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1/48 Meng P-51 D Mustang 352 FG John C. Meyer "Petie 2nd" (FINISHED)

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  • Member since
    September 2013
Posted by blackdog62 on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 7:55 PM

Wow great looking build apsalutly great looking.

  • Member since
    April 2016
  • From: Parsons Kansas
Posted by Hodakamax on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 8:41 AM

Again, I'm always astounded by the final pictures. I always follow along on your methods but I always say Wow! at the finish.

I want to be a model builder like you when I grow up. LOL! Oops, I think it's too late!

Thumbs up here!

Max

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 7:02 PM

Y'know, I don't think I'll ever buy this kit due to your experiences with the glue less feature of it. :/

That being said, I must say that you've made a most stunning model with it regardless! 

Even knowing what troubles you had, the finish you achieved would convince me have a go at the kit anyways.

Superb finish And exemplary skills. Well done!!  :)

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    January 2011
  • From: Walton, KY
Posted by nanookAK on Saturday, March 11, 2017 9:40 PM

Thank you very I very much for Sharon by your build and the totally up-front and informed thoughts regarding both the kit and the instructions/building steps. Very handy to know. Like you I believe that my Hasegawa and Tamiya kits are very safe and secure from being sold off. Eventually I think I want to get a MENG Mustang but will hold out for a cheap one or even a started kit.

Very nice job your finish is superlative. 

Later,

Lee

P.S. Thank you again for the decals!

Tags: Mustang , Meng

"Even Stalin has an Airfix Spitfire Mk.IX!!!" Der Fuhrer

  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 2:04 AM

Chip

Lawdog,

 

I had a general question about how you use the Alclad in these builds.  Do you add a protection layer to seal the paint prior to adding the decals?

 

 

 

Thanks everyone.  You're all very kind.  Chip, you can decal right over the Alclad.  It's plenty smooth enough.  I usually hit the decaled areas with clear gloss before a wash though to seal them.  It prevents wash fron seeping under the decals.  Good Luck.  The Tamiya is a great kit     

 

Lee, your welcome...enjoy!

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    July 2016
Posted by PeteHVNY on Thursday, April 20, 2017 9:49 AM

Incredible build! I'm starting mine now. Just getting through the cockpit. I agree, the snap fit has its advantages but the necessary low tolerances make things very tight.  Have to use quite a bit of force for some delicate pieces. Broke a couple of things already.  Using glue quite a bit  

One question.  How did you get that (annoyingly seamed) canopy to sit down in the open position? I read this was a problem.  Thanks. 

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