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It's taken a while, but I finally have a project that's gone well enough that I'd like to share it. It's a Hasegawa P-51D; acutally the P-51K kit, but since it included the D parts (and it's somewhat easier to find decals for D models), it's being built as a D. This project almost ended right after it began; my dog tried to eat the cockpit deck! Luckily, I saved it, and the cockpit is coming along nicely. Though there's still some work to be done, I've completed the first step shown on the instruction sheet.
Apologies for the less-than-optimum quality; the sun had set by the time I was ready to take the photos.
Comments and constructive criticism are welcome. As my school schedule doesn't really allow me to work on my models during the week, I hope to have more next weekend.
In progress: Hasegawa P-51D/K (being built as a D), Tamiya Morris Mini Cooper 1275S, Testors Kaman H-43B Huskie (held up by lack of parts)
To be resumed sooner or later: Academy M151A2 with Eduard photo-etch
That looks great Dan. Your hand is a lot more steady than you think it is. Keep up the great work.
Cheers
Rob Byrnes
Novi, Mi
looking good. no apparent dog damage, who knew dogs like styrene? I guess theylle shove anything in their mouths though wont they?
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Thanks for the kind words, guys!
Placing the outside of each hand on the table before painting apparently works wonders for keeping a steady hand. As for my dog, she mistook the cockpit for a cookie. I retrieved it immediately, and though I was upset with her at the time, no real damage was done. Lesson learned: have my girlfriend walk over to the work area when showing off my work and keep all styrene out of reach of the dog (and cat).
I've managed to get the side panels painted up and cemented in place. Pictures should be coming soon--I rely heavily on the sun to provide some light, but it was in hiding today. The instrument panel will also be detailed soon.
Save for taking the following photos, I've made no progress with this build. A hectic school schedule has been conspiring against me, making it seem ridiculous to pick up a paint-thinning agent. But the decals did arrive today...I'm a little disappointed that Superscale didn't see it fit to include the stencils and such for two aircraft, but I might be able to make a copy of them.
Meanwhile, here's what the cockpit looks like now:
Unless my other project sidetracks me quite badly, I'll try to do some more work on it this weekend
Nice looking pit so far Dan, so what decal sheet did you get? I only ask cause i'm useing a superscale decal sheet for Mrs Bonnie at the moment and i'm lovin the thin carrier film.....
Julez72 Nice looking pit so far Dan, so what decal sheet did you get?
Nice looking pit so far Dan, so what decal sheet did you get?
Thanks! I got the sheet with decals for Myron Becraft's "Moose" and the "Little Midget."
Yep i know the one, which scheme are you going with? The sheet i have 48-1144 came with no stencils either so i'll just use the stencils that came with the Tamiya sheet....I'm a little worried about the US national insignia on the superscale sheet though, being so thin and going over black stripes i'm hopeing they aren't transluecent....Anyways keep at it and keep us posted
Dan,
Nice job on the "tub"! Looking forward to more progress pics.
IBuildOne48
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Julez: I'm going with the "Moose" set for this one. If the Hasegawa stencils will work for a D model, I'm glad I didn't toss them! Thanks for the tip about the white; I might go ahead and paint some white before I apply the U.S. insignias.
IBuild148: Thanks! I'll try to have some more progress no later than Wednesday.
Good work so far Dan. Keep us posted as you progress.
Regards, Rick
First of all, let me say thanks to Rick for his kinds words.
I've managed to get the cockpit done. As I was at home at noon on a day off, I dry-brushed the instrument panel. It doesn't look so hot when photographed in Super Macro mode, but it looks great to the naked eye.
After it dried, it was time to install the clear portion of the gun-sight and place the instrument panel in the cockpit. I was only able to photograph it up to that point before the sun started setting, but I should be able to continue work tonight.
If all goes well, I'll have the fuselage glued together before I have to go back to school on Monday.
I like the detail. Are the seat belts part of the seat, or did you add them on?
Other people have posted this link for a quick, cheap photobox, so I won't take credit for "discovering" it: http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio.html
I have, however, followed the instructions and it works great. You will be amazed at how great your pictures look.
Paul
Dan A.
Great to see your build. The gun sight can be brush painted with Future Acrylic floor polish in place to clear it up just like doing canopies. Thanks for taking the time to share your work!
Jason
Paul: the seat belts are molded into the seat. Brush-painting them was a lot easier than I thought it would be, but I think if I build another Hasegawa P-51, I might try adding separate pieces. I'm also going to have to try the shadow-box trick you posted.
Jason: I'll pick up some Future and brush it onto the gun-sight.
Thanks, guys, for the comments/compliments!
Howdy Dan,
I am really liking what I am seeing here.. Over all build is well done and the detailing is top notch.. Oooo do the "Moose" do the "Moose".. I love t he 357thFG, one of my favorite grps!!
One more thing, I see where you mentioned that you were going to use future.. How bout using it on the instrument dials as well??
Looking forward to seeing more in progress pix!
Flaps up,
Mike
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Mike, thanks for the comments/compliments. I'll definitely try to use Future on the instruments, though it might be difficult now. And I will be decorating it in "Moose" livery.
After a little fussing, this project looks less like a pile of parts and a lot more like an aircraft! I'll post up pictures of how she presently looks tomorrow.
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