Habu12 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Excellent build of this new Airfix release! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 Now for my take on the kit. It's fantastic! 4-1/2 star kit. And anything I say more will just be nitpicking. We really are spoiled for choice right now! The Tamiya kits still hold up to this day, as well as the Hasegawa kits. Their shortcomings have been chronicled elsewhere, so I won't get into them. I'll focus on the Airfix. So here goes: Cockpit detail is excellent! Easily the best of the four kits mentioned. The Meng is also very nice, but lacks the set harnesses. The sidewall and panel detail is all excellent, and I tried to capture as much of it as I could. Perhaps I should post some of them during the build...standby.. The wings are smooth, which will come as a relief for many that insist that the wings were delivered smooth surface. Which is true, however, we also know that this coating weathered and ablated quickly with heavy use. So take it how you want it. I don't mind the smoothness or the rivetiness (is that even a word?). Although the rivets that are present on the topdside are a liiiitle bit heavy. What Is missing though, is any rivet detail on the flaps, which were not coated, and have rivets showing. The wheel wells could use a little finer detail. The wing ribs are thick, and the piping in the peepholes on the inboard side are kinda soft. The spinner is missing the oval access panel. How did they miss this? I guess a quick scribing with a template can solve this, but I was too lazy to do so. Also, the inner prop hub is present which is nice, but no locatingt pins for the front part of the spinner. Some don't like the softer Indian plastic, but I happen to much prefer it. It captures panel detail crisply and more consistently than the other plastic. It's softness is one of the best things about it. It makes for easy sanding. In fact, except for my tail fillet modification, I used absolutely zero filler on the rest of the kit. Yes, that same softness is also one of its drawbacks, as it can cut too easily and you have to fill more. But I'll take the former advantage. Another great job by the Arifix team. Eduard will have to step its game up. But in the end, we'll be left with e bevy of kits to choose from. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Excellent work on the Mustang. Im happy you modded the tail, it will show some just how easy it can be done. Great work on both ponies. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 finally figured out how to add images to my imgur albums. So here’s the in progress shots of how I did the non-fillet tail and the cockpit detail. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Happy Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Nice job 👍 Thank you for posting and for you write up on what to expect from this kit. Cheers, Mr.Happy(In name only) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Lovely workt there! Already ordered one yesterday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Fast work and a great result. I also thought that the tail shouldn't be too difficult to modify and you've proved it, did you infill the back to give it more strength? I also like the " angel "markings I haven't seen those before, aftermarket I presume. Good job John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romel Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Lovely build, must sneak one in... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungalow_Bill Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Some very nice weathering! Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Biggles87 said: Fast work and a great result. I also thought that the tail shouldn't be too difficult to modify and you've proved it, did you infill the back to give it more strength? I also like the " angel "markings I haven't seen those before, aftermarket I presume. Good job John Nope, no backfill, just filled the front. And the markings are from a Cutting Edge sheet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Looks great & thanks for the build info. Got one last week. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Ra Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Great build, really impressive. Thanks for the insights into the Airfix kit, I've lined one up for a future Air National Guard build (when I clear my current kit backlog, so maybe in 2022) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Beautiful Mustang ! Fantastic job ! Congratulations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy da fish Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Thank you for your reviews excellent kit it is very much appreciated by all. How long did you take to build this kit? Nice reproduction by the way. Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niknak Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Excellent build and finished, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 45 minutes ago, sammy da fish said: Thank you for your reviews excellent kit it is very much appreciated by all. How long did you take to build this kit? Nice reproduction by the way. Simon 5 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Absolutely fantastic. I'm about to start painting mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossiant Oliver Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Nice looking kit, but does it hold up to meng's? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 16 minutes ago, Crossiant Oliver said: Nice looking kit, but does it hold up to meng's? Reread the thread, I addressed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 lovely looking P51D, and great review of the kit, yes, like 109G, spoiled for choice😊 Telford big seller's, will be Walrus and P51D😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Excellent job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Really nice job on that. Good to see that the kit goes together well and looks like nice moulding of the radiator ducting. Justin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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