xmh53wrench Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Well, started the build of my 1/24 Airfix P-51D as the Galloping Ghost Race#177. Here are a few pics from what I got accomplished over the weekend. My skills are no where the caliber of the folks here, but there is a few scratch mods I figure I would try on this plane. I hope to give the wheel wells a better look with some structure in them, I hope to have the flaps down, and of course modifying the canopy and cockpit. Here is the kit as compared to my first build of the Galloping Ghost in 1/32 The engine nearly done Some of the modded cockpit My attempt at the instrument panel....not real great, but gets the point across Next is getting the fuselage halves together, and remove the dog house, and more work on the wheel wells and flaps.... Edited January 16, 2012 by xmh53wrench Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Fuselage halves are together, started smoothing the fuselage, removed the scoop, started work on the turtle deck, and lower half of the wings are in place..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Bit more done today....some canopy work.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prop Duster Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 It looks like you know what yer doin' to me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks prop duster, More accomplished today, wow those wingtips were a ton of work, and more done in the wheel wells. Also have been getting the flaps and ailerons ready to install. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 Ready for primer... Primed... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mawz Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Looking good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Well a bit done the past few days. Reshaped the turtle deck, as I was not happy with it, and finished with the paint prep. More sanding and masked it all up to apply the silver metallic and a coat of clear. Next up is the Matterhorn White on the flight surfaces. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kbrackie Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 xmh53wrench, you have inspired me to build a Galloping Ghost. I've got an Airfix kit in 1/72 scale thats doing nothing but collecting dust, so I decided to drag it out and cut on it a little bit. I used to assemble planes back in the 70's and haven't done it since. What did you use for the canopy? I was thinking of turning a P-51 canopy backwards trimming it and using filler. Also what did you use for the turtledeck? Thanks so much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 kbrackie, thanks, and Im glad its an inspiration. You got it, on my 1/32 thats exactly what I did, but I did manage to get lucky and gently heat the canopy and pinch it ever so slightly so it was a bit narrower, then the turtledeck was just formed out of flat styrene. On this build I actually used a 1/32 rear canopy turned around and was much happier with the results. Good luck with your build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kbrackie Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 xmh53wrench, did you mix up the paint you used on the wings and fuselage? If so, what was the mix and what brand did you use? I don't know if you are aware of this website but, they have over 300 pictures of the Galloping Ghost build. Some really good detail pics. Thanks so much again. http://www.warbirdaeropress.com/NewGallery/GG2009-1/index.html http://www.warbirdaeropress.com/NewGallery/GG2009-2/index.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 kbrackie: The fuselage is just Testors spray "Diamond Dust". The wings, thanks to a very very helpful gentleman whos friend actually painted the aircraft, are "Matterhorn White" Sherwin Williams Jet Glow #CM057535 Enamel. And yes I know of those photo albums, they were extremely helpful. I also was privy to other photos and info here regarding my builds. Thanks for looking in, I hope this helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Finally good enough weather to paint the wings....next up is installing the engine, a bit more paint work, then on to decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 Bit more done tonight... Engine is ready to go in... Started the decals on the fuselage... Shortend up the landing gear, and applied the decals to the doors... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 Finally got the engine in....boy fit on this guy leaves alot to be desired, but pretty happy with the end result. I wish I knew more about P-51s and Merlins, wouldve loved to have detailed the engine compartment a bit more than I did, since this will be displayed with the engine cowlings off. But my "tennis balls" didnt turn out half bad....lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Its done!!! I need to get a few more photos, with better lighting, possibly outside, but here it is.... A very bittersweet build.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 I tried taking some pics outside, still not great, but better.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 She looks amazing! What a wonderful tribute to man and machine. Thanks for sharing the journey :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) GALLOPING GAZUMPAHS!!!! GORGEOUS..STUNNING.... Edited July 6, 2012 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xmh53wrench Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Thank You HOLMES!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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