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P51-D Mustang, with added bling!


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After seeing how easily some people apply foil to their aircraft I decided it was time to join this Alumni and master this black art.

So armed with a roil of cheap kitchen foil and some not-so-cheap Microscale metal foil adhesive I am embarking upon the Airfix P51-D Mustang (A01004A).

I'm not added any aftermarket, so this will be built out of the box.

I've started by painting the necessary areas with interior green.

P51-D

I'll let this dry off and then pick out some of the wall details before adding the instrument panel, seat and control stick.

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Cockpit has been finished and fuselage has been glued together.

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The wing uppers have been glued to the lower section and are only dry fitted. They hold in place quite nicely just with the friction.

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they need a clean up from some "leakage", then I think I'll foil them before attaching them.

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8 hours ago, Bigdave22014 said:

Main area that worries me is around the air intake - that'll be fun!

Well spotted, Dave!

It's a great little kit, though, isn't it?

Check out the wheels with flatted tyres, and rectangular axles that put the flat in the right place!

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I see you've left the prop off till later, good move!

I expect you got a plan.

I can tell you what I did if needed.

 

Wow, I just saw the wings picture. It didn't appear automatically, for some reason, but I clicked on the blue flickr text up it came.

It's looking great! 🌟🌟🌟 

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11 hours ago, neil5208 said:

Impressive results so far looking forward to the end result 

So am I!

10 hours ago, k5054nz said:

What Neil said, most impressive! That first wing photo was breathtaking. Is this the Microscale or kitchen flavour foil?

Cheapest kitchen type foil that I could get on the supermarket.

6 hours ago, rob Lyttle said:

Does look good!

Sounds like you're enjoying it👍

I am.

5 hours ago, Thom216 said:

Shiny be nice!! Will be keeping a look out on this. :o

Ooh shiny....

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14 hours ago, Bigdave22014 said:

Cheapest kitchen type foil that I could get on the supermarket.

I have a P-51A and two Hughes H-1s that need the treatment and I think this is the way I'll go, thank you! An inspirational WIP for sure.

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7 hours ago, k5054nz said:

I have a P-51A and two Hughes H-1s that need the treatment and I think this is the way I'll go, thank you! An inspirational WIP for sure.

Thanks, but my inspiration is from the excellent builds of others on here - especially the Starfighter by @Bungalow_Bill

5 hours ago, rob Lyttle said:

I found kitchen foil a bit fragile for the way I work, but there's NO doubt big Dave is making hay with it here.

Definitely worth having a go- virtually no outlay and you can try out on a poor kit or leftovers.

I do have problems with tearing, but considering the amount of foil I got for 67p I feel no hardship from cutting another piece - its all a learning process and I might try a different size/shape cut next time.

I tried my skills out on a spare Mk1 Hurricane wing I had.

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  • 2 weeks later...

I haven't forgotten about this now very shiny thing. Behold :

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Nothing has actually been glued on your, just held on by friction. 

I've got to say some of the curves have been a challenge, but I've loved it!

I'm thinking I should have painted the nose before I put the foil on..... Oh well.

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She's looking great.

Are you doing the big blue wrap around paint job on the nose, or just the anti-glare panel?

Either way, you can paint over with no problems.

Masking tape shouldn't be a problem either - 

I foiled the elevators and ailerons too, and then I wasn't so sure. ! Metal or fabric? I still don't know for sure, but they'll take paint if necessary .

Great bit of foil work! And I'm glad you're enjoying the process 

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