markiii Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Tomas, you seem to be making quick work of this build and very realistic also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomas Duck Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 Hallo, only small step, scratch new connection between pedals and rudder wires. Dashboard is Eduard Look, I only filled few drops of gloss varnish with little bit clear yellow to the instruments glas. The greener shade is due to exposure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomas Duck Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) I still working on cockpit cover, gunsight, lamps, wires... One thing which is present on this Mustang is signal light ID-42A, mounted on top of cockpit cover. So I start my very old lathe and made it 😉 Edited April 19, 2020 by Tomas Duck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomas Duck Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 ...and here is a test of fuselage build. I need a little grinding on Barracuda side panels, but it´s no a big deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Underdog Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 TD, I'm liking what you're doing and have completed so far. Also, we can tell you are really "enjoying yourself modeling this kit and having a blast." Keep-up the amazing work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomas Duck Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 Thanks TU :-) The truth is that signal lamp is too large in diameter and touching windscreen. I'll make a new one tomorrow, so I hope that be correct :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomas Duck Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 New lamp on the place, much closer to original in Enchantress. Now I´m satisfied :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 5 hours ago, Tomas Duck said: New lamp on the place, much closer to original in Enchantress. Now I´m satisfied :-) Amazing! Great job on this one 👍🏻 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomas Duck Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Thank you Falcon. Small step today. Installed signal light and wire, scratch both lights and wires and wire between gunsight and selector. Also added rope from gunsight to throttle handle. On the side of cover, where are lights and selector connected also added rivets from HGW production. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Underdog Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 TD, What's really cool about stuff like this is, I haven't seen these kind of enhancements made on P-51 Mustangs. It could be said, you're "Raising the Bar" on the possibilities! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomas Duck Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Thanks, I´m doing what I can, with lot of mistakes :-) Here is another finished part, dashboard. As I say previously, I use Eduard Look with few drops of gloss varnish and transparent yellow. Dust is AK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxsoul Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 this is awesome 👌 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomas Duck Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Hello gentlemens, currently I finished internal part of cockpit. Long work, lot of things will be invisible after fuselage close, but I´m satisfied now. Next step will be cockpit sides and engine frame. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomas Duck Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 ...and next two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gonzales Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Hello Tomas. Making notes on the cockpit. Can't wait to see you progress with the engine frame. Nice work all along. Kind regards, Robert Jan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Underdog Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 That cockpit turned-out "Cherry" - meaning, you did an excellent job TD! If its that good, we can only imagine what the rest of, "The Pony" is gonna look like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomas Duck Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 Thanks guys for your positive comments, it´s new energy for me everytime... 😉 I currently working on right side of engine frame. There is new tube from vacuum pump to oil separator, manifold pressure and fuel line. After painting they will be connect to the engine. Also is there right side of battery frame - this is Eduard PE as quick skew holders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Nice, clean work. Looking forward to seeing more updates! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomas Duck Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Thank you Brett! Finally, I finished right side of fuselage, ready to surfacer now. On engine frame are lot of tubes which will connect to the firewall. Some wires and tubes will add after fuselage and engine closed. Next step will be final painting of right side of fuselage, I need some change... 😁 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomas Duck Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 Looks good under surfacer, let´s go to the paint... :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wdc99 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Excellent quality! Love the work, I'll be watching this one with excitement! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Underdog Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 TD, I'm really enjoying the, "Above and Beyond" of what you're doing with this model. What are you using for your references? Continue with the wonderful efforts... "surely all the extra time spent will be worth-it when its completed." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 (edited) Great work! I'm amazed at how you fabricated that signal lamp on the IP shroud. By the way, if you weren't aware, that was an indicator light for the tail warning radar set. If the warning radar got a contact, the light would illuminate (and a bell would ring in the cockpit) to warn the pilot to check 6. Just want to make sure your subject had the tail warning radar fitted (this was standard on most late production P-51's but some pilots removed it in the field). Keep up the great work. Edited May 17, 2020 by 11bee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomas Duck Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 4 hours ago, 11bee said: Great work! I'm amazed at how you fabricated that signal lamp on the IP shroud. By the way, if you weren't aware, that was an indicator light for the tail warning radar set. If the warning radar got a contact, the light would illuminate (and a bell would ring in the cockpit) to war the pilot to check 6. Just want to make sure your subject had the tail warning radar fitted (this was standard on most late production P-51's but some pilots removed it in the field). Keep up the great work. Hallo 11bee, I´m glad you like it! You are right with function of signal lamp. I found it on Enchantress pic, but I didn't know what it was :-) Fortunately we have the internet, some hours with work with original pics and Mustang instruction manual and "voilà" :-) Here is signal lamp on Enchantress: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomas Duck Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 21 hours ago, The Underdog said: TD, I'm really enjoying the, "Above and Beyond" of what you're doing with this model. What are you using for your references? Continue with the wonderful efforts... "surely all the extra time spent will be worth-it when its completed." Thanks :-) References? 99.9% internet, study of original photos and especially Mustang instruction manual. The last 0.1% is a deduction, an experience of how which part can work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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