The P-51"mustang" Group Build. 2008

 Participents:   

 Raptordriver:1/48 Accuminnies P- 51* FINISHED *

1/48 Monogram P-51D  *FINISHED*

 Gzt:1/48 HaPM P-51H

 Gigatron:1/48  Tamiya P-51D  *FINISHED*

 Jester75:1/48 Accuminnies F-6B * FINISHED *

 Butz:  1/48 Tamiya P-51D *Started*

 IL2windhawk: 1/48 Accuminnies P-51A (RAF) * FINISHED *

 Arki30: 1/48 Tamiya P-51D * FINISHED *

 Kbuzz01: 1/48 Revell P-51D * FINISHED *

 Jmart: 1/48 Revell P-51D *Started*

1/48 Testors P-51 *Started*

 Ridleusmc : 1/48 Accuminnies A-36 * FINISHED *

 Thuds1: 1/72 Tamiya P-51D 

 1/72 Hasegawa P-51D

 Southern Dragon: 1/72 Academy P-51B

 Dupes: 1/48 Accuminnies  P-51B * FINISHED *

 Fyuri: 1/48 Revell P-51D

 B299X: 1/48 Classic Airframes P-51H

 Invertman: 1/48 Tamiya P-51 Mk.III * FINISHED *

 Azgaron: 1/72 Airfix P-51D *Started*

 MikeV: 1/48 P-51B 

 Panzerkampfwagen: 1/32 Revell P-51

Vassar-13:1/72 Revell P-51 *Started*

1/48 Accuminies P-51A* FINISHED *

Firesmacker: 1/48 Tamiya P-51B*Started*

Thunderbolt379:1/48 Tamiya P-51D* FINISHED *

Kg4kpg: 1/48 Monogram P-51B * FINISHED *

Avadon: 1/32 Pirate P-51B * FINISHED *

Lewbud: 1/72 P-51 *Started*

Dirkpit289: 1/72 Starfix P-51 * FINISHED *

Doc-hm3: 1/48 Tamiya P-51D

Jeaton 01: 1/48 Collect-aire P-51H*FINISHED*

Tempest Johny: 1/72 Academy P-51D * FINISHED *

FeldMarSchall Model: 1/48 Monogram P-51D

vetteman42: 1/48 Revell P-51D * FINISHED *

What's the point of the start date if you allow early starts?  Why not just start it now if you're going to allow that?  I'm confused.

But also interested as I have a P-51 in the stash.  I'll let you know closer to the start date.

Well, I was going to join, but I'll probably be done with my stang before this thing even starts.

Why not just start it now and end it in 4/09?  Heck, the Black Widow is 2+ years.

If you decide to bump up the time frame, put me in for a 1/48 Tammy D with Aires cockpit and wheelbay set.

-Fred 

P.S.  Just made a quick GB badge, just to try it out.  If you like it, just right click, go to properties and copy the link and paste it in your signature.

Hey Andrew,

 Count me in as well.. 

 1 Tamiya P-51D 1/48th scale There is never enough Stangs!!

Flaps up,

Mike

Rangers Lead The Way 

Count me in, Raptor. 
1:48 Accurate Miniatures P-51A (RAF)

This is perfect because it came in second place on my IMS2 list.

We'll guys, I'll be joining you in a month or two.  (I'm building my first ship right now, ships are tough.)  I have 4 kits for this one, but I don't know what to build.  You guys should give me feedback.  All these kits are 48 scale by Accurate Miniatures:

1. P-51A Mustang

2. F-6A Mustang (Tac-Recce Fighter)

3. A-36 Apache

4. P-51 Mustang (just P-51)

I got this stash of stangs for just $20.  You can haggle with the vendors tables.  So, which one should I build first for this Group Build?

Semper Fi,

Chris

Cool IL it'll probaly be an easier build than that B-58.

   Chris what about the A-36?

Excelelnt, count me in, not sure which one I will do yet as I have to finish other GBs first....

Actually, I have a question, someone gave me a Tamiya P-51D Mustang 8th AF, but the "Silver Color Plated" edition, in which ALL sprues are chrome.. I guess to replicate NMF if you dont want to paint? Anyways, was thinking of primer-spraying the whole thing but is the quality of "chrome" plastic the same as "regular" plastic? Seems more brittle to me...?? I dont have much experience at all, so I may be in error... but I dont want to start to build it down the road and have it fall apart or not "take" paint.thanks

You'll likely run into an issue with the primer not sticking well.  You can strip off the chrome by soaking the parts in Fantastik (or is it 409?) cleaner.  The chrome will dissolve right off the parts in a short time.  There will be a yellowish gloss left behind on the parts which you can leave on if you're still aiming for a NMF finish.

I can verify which cleaner to use once I get home.

By the way, Raptordriver, put me down for a 1/48 Tamiya P-51D.

OK Andrew, I'm new at GB's but I'll give it a try.  It will be a P-51D 1:48 Hasagawa or Revell or both.  Now I'll try to figure how to get the GB logo on my posts.

Ken 

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Hey, guess it worked!

arki30 - thanks for the info.. will try one part first, see what happens.. once I get rid of the chrome I can then prime and move forward

Raptordriver - put me down for the 1:48 Tamiya P51D, wont be able to start for awhile though, thanks!

 Ok kbuzz and Jmart got you down thanks for coming

I'm in too!

Don't know what kit or when I'll start, but count me in. It'll give me a reason to go to the LHS or find something on Evilbay!

JMart wrote:

arki30 - thanks for the info.. will try one part first, see what happens.. once I get rid of the chrome I can then prime and move forward Raptordriver - put me down for the 1:48 Tamiya P51D, wont be able to start for awhile though, thanks!

JMart, it's Fantastik, the purple stuff.  I just double-checked.  Good luck!

raptordriver wrote:

Cool IL it'll probaly be an easier build than that B-58.    Chris what about the A-36?

OK, that's the one I'll do.  Accurate Minatures A-36 Apache in 1/48.  I'll start in a month or two. 

Semper Fi,

Chris 

  Hi,

 I would love to get in on this. I would like to do a Hasagawa & Tamiya P51-D.

 No arm twisting needed,

 Frank

here is my first finished build (second started ) I did last year (June 2007)

P-51 Mk III from 315 Polish Sqadron in England 1944

 Tamiya 1/48

That's a great looking stang right there.  Those RAF colors really suit the Mustang.  It's better looking than a Spitfire.  Nice weathering there on the Model. 

Chris

Great got you down the more the better

Thats really nice gzt can't wait to see more work.

lookin at the list of parcipitants, it looks like im a lone dog in the 1/72 category.

Hi raptor, I think I have a couple of Accurate Mini TAC Reece Mustangs I'll look and find a suitable kit since we have time for me to finish the IMS2 before I start on this one.

Tony

Ok tg that'll be cool

gzt wrote:

here is my first finished build (second started ) I did last year (June 2007) P-51 Mk III from 315 Polish Sqadron in England 1944      Tamiya 1/48

Hey Greg,

 Now thats one hellofa build and those markings.... Sweet job my friend..!!

Flaps up,

Mike

Rangers Lead The Way 

What did you use to acheive such a nice panel line wash, GZT?
Nice build all the way.