Lee's P-51 Mustang GB. The chat thread.

[yak face]

I was going to watch this one from the sidelines , even though I’ve got the Eduard 1/48 weekend p 51d in the stash . I figured that at my build rate I wouldnt be able to do that one in the three months , its a very detailed kit with a lot of parts . BUT …… a recent conversation with John ( Race , see above ) about Soviet and more importantly Chinese PLAAF aircraft , a quick shufti on Ebay and look what happened
So looks like I’m in ! Just got to source some chinese decals and off we go on sept 1st ! Cheers tony

 

[adt70hk]

BUT …… a recent conversation with John ( Race , see above ) about Soviet and more importantly Chinese PLAAF aircraft , a quick shufti on Ebay and look what happenedView attachment 458798

You were weak and spineless and gave into temptation.....says he who's 'acquired' over a dozen kits this year alone...

 

[Lee Drennen]

Now be ready for this , I'm going to enter with a Airfix " Top Gun Maverick model .1/72
Yes you may think I've been converted but a neighbour kindly gave this to me last year for storing his late father's car on part of our drive .Didn't think I would ever built this, but seeing this group build , well what a chance !
Whish me luck, so far I can't find any tracks in the kit so that's a good thing. Off to see if the Russians ever had any ?

They did indeed .
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Wow John thanks for joining in and I never new the Red Air force had these

 

[Lee Drennen]

I was going to watch this one from the sidelines , even though I’ve got the Eduard 1/48 weekend p 51d in the stash . I figured that at my build rate I wouldnt be able to do that one in the three months , its a very detailed kit with a lot of parts . BUT …… a recent conversation with John ( Race , see above ) about Soviet and more importantly Chinese PLAAF aircraft , a quick shufti on Ebay and look what happenedView attachment 458798
So looks like I’m in ! Just got to source some chinese decals and off we go on sept 1st ! Cheers tony

Tony thanks for joining in and the efforts to do so glad to have you.

 

[Lee Drennen]

You were weak and spineless and gave into temptation.....says he who's 'acquired' over a dozen kits this year alone...

In that case Andrew am very weak and no back bones lol

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thought I would update the list: If I missed someone Please let me know. Thanks Gang.

Lee (Group leader)
RickH
PaulE
Andy
Nick
Steve (Airborne01)
Ian (papa 695)
Dave W.
Geoff.
Ian M
Gern
Mark1
John R.
Tony

 

[yak face]

The decals have arrived from China , so the PLAAF p51d is go! https://plane-encyclopedia.com/cold-war/north-american-p-51-mustang-in-communist-chinese-service/
All set now for the 1st Sept .

 

[The Smythe Meister]

The decals have arrived from China , so the PLAAF p51d is go! https://plane-encyclopedia.com/cold-war/north-american-p-51-mustang-in-communist-chinese-service/
All set now for the 1st Sept .

Wow!!!!
......that's a lot of "Stars and Stripes"
It's going to make for one unusual looking Mustang
Looking forward to it!
Andy

 

[Lee Drennen]

The decals have arrived from China , so the PLAAF p51d is go! https://plane-encyclopedia.com/cold-war/north-american-p-51-mustang-in-communist-chinese-service/
All set now for the 1st Sept .

Great to here Tony. I can’t wait for the build and see you less than a month

 

[KarlW]

I'll throw my hat in too, assuming an F-51 is allowed, just a matter of dates really.
I have the Tamiya Korean War boxing in 1/48 that needs a new set of decals.
Edit:
Opened the box and discovered I've already bought replacements.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Glad to have just a few more days

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Blimmin Eck...
... Not long to go now!!
Personally though... I'm lagging WAY BEHIND on my Mosquito build !!
But I DO have my Mustang just pleading to get started !!

 

[Niho]

Lee
Looking forward to this GB, not done anything of this sort for many rotations of Sol lol
I have ready a kit, albeit 48yrs old, some pics, profiles, and a cunning plan
Niho

 

[Ian M]

I have ready a kit, albeit 48yrs old, some pics, profiles, and a cunning plan

Pictures of Baldric and Black Adder in my head now!

 

[colin m]

I’m in.


A picture is worth a thousand words. A completed build (still to be photographed) a tidy bench, and now, the next project, ready to go.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Blimmin Eck...
... Not long to go now!!
Personally though... I'm lagging WAY BEHIND on my Mosquito build !!
But I DO have my Mustang just pleading to get started !!

Smitty take a deep breath it’s going be ok you will do just fine my friend

 

[Lee Drennen]

Lee
Looking forward to this GB, not done anything of this sort for many rotations of Sol lol
I have ready a kit, albeit 48yrs old, some pics, profiles, and a cunning plan
Niho

Nick I’m so glad to have you along also can’t wait to see what you come up with

 

[Lee Drennen]

I’m in.
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A picture is worth a thousand words. A completed build (still to be photographed) a tidy bench, and now, the next project, ready to go.

Nice one Colin the box art is beautiful!

 

[Lee Drennen]

Guys just three more days and we open the Corral on these Mustangs

 

[Ian M]

I’m in.
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A picture is worth a thousand words. A completed build (still to be photographed) a tidy bench, and now, the next project, ready to go.

Are you going to do the Dooleybird as well ?