Speedman Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I know Airfix do a F-51D in Korean markings but I bought this starter set for £4 with free postage from Argos months ago and I'm going to use it instead of buying a new kit I was researching F-51's and came across a few photos of Mustangs in SAAF markings, I really like the Springbok roundels so that's what I'm doing. I'm using a set of MAV decals which give me a ridiculous choice of aircraft to model! I've yet to choose... This is only the second "new tool" Airfix kit I've built and I'm hoping it will be as good as the A-4B I built last year. What a pity... A really good kit let down by out of register decals Good job they're not needed. Because they're being replaced with these. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 That looks to be a nice little kit. Which aircraft are you thinking of going for? Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Speedman, MUSTANGS Yayyy...can't wait to see more.. Good choice for a build.. Best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Cracking kit Speedman,bet you enjoy it! watch out for some of the smaller parts especially the u/c legs when cutting them off the sprue they are very delicate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 That looks to be a nice little kit. Which aircraft are you thinking of going for? So far 369, My Boy is topping my list. Good choice for a build.. Best wishes. Cheers watch out for some of the smaller parts especially the u/c legs when cutting them off the sprue they are very delicate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 The decals arrived from South Africa a few weeks ago (I also ordered a sheet of roundels for future projects) and I've just bought a resin seat to go in it. I've got a few builds to finish for the Less than a tenner group, but as soon as those are done I'll be cracking on with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Great project! Who is manufacturing that resin seat? It looks quite nifty, as you just have to had the support bars on the sides. Good luck. JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Sorry I've not replied before but I lost track of things while trying to complete my builds for the Less than a tenner group. It's a Quickboost seat, I looked at a few different manufacturers and this one really stood out. I don't know how accurate it is but I liked the "natural" look of the belts. I've made a start on this one at last. I've just separated and cleaned up some of the parts so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 I've primed the interior and bays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 Green... It's not staying like this though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 And none of that green is visible now! I find it makes a great base colour and adds a little depth to black and various shades of green. I've still got a bit to do in the cockpit, the seat needs weathering and I've got to finish the IP and control column. As for the radiator, I've no idea if it's an accurate representation of colour but I had fun painting it, and that's what counts! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Nice kit and nice choice of markings....hope to see it done soon rgds mr b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Cheers. Now I've finished my triple build for the F-14 group I'll have more time for this one I've finished the cockpit... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 The fuselage has been glued, filled, sanded & rescribed. I've also glued the wings together after popping in a bit of 10 thou as a shim at each wingtip. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Nice work. I like your thorough approach to clamping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 1/72 must seem positively gigantic after all of your excellent 1/144 builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 1/72 must seem positively gigantic after all of your excellent 1/144 builds. It is weird, but I've been making up for it by cutting out a dozen rocket pylons. Each one had a tiny piece of rod glued to it as a locating pin as well! They're glued in place and I've applied a little Mr Surfacer, just a bit of sanding to neaten them up and the wing will be ready for fitting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 (edited) Nice tip with the shim of card at the wing tip mate and great progress. I have got to add a SAAF Mustang to my collection sometime so your build id useful. I didn't realise (or forgot) that the interior colour was black! Edited July 8, 2014 by Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Nice tip with the shim of card at the wing tip mate and great progress. It could have done with a little strip at the edge of the aileron as well. I had to use some filler and do some careful sanding to level it off. The wings, tailplane and rudder are on. It needed a tiny bit of Mr Surfacer on the front join but other than that the fit was great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 After a lot of research, and a few questions on several SAAF forums, it's generally accepted that the SAAF F-51Ds had puttied wings with a silver lacquer. Soooooo, lots of Mr Surfacer and some carfull sanding later... I've also glued, blended, snaded and started polishing the canopy for a seamless join. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Good afternoon Speedman Very interesting build here is my F51D built last year Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Very nice I've primed and given it a rub down with 2000 grit wet & dry, thankfully there's nothing to touch up so I can get on with painting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Paint! (And very grainy photos ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 The decals are on, plus the pin wash and post shading is done, getting very close to the finish now During my research I discovered that 2 Sqn didn't start naming aircraft until February 1952, 14 months after receiving their first Mustangs. With this in mind, I've decided to give "My Boy" a battle weary finish. Decals and pin wash... Post shading... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Just the final top coat and removal of the canopy masks to go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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