Revell 1:32 P-51D Mustang

[Swagman 070]

This is going to be my next build. Have built a few Mustang variants and sizes over the years. This will be my first 1:32 scale build. The old eyes aren't what they used to be . Have bought a few extras for this build.
Hope you enjoy.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Very nice,I do like a Mustang.....
....and at 1/32 it's gonna be pretty big.
I'll take a seat.

 

[Vaughan]

Hi Steve it's a great kit to build here's a link to my build back in 2018 if it's any help to you. I think the only real issue I had was getting the cockpit tub to fit snugly against the fuselage walls I had to use some clamps so the canopy fits correctly. https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/revell-1-32-p51-5na-mustang.29740/

 

[Swagman 070]

Hi Steve it's a great kit to build here's a link to my build back in 2018 if it's any help to you. I think the only real issue I had was getting the cockpit tub to fit snugly against the fuselage walls I had to use some clamps so the canopy fits correctly. https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/revell-1-32-p51-5na-mustang.29740/

Thanks Vaughan ill take a look.

 

[Swagman 070]

Build Update
Got most of the cockpit parts painted and ready to assemble. Decals on and just a coat of gloss before a dark wash.
A dry fit of some of the parts before fixing and photoetch seatbelts.
The kit comes with two seat options. Have built and painted both. Which one do you think would be best?

 

[adt70hk]

Looking good. Personally I like the left hand one best!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Cockpit is looking very good Steve. As to the seats, both look good, but I think the left hand one looks better. Depends on which one suits your period I think though. Have a look at some references and see which one is right for your build.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Build Update
Got most of the cockpit parts painted and ready to assemble. Decals on and just a coat of gloss before a dark wash.
A dry fit of some of the parts before fixing and photoetch seatbelts.
The kit comes with two seat options. Have built and painted both. Which one do you think would be best?

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Yep, another vote for the left hand one from me too,(although I prefer the colour of the right hand one )
The dash and control box looks good too,nice stuff.

 

[Airborne01]

And it's a leftie from me- very nice progress so far!
Steve

 

[Vaughan]

Looking good Steve I like the seat on the right.

 

[BarryW]

Looking good so far. Yes I am a ‘rightie’ also!!

 

[stillp]

All those bits look good to me. No real preference on the seat, use whichever is appropriate for you chosen scheme.
Pete

 

[Swagman 070]

Build update
Cockpit completed and all glued. went with the bucket style seat in the end. no reason just liked that one better. Added the photetch seatbelts.

As you can see one of the little greeblies has come off near the radio. its on the floor somewhere the empty dustbuster will be out later as that's my usual finder to the carpet monster .


Really nice cockpit to build. Looking forward to the rest of it

 

[Jim R]

Great choice Steve. You have to like a Mustang. The cockpit looks very nice.

 

[Mickc1440]

Off to a great start Steve

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Build update
Cockpit completed and all glued. went with the bucket style seat in the end. no reason just liked that one better. Added the photetch seatbelts. View attachment 478578
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As you can see one of the little greeblies has come off near the radio. its on the floor somewhere the empty dustbuster will be out later as that's my usual finder to the carpet monster .
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Really nice cockpit to build. Looking forward to the rest of it

Yep,all looking very nice to me too

 

[Swagman 070]

Hi Steve it's a great kit to build here's a link to my build back in 2018 if it's any help to you. I think the only real issue I had was getting the cockpit tub to fit snugly against the fuselage walls I had to use some clamps so the canopy fits correctly. https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/revell-1-32-p51-5na-mustang.29740/

Hi Vaughan, I have to ask how did you fit the engine exhausts? I can see from your build updates that they were not fixed when you did the painting. Did you affix the back plate in the fuselage halves and then fix them to that at the end?
Thanks
Steve

 

[Vaughan]

Steve all looking good great cockpit detail pe belts makes a great difference. As for the exhaust stacks I think your right, I've looked at the photos and that's how I must have done it( it was 5 years ago). When I sprayed the nose yellow you can see the back plate more clearly. It saves masking them which I always find a fiddle. Keep the good work up.

 

[Swagman 070]

Steve all looking good great cockpit detail pe belts makes a great difference. As for the exhaust stacks I think your right, I've looked at the photos and that's how I must have done it( it was 5 years ago). When I sprayed the nose yellow you can see the back plate more clearly. It saves masking them which I always find a fiddle. Keep the good work up.

Thanks Vaughan

 

[adt70hk]

Build update
Cockpit completed and all glued. went with the bucket style seat in the end. no reason just liked that one better. Added the photetch seatbelts. View attachment 478578
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As you can see one of the little greeblies has come off near the radio. its on the floor somewhere the empty dustbuster will be out later as that's my usual finder to the carpet monster .
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Really nice cockpit to build. Looking forward to the rest of it

Looking very, very good indeed!

Great work so far!

Andrew