Tamiya 1:32 Scale P-51 Mustang

During this stage in the build, I became so engulfed with the 50 caliber belts in the wings, I didn't take notice that it was way past my bedtime.  4:30am!  Talk about rabid dedication, LOL!  My next project is to sand down the seams and work on any and or all discrepancy in the fuesalage and wings.  I can then prime the P-51 to see if there are anything else that needs to be worked on prior to to the final coat of silver.

Toshi

To Jay Jay,

I want to thank you for following my threads, it's members like you that inspire me to continue to move forward and progress in each stage of my builds.  Thank you for the read and reply.

Toshi

To roger_wilco,

Thank you, I'm confident that this build will not only be highly detailed, it's thanks to forum members like you in whom continue to give me the support needed.  Thank you for the read and reply.

Toshi

Mr. Toshi,

I have been following all of your posts and you seem to be improving your modeling skills on a daily basis.

Your coming along beautifully and this P-51 is looking very nice.

It's looking really good Toshi.She''ll be a real beauty once it's completed...Douglas

Here's a few more pics of the engine cowling details.

To Subaroomike,

Thank you, and thank you for the read and reply.

Toshi

Toshi, your best work so far. You just keep on improving!

Another step forward and I am excited for the final look on this build.  This evening I was able to join both fueselage together with no putty and just some minor ridges to sand down.  

Cockpit update.

To Buckeye,

This complex kit is a first for me, thank you for the read and reply.

To Gregg,

Thank you and I'll keep everyone up to date with this P-51D build.

Cockpit looks great!

Mike

Good to see some WIP pics from you, Toshi.

Looking good, keep it up and keep us posted!

Detailing the pilots seat.

Yes, I did take a look and many of these engines depicted has silver nuts and bolts.  I'm also utilizing this months FSM depicted in the front page of the magazine of this particular build.  

Toshi

Take a look online at some Merlins. There's a lot of silver, including all of those nut and bolt heads.

To Cadet Chuck,

I will do the dry test fit.  Thank you for the heads up!

Toshi

Toshi,

I have built both, and they are really nice kits.  However, be very careful in reading the instructions and diagrams for the engine cowl parts on the Corsair.  I could not understand them and ended up compromising something incorrectly.  It looks ok to  a casual observer, but I know it's not right.  Do a lot of dry fit tests until you understand how the parts go together.  I hope this will help you.  Good Luck!