Having a moment of cockiness I decided to throw another in, when I stumbled above my more than just part build Precious Metal kit.
I started this years ago and forgot what I did or did not. This kit is typical for High Planes (well compared to the other kits I have from them). It is a short run with thick light blue soft plastic and reasonalbe flesh. So there is more work needed than on the majority of IP kits. Other than IP there is some white metal (landing gear) and a vac canopy plus nice decals included. I also used some spare parts form ICM and Tamiya kits (cockpit and other stuff). The project came to a halt when my first attempt on the NMF finish failed and I started this over. Having rearranged my workspace last year I had dismantled my spray booth and the kit was shelfed, ready to receive a layer of Alclad:
One thing I was very unhappy with is the wheel well. Should I ever build another Precious Metal (can happen) I will use the Aires wheel well. This is a hell of work but well worth it (see my other P-51 build here "part riveted"):
So I took a few minutes to give it a coat of Alclad Chrome:
As mentinoned in the pic there is a little thing calling for my attention: I closed the fuselage including spinner and canopy but still need to do some cutting - which certainly causes some dust... I guess I will work with a vac cleaner so this dust will not get into the fuselage and under the canopy... We will see.
Rene