P-51K "Nooky Booky IV" (WIP)

Replacing the kit gun fairings with some Ultracast fairings

This came out easier than I was expecting... just took my time. I made cuts with the saw in the panel lines in the direction of the guns and for the cross panel line where I couldn't reach with the saw I just scribed deep with the knife until I was able to break the piece off.  Also note I did this before attaching wing halves which makes it much easier to work with.  I will attach the resin fairings on once I have the halves together.

lawdog114

Very nice work so far....flashbacks. I'm curious to see how that Aires instrument coaming fits in there.

 

Murph - 

It's looking great....nice work on the pit. I'll be watching and look forward to the final photos. When you reach the section of the build where you apply the alclad II share your thoughts on it....I also have a P-51 build coming up and thought about using the same paint.

Not much progress this week (hate it when work gets in the way )

Removed the molded instrument panel dashboard so that the resin dashboard will fit 

Took the pencil grinder and removed the raised detail in order to accept the resin sides  

I decided not to attach the sides to the resin cockpit first and then installing as one whole piece. Instead I super glued to the fuselage halves so there wouldn't be any gaps between the resin sides and the fuselage   

lawdog114

 

 

Pawel

Hello!

Many years ago I have read on these forums, that on a P-51 Mustang the wings were puttied to be very smooth and then painted silver. Only the fuselage wa true NMF. Maybe someone could confirm that? Good luck with your build and have a nice day

Paweł

 

 

 

 

Yes indeed, eveything except the gun access/ammo doors on top.  It was done at the factory to keep the "laminairflow", which it was called.  I must confess I never fill the panel lines because I don't particularly like the looks of it.  It's also my understanding the putty would eventually work it's way out.  So technically both could be right.  

That pit looks great Murphy.  Here's my recent build of this kit should you need a quick reference on the tricky areas.  I look forward to your progress.   

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/t/162455.aspx

 

Pawel

Hello!

Many years ago I have read on these forums, that on a P-51 Mustang the wings were puttied to be very smooth and then painted silver. Only the fuselage wa true NMF. Maybe someone could confirm that? Good luck with your build and have a nice day

Paweł

 

Yes indeed, eveything except the gun access/ammo doors on top.  It was done at the factory to keep the "laminairflow", which it was called.  I must confess I never fill the panel lines because I don't particularly like the looks of it.  It's also my understanding the putty would eventually work it's way out.  So technically both could be right.  

That pit looks great Murphy.  Here's my recent build of this kit should you need a quick reference on the tricky areas.  I look forward to your progress.   

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/t/162455.aspx

Hi, yeah overall.The wings were puttied and painted silver overall.The only parts that were left natural metal are the flaps,ailerons wnd the wing tank on the bottom of the wing.       Frank

Hello!

Many years ago I have read on these forums, that on a P-51 Mustang the wings were puttied to be very smooth and then painted silver. Only the fuselage wa true NMF. Maybe someone could confirm that? Good luck with your build and have a nice day

Paweł

Nice job on your cockpit.  Looking forward to the Alclad NMF.

Toshi

Bronto

Cockpit looks good!  If its not too late the armor plating behind the seat should be black not green.

 

Cockpit looks good!  If its not too late the armor plating behind the seat should be black not green.