Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Superb mate. Deacon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 Thanks mate Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) This SOB is starting to fight me. I really enjoyed building the fuselage but now that I'm putting the wings to the fuselage bits are breaking off or not going where they should and it's really starting to annoy me. Anyhoo, here's the progress pics (The main wings are dry fitted); This gap at the front is going to cause some issues I can foresee The decals for it arrived today so there's incentive to get it done! Regards Andrew Edited December 13, 2011 by Andrew Doppel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I would definitely get the fuselage shored up first and sanded and complete. Then when you move to actually mounting the wings just do one little spot at a time and keep clamping or taping or forcing or whatever you need to do. Will take a few days but should cut down on the gap filling issues later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Hi BAH, Thanks for the advice but it's too late for that now as I have started glueing the wings in. I should be okay so long as I do it in stages. Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Don't you hate when you've puttied and sanded and puttied and sanded then undercoated or sprayed straight onto the topic to find you've either missed a bit or need to go back and do more puttying and sanding? This has been through the process three times and I've still got more puttying and sanding to do. God, I hate this build. I've seen the Tamiya 1/32 kit and it is superb in comparison to this nightmare. But, I'll get it done! Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Looks good andrew. Dont give up. Size does matter in this hobby this 1/24th monster will eat the Tamiya kit !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) Cheers Neo, I'm not going to let it defeat me. I'm not going to let it defeat me.......Did you have a look at those 1/24 RAAF decals via Aussie/Nova Decals? Alternatively you can have the decals left over from this build as I won't be using the US markings......and maybe the RAF markings. Regards and Happy New Year Andrew Edited December 30, 2011 by Andrew Doppel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 For those following here's another update. The O/D anti-glare panel is done and the areas that needed a touch up have been fixed which has now allowed me to start decalling before doing all the final touches. I hope you like her; Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 That looks awesome. You're wrestling her into submission! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Cheers BAH, Yes I'm finally winning the war with her. Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grenadier37 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) God, I hate this build. Nothing says "what the hell was I thinking" like a 1/24th Airfix kit. I tried to build the 1/24 Fw-190...wing to fuselage gap a problem you ask, only about 1/8" I says. Fix it you ask, fixed it straight into the garbage I says. You sir, are either very very very very brave or completely and absulutely bonkers. Edited January 5, 2012 by Grenadier37 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 I like to think of myself as crazy.....sometimes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Ready for a Future to seal everything in place and then a wash and were almost there; Can you see the bow in the engine and framing that is causing the cowlings not to fit? Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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