Marks P51D eduard 1/48.

[Mickc1440]

Great work Mark, that’s a very eye catching colour scheme. Those pieces of etch might be small but what a difference they make

 

[Mark1]

Cheers guys

 

[Mark1]

So just a quick update. Pulled the masking off the canopy and all looking good,based in black to give the right interior colour,
And when i unmasked the front section !!
Must have gripped it a bit to hard! What with the mossie one i broke think ive got a habit for breaking windows. I mean...just look at my house
A replacement is on the way from eduard

 

[KarlW]

Did you post on the Eduard Modellers FB group about the windscreen? Or is it just common to break them?

 

[Mark1]

Did you post on the Eduard Modellers FB group about the windscreen? Or is it just common to break them?

I dont do FB and its becoming more common for me to break them!! In my defence its was pretty thin and quite brittle,just need to be a bit more careful.

 

[KarlW]

I dont do FB and its becoming more common for me to break them!! In my defence its was pretty thin and quite brittle,just need to be a bit more careful.

I recall seeing a FB post about exact same part and if Eduard were any use for spares, fortunately they are excellent in that regard.

 

[Mark1]

I recall seeing a FB post about exact same part and if Eduard were any use for spares, fortunately they are excellent in that regard.

Excellent! Well yes and no,they were happy to send a new sprue free of charge, along with my next order from their webshop! Still...my stash hasnt toppled over yet so i can balance another one on the top lol.

 

[KarlW]

Excellent! Well yes and no,they were happy to send a new sprue free of charge, along with my next order from their webshop! Still...my stash hasnt toppled over yet so i can balance another one on the top lol.

Isn't postage stupidly expensive?
I supose they're not as good if it's your fault.........

 

[Mark1]

Isn't postage stupidly expensive?
I supose they're not as good if it's your fault.........

Postage is expensive but the kits are a lot cheaper so it cost about the same as buying in the uk. As long as the goods themselves are no more thn £39 theres no vat or duty to pay.

 

[Mark1]

Still waiting for the new canopy but got a few other bits done,painted the prop,a few decals to go on. Matt varnished over the blue and very carefully airbrushed some matt varnish over the larger decals trying not to cover the metal finish, think they look a lot better now.

 

[adt70hk]

Coming on very nicely indeed Mark. Hope you don't have to wait too long for the canopy.

 

[yak face]

Looking superb mark , shame about the canopy but as you say it is very thin , have to bear that in mind when i get round to mine . Out of curiosity ( or just plain nosiness!) which kit did you order from Eduard to get the clear sprue a free ride?

 

[Mark1]

Coming on very nicely indeed Mark. Hope you don't have to wait too long for the canopy.

Looking superb mark , shame about the canopy but as you say it is very thin , have to bear that in mind when i get round to mine . Out of curiosity ( or just plain nosiness!) which kit did you order from Eduard to get the clear sprue a free ride?

Cheers guys,
This one Tony

 

[yak face]

Cheers guys,
This one Tony View attachment 465261

Ooh nice !!

 

[Mark1]

Ooh nice !!

Ill try not to break that one!

 

[Mark1]

Ip is done and fitted,such a nice fit no glue needed, also painted the headrest as i forgot it earlier. New canopy arrived today, only the postman didnt leave it with my neighbour like i asked and took it back to the post office and hes coming to do the same again tomorrow! So probably be Saturday before i can go pick it up, still at least its here.

 

[Tim Marlow]

That’s looking really excellent Mark. The cockpit in particular looking superb.

 

[Mark1]

That’s looking really excellent Mark. The cockpit in particular looking superb.

Thanks Tim.

 

[Mark1]

And something else i almost forgot to do,black stripes! A couple more still to do, along with what seems a never ending list of little things.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

All looking very nice indeed mate
Top stuff, loving your build/progress
Andy