With the Zero coming to an end soon it's time to get something else going on the bench . Was going to do a 48 scale plane , but this kit has been calling me ever since it was added to the stash .

A few details will be added ...

Eduards Brassin sets -

P-51D propeller

P-51D Wheels

P-51D Exhaust

PE set for the pit

PE set for the wheel wells

Barracudas P-51D cockpit up grade set

Barracudas P-51D Seat no Belts

Spare Tamiya Seat Belts and rear canopy .

Landing flaps by A.M.U.R


EagleCals P-51D Mustangs of Major George Preddy
















Terri

Well this will be a nice build...

Hey Terri

This looks like it's going to be a top class build. Good luck and enjoy the flight.

All the best,

Steve.

Thanks guys , already started cutting parts free getting them ready for clean up . Will have some progress pics shortly .



Terri

Terri:
This really looks like a lot of fun! I will put my chair ready and will enjoy Your build. Have fun!

Oliver

Thanks Oliver


And work begins .....











Terri

Terri.
I'm pulling up my old rock'in chair to enjoy you build. That's some list of AM you've got there.

Also took notice at how organized your workbench is.

Joel

That's just for the photo, Joel .....

WOW,
what a big bunch of parts and a really huge bird too!
Good quick progress after your Zero.

i'll be staying tuned, enjoy your build
Th mas

Hey Joel It's a small list compared to what I have for Tamiyas kit

Yes , I like to have my work bench organized . Neat and tidy



Terri

Terri,
And I thought that I was neat and organized, but certainly not compared to you.

BTW, is anyone else have issues logging on? yesterday afternoon was a nightmare. I finally gave up until today.

Joel

hi Joel , I guess I got from my child hood . My Dad was that way and if our rooms weren't cleaned right it would get torn apart and one would have to start from scratch .

Yesterday morning I wasn't able to but by the afternoon everything was back up and running .


Spent the weekend so far getting in some airbrushing . All parts the go inside the fuselage have there base coat of colours on and detail painting and PE parts are up next . I did add a bit of wiring here and there in the pit and tail wheel housing .















Terri

Thanks Thomas , glad to have you following along



Terri

Yes, Joel, me too. Nowhere, no Kitmaker, no Aeroscale, no nothing. I always had the notice coming up that there was no link to the database. I believe Jim has taken the forum offline for some maintenance. In the evening I could visit the side again.

Have a nice Sunday!
Torsten

Detailing painting is pretty much done . There will be a few bits here and there , for me there always is ...

I still have the wiring of the batteries to do , this will be done once they have been fixed in place . Now comes the fun part ....adding the devils detail ( PE )










Terri

Terri,
just super impressive. and at my age it takes a little more these days to impress me.

Joel

Wow, that is damn impressive.

Amazing amount of detail work, Terri.

Gaz

Thanks Guys !




Terri

Nice one Terri! Great work so far.

I've got this kit firmly lined up for next year as a welcome relief from my present almost exclusively Luftwaffe-only contract "diet"! (I probably shouldn't say that, but it's true nevertheless - it will be great to let rip on some other stuff! )

I'm still steadily reviewing CMK's upgrades for the kit (there are a lot... ), some of which might yet tie in with what you have planned. I do have a spare set of their rudder/brake pedals, so drop me a line if you'd like them.

All the best

Rowan

Hi Rowan , I must admit that I haven't build anything with cross's for quite some time . It has been stars and meatballs for the past year . I'm looking forward to when you start your build and your reviews on CMK's new Mustang items . Saw these on Hannants web site for a while now . They do look promising ( now if there was a replacement canopy )

My is perfectly fine , no flaws at all . I grad my kit from Hannants last year in December so I lucked out on that one . How is your canopy ?



Work did continue over the week with that detailing . Took some time with the PE parts . 17 just for the instrument panel and I just notice that one of the switches is glued cocked eye .

I did make an error in my sanding of the back seat panel and ended up sanding to much . So this has been fixed . Setting the cushion down a little lower hides the whole thing and it has also been re-enforced on the under side . The seat support rails aren't included in the Baraccuda seat . An easy fix with plastic strip . A fair bit more to do before this part is button up , but I'm getting close .















Terri

Terri,
I'm really impressed with the level of detail you're adding to the "pit". It's going to make quite a difference.

looking forward to your next update.

Joel

Wow!

Terri,
Those details look fantastic. I wish all cockpits could be made to look that good with what came in the box... I hate buying AM, but in larger scales, it looks mandatory...lol

Gaz

That cockpit looks great, Terri! I especially like the seat with the cushion. A comfort german fighter pilots usually didn't had in those days ....

Torsten