Mustang Build

Sweet! Oil lines, plug wires, do you have an example where you work?

That looks sweet.  How much detail are you going to put on the engine? 

Seat chipped with hairspray tecnique, engine basically done, cockpit floor done, can't see it in the pic but the black floorboards have been "chaffed" down to raw wood infront of the rudder pedals.
Firewall and oil tank weathered with oil wash to make the detail "pop" a little

Theuns

fightnjoe

 BTW just noticed where you are from.  Not too far South of me buddy.  In the grand scheme of things we could be considered neighbors.

Where are you at?

modelcrazy

Joe, the pit is looking great  Have you considered using solder for your tubing?

 

MC I have yes but the only solder I have is much too big.  I do have an alternate plan though.  BTW just noticed where you are from.  Not too far South of me buddy.  In the grand scheme of things we could be considered neighbors.

Joe

Thank again

Rick

Thanks 

rick 

infofrog

This is my first plane bluid . I have ?  what alclad colors do I need for the aluminum color ?  I have reg. Aluminum color . Is this the only color I need ?

The Aluminum is fine for a service aircraft or even DurAluminum, they weren't supper shinny like the airshow birds. One thing though, the wings and horizontal tail surfaces were "puttied, sanded, and then painted with an Aluminum Dope", the control surfaces were fabric, so you can paint them accordantly. I've heard that floquil old silver is a good match for the Aluminum Dope although I don't have any myself. I'm going to try the simi matt aluminum for my wings, hopefully that will work out well.
Maybe one for the other guys have some other suggestions.

Steve

This is my first plane bluid . I have ? 

what alclad colors do I need for the aluminum color ? 

I have reg. Aluminum color . Is this the only color I need ?

thanks 

rick the 

CodyJ

Super Larry!  That photo looks fantastic!!!   Very Clean build and a great background to boot!   Excellent work my friend!!! :)  Will post your photo in the gallery right away!

Thanks for the kind words, Cody.

lzdaily@comcast.net

All, I've been fooling around trying to get some different photos of my F-6B while I try to figure out how to fit the Aires P-51B cockpit set (meant for the Tamiya kit) into my AM P-51B. Here's the new photo. I think this one might look good in the gallery, Cody.

Best to all,
Larry

 

Super Larry!  That photo looks fantastic!!!   Very Clean build and a great background to boot!   Excellent work my friend!!! :)  Will post your photo in the gallery right away!

All, I've been fooling around trying to get some different photos of my F-6B while I try to figure out how to fit the Aires P-51B cockpit set (meant for the Tamiya kit) into my AM P-51B. Here's the new photo. I think this one might look good in the gallery, Cody.

Best to all,
Larry

Ten steps backwards and then one forward.  

Had some big issues trying to get this mocked up for pictures this time.  Something was wrong.  I had a hard time putting my finger on it.  After much frustration and in a fit of anger I removed all the parts (not so gently) and then got down to the basics.  After some study I noticed the firewall was glued off kilter.  i separated and then reglued and what do you know it seemed to work.  

So after the big mess I again used white glue to mock up what little progress I have.  

The sidewalls of the fuselage are coming together.  This was the original progress I wanted to show.  The radio equipment and fuel tank still seem off to me.  A couple of pictures just to show the rework.  I did take the opportunity to rework the seat as well.




Now make no mistake I have more work to do on the pit.  I also have an alternative to the copper wire that I tried to use.  But I really believe that this time I can progress without the setback.

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.



Joe

lzdaily@comcast.net

If it's OK, I would like to continue with an Accurate Miniatures P-51B.

Of course it would be OK. I'll put you down. Looking at your link, it looks like you also have 2 D's and a K coming up....Cool!

modelcrazy

Well then, I guess I can put you down for a P-51 A and B Wink. Seriously, great job on your Stangs. Great addition to the wall.

Steve, I've already built an A-36, a P-51, and a P-51A before I joined the Group Build. You can see those at my Mustang Project page at http://www.larryzdaily.net/mustangs.html

If it's OK, I would like to continue with an Accurate Miniatures P-51B.

Best to all,
Larry

lzdaily@comcast.net

show the different variations that occurred in the Mustang line

Well then, I guess I can put you down for a P-51 A and B . Seriously, great job on your Stangs. Great addition to the wall.

Infofrog,

We would be glad to welcome you to our merry mob of Mustang misfits. That looks like it will be a great kit. I'll put you down on the roster.

Steve

Can I stil ljion the Mustang build ?

Here is my start build log

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/t/168137.aspx

Thanks

Rick

Sounds like a great idea Larry! You'll have to post some pics when you get your Mustang series done. It'd be cool to see all the variations lined up together! On to the next!

Thanks for the kind words, CodyJ and Andy. Much appreciated.

Here's the completed build. I did add the drop tanks. Part of what I'm doing with my Mustang series is trying to show the different variations that occurred in the Mustang line. I added this build to the list because I realized that none of my planned aircraft included the Malcolm canopy. I painted these drop tanks Neutral Gray because my previous build used "plain metal" and my understanding is that both were used. Anyway, it's been a fun build.

Best to all,
Larry

Great build Larry! Nice work with the paint and the setup for pictures you use always looks so cool!

Sounds Great Larry!  Great work my friend!

Steve,

If it's ok, I'd like to wait a day or so. I'm really leaning toward adding the tanks.

Best,
Larry

Looks outstanding Larry . Do you want Cody to put the pic up or wait if you want to install the tanks?
Steve

Well, my F-6B is pretty much finsihed. I'm just trying to decide whether to mount the drop tanks or not. I might, but I'm not sure, yet.

Best to all,
Larry

Well I broke down and bought the Tamiya P-51D  which I received today and all I have to say is WOW! What a kit!
I can't wait to dig into this one.
You get what you pay for.

Steve

Larry many thanks.  I may not know a whole lot but I will try to share what I know.

Joe

Good work, Joe. I'm watching your build with interest; I think I can learn something from your work.

Larry