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Looking for a 1/24th scale p-51d mustang
11bravospec
Joined: March 12, 2007
KitMaker: 35 posts
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KitMaker: 35 posts
AeroScale: 7 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 10:32 AM UTC
I've been looking on the web for a mustang and can anybody a good kit to buy in 1/24th or should i build a different model. Any and all help is appeciated.
Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 11:04 AM UTC
Airfix and Trumpeter both do a 1:24th P-51D Mustang.
Havent built either of them though I'm afraid.
Nige
Havent built either of them though I'm afraid.
Nige
thegirl
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 02:39 AM UTC
The airfix kit needs lots of work , and I mean lots . there is no detail in the wheel wells at all nothing but empty space so in the area everything will need to be srcatchbuilt . all the rivets need to sanded off and panel lines are over done which need filling and resrcibed . cockpit also needs work done as well most of it is wrong . I could go on and on but it does build up a fair model with a little skill . Not sure on the trump kit so if you can find a review of it , it might be the option to go on . as far as other manufactures go I not sure if any others are out there .
11bravospec
Joined: March 12, 2007
KitMaker: 35 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 10:25 PM UTC
Thanks terri for your input, looks like i will be looking at the trumpeter kit or hobbycraft. Do have any input on the hobbycraft or anybody in this forum that has built it. thanks again
thegirl
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 6,743 posts
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Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 12:58 AM UTC
No trouble at all . Didn't know that Hobbycraft Canada did one in 1/24 scale ! I would go for the Trump kit for the best detail and their is aftermarket stuff out there to aid in some of the details in the cockpit . place cards for the instruments and seat belts . Good luck and share your build with the rest of us .
11bravospec
Joined: March 12, 2007
KitMaker: 35 posts
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KitMaker: 35 posts
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Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 01:06 AM UTC
Thanks again terri i think i will go for the trumpeter kit and addons.
thegirl
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 6,743 posts
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Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 10:47 AM UTC
No trouble at all .