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P-51 D Tamiya 1/32

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P-51 D Tamiya 1/32
Posted by ajcmac on Monday, April 27, 2015 3:45 AM

Another model that was started some time ago and then was back to the box. I want to see now if I can finish it.

Had glued all engine parts.

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ajcmac

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Posted by ajcmac on Monday, April 27, 2015 3:52 AM

Then, the interiors.

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Posted by mustang1989 on Monday, April 27, 2015 3:57 AM

The detail that's molded into that engine is fantastic!!!!! That interior looks the part as well!! Looking forward to the progress on this one ajcmac!!

                   

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Posted by Cadet Chuck on Monday, April 27, 2015 10:05 AM

That is indeed a fine kit!  Just be careful with the removable engine panels.  They are very thin and must be handled carefully.  I warped my top panel by having it too close to an overhead display light in my case.  Duh.  So it is now displayed without the panels.

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Posted by Theuns on Monday, April 27, 2015 10:19 AM

I have the same kit in the stach.....still safely in the plastic! Will be watching carefully :)

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Posted by BrandonK on Monday, April 27, 2015 10:22 AM

Wow, that engine screams to be displayed open. Looks fantastic. Looking forward to the rest of this one.

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Posted by ajcmac on Monday, April 27, 2015 10:29 PM

Thank you all Yes.

And finally finished the firewall and the oil tank.

How not like natural metal painted models could get a sheet of decals.

Build the interiors for the P-51 D-10-NA  so the version I want to do the «Ol Joe Flak ».

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 12:13 PM

To ajcmac,

I just purchased the exact same kit.  Yours looks so exciting and fantastic, great job.  I can't wait to see your completed model.  As soon as my P-51 arrives I'll be following you right behind.

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Posted by bvallot on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 1:40 PM

That's coming along nicely ajcmac! =]

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 4:34 PM

Awesome!  I'm so excited for you.

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Posted by mississippivol on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 6:27 PM

Very cool!

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Posted by blkhwkmatt on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 7:35 PM

Looking good so far there ajmac.  I had started this D/K kit (basically the same kit with the K props and pacific theater markings)  and I must say that your build is looking great.  I have mine on hold until i finish some smaller kits, since I want ot finish it in Bare metal using Alclad paints.  (never used them before).  Will be watching closely.

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Posted by ajcmac on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 9:55 PM

Thanks YesSmile.

And once you have placed the pictures of what he had done, plus a small advance.

I glued and painted propeller.

Now the weathering.

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Posted by lawdog114 on Thursday, April 30, 2015 2:51 AM

Nice start ajcmac.  I have one in the stash I'm afraid to build (intimidation issues)....

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Posted by Buckeye on Thursday, April 30, 2015 11:29 AM

lawdog114

Nice start ajcmac.  I have one in the stash I'm afraid to build (intimidation issues)....

YOU have intimidation issues?!

That Mustang is coming along nicely! Yes

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Posted by bvallot on Thursday, April 30, 2015 2:39 PM

HA! Yeah really.  =D

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Friday, May 1, 2015 7:04 AM

Looking very good. This model is supposed to have exceptional parts fit as with most Tamiyas.  

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Posted by ajcmac on Monday, May 4, 2015 8:59 AM

Thank you all  YesYes .

I painted aluminum and started the weathering.
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Posted by ajcmac on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 11:44 AM
The gun bay. I glued the PE.
Painted Interior Green.
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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 12:00 PM

Everything you've done up to this point is amazing!  Keep up the great work.

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Posted by panzerpilot on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 1:03 PM
Looking really good so far. I've only heard great things about that kit. I like the way you did the prop spinner. How did you get it so even?

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Posted by ajcmac on Thursday, May 7, 2015 9:16 PM

Toshi and Panzerpilot

Thanks Yes .

Finally, the central set completed.

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Now the side panels.

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Posted by Wirraway on Sunday, May 10, 2015 4:44 AM

This is very nice work.  I am blown away by the amount of detail on the engine.  I am doing a 1/24 Bandai version for the Group Build, and will definitely be referencing your great work here.

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Posted by ajcmac on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 8:29 PM

Thanks Wirraway Yes

The engine.

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More advances in interiors. Lack the side panels now.

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Posted by ajcmac on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 2:35 PM

Another advance in P-51 D. Now to close the fuselage have to finish the air ducts and radiators.It is almost    .

Wells and doors of the front landing gear.
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Rear landing gear.
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Almost all set. Missing apply some wear on the small wheel.
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Posted by Bish on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 2:39 PM

That's looking very nice. I do like the look of the pit side walls and that engine.

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Posted by ajcmac on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 4:01 PM

Bish

That's looking very nice. I do like the look of the pit side walls and that engine.

Thanks Bish Toast.

Sorry. I forgot to put the images of the cockpit ready.

To see how everything is.

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Posted by Bish on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 4:26 PM

I really do like the shading in the pit. I thought you might have used lawdog's method, but on looking back through I can see you have painted the green first. So how have you got that shading.

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Posted by bvallot on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 10:38 PM

I'm enjoying watching this come together.  Beautiful control with your painting. =]

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Posted by lawdog114 on Thursday, May 28, 2015 4:42 AM

Excellent!  I'm digging the weathering.  How did you do that spinner stripe?  Is that a decal or did you paint that.  Keep up the good work.

..........and yes, intimidation issues

Joe

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