mungo1974 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) Very nice kit,my 3 arrived today...3 kits for the RRP of one Tamiya boxing...can't be bad May even grab acouple more...I see Jadlamracing are currently selling them on their website for £29.95 post free! Linky http://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/revell-p-51d-5na-mustang-1-32-aircraft-model-kit-03944/ I am in no way affiliated with Jadlam,just a heads up for the new kit at a decent price Edited November 29, 2017 by mungo1974 link added 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 So when does the first WIP begin? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky sparky Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Picked mine up today and was a bit disappointing, the detail wasn't as sharp or tight as I was expecting but I expect it'll build up nicely. I've made the Dragon P-51 1/32 and I know it's not perfect but they're not much dearer than Revell and I feel Dragon was worth paying that bit extra for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin ritchie Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Markey , I don't have the Revell kit , but I do have the experience of building 2 Tamiya P-51s, and more importantly , 2 Dragon Mustangs as well, and there's no way I'd be able to build that <insert a very rude word here of your choice> dragon kit again, I lost fingerprints sanding down the filler I had to cake on the wings to produce something that approximated to what wartime Mustang wings looked like, not to mentions awful propeller blades, ill fitting canopies and a cockpit that didn't fit , so as far as I'm concerned Revell has a fairly low bar clear to become the 2nd best 1/32 Mustang kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Anything that doesn't require me to fill in thousands of holes and has a correctly shaped wheel well, will be a bonus. Yes the Tamiya kit has a correct wheel well and well detailed cockpit, but it also has features which I don't need, like a full engine because I rarely leave cowling panels off as it spoils the lines, but it still has rivet detail ( however fine ) on the wings.which needs to be filled to be strictly accurate. I am looking forward to getting a Revell Mustang, I have studied the sprue shots and I'm satisfied that it has enough detail for me, and I also like the look of the early fillet-less fin aircraft, for which there are some attractive colour schemes. John PS. I am still struggling with a Dragon P-51 after more than 3 years! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I have to say im really impressed with mine. No it doesnt have the finesse of the Tamiya kit but the cockpit detail is great. The fit so far has been good. I have only built the seat and floor. The control stick actually fits to the upper with and pokes through the floor. There is the usual amount of flash and cleanup for a Revell kit. Theres lots of decals for the interior too. For the asking price I think its jaw dropping value. I have looked at the tail to fuselage joint. It will need some careful sanding to get it to fit well but not alot. Just my opinion. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 On 11/30/2017 at 7:44 AM, mungo1974 said: I see Jadlamracing are currently selling them on their website... Thanks for the heads up. I grabbed one. The importer / distributor here couldn’t tell me when they would be available nor what the RRP would be. A few clicks of the mouse and a confirmation of shipping email 10 mins later. International commerce in the 21st century 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Picked one up yesterday in Limoges at a reasonable price ( the new Tamiya Bf 109 nearby was priced at 56€ !!! ) and after a quick look I agree with gunpowder 17, not quite as sharp as Tamiya but a third of the price. Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 (edited) On 17/10/2017 at 4:56 AM, Homebee said: Sprues: https://www.facebook.com/ScaleAviation/posts/2367143596844267 V.P. To me the problem of the solid exhausts ànd other areas that have to be drilled out are far outweighed by the prospect of an early finish fillet free P51D. At last I can find a big kit at a reasonable price that can be finished as the P51D of ex 616 Sqn RAF pilot Flt Lt Jack Clealand - who went on to be the only New Zealander to fly in the US 8th AF.🖒👌 Edited December 27, 2017 by Radpoe Spitfire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Each time I look at mine I'm more impressed. I think that ( aside from the crisper moulding ) it compares well with the Tamiya version if you don't need an engine and open gun bays, and if I get to the stage when I can't drill out exhausts I'll just give up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Source: https://www.megahobby.com/products/preorder-p-51d-5na-mustang-early-version-1-32-revell-eta-nov-2019.html - ref. 5989 - N.A. P-51D-5 Mustang Early Version V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Exactly the same plastic as the existing kit, just a change of decal sheet for the Revell-Monogram release of this Revell-Germany product 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phas3e Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 As long as there are no canopy issues, it will be a good rerelease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 Source: https://www.facebook.com/aerocraftmodels/photos/a.292123434837985/525933198123673 Quote The new product for today is a Clear resin replacement canopy set for the 1/32 Revell P-51 Mustang. I know many have been waiting a long time, almost 2 years for me to make these available, well at long last I am happy to say it is now available to order. https://aerocraftmodels.bigcartel.com/product/p-51-mustang-canopy-set Improved P-51 Mustang canopy set for the Revell 1/32 kit, cast in clear polyurethane resin. This is a totally reworked set of canopies. The master for the main canopy section was totally replaced with making use of a vac-form section, this was to remove the excessive distortion that was in the kit part. That was then carefully added to the main frame work, so that all of the internal kit parts could be added, as shown in the picture. The screen section has been carefully had all details removed and the distortion flow marks carefully sanded out of the original and then all the frame work was reapplied. This is the longest that any product that I have done has taken to get to the market, 2 years ago I announced it. At long last I have something that I am happy will help and please many modellers. These clear resin parts can be buffed with normal buffing sponges and shiners sold by many vendors, nail bars and modelling companies. It is best not to use aggressive sanding materials, other tan where to assist in trimming the casting material. Also use you favourite, clear dipping liquid to enhance clarity if desired. I will write up a few hints and tips for a down loadable instruction soon. Due to the size of the parts, although very light they will need to be shipped as a small parcel and not as a large envelop. V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 Piper Enforcer resin conversion set by Halberd Models Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0ywxubHuSr1SByzGnRrJJqmFb4KDg6r8Bi7sx1WD2Qrh6mpFK4orRRjdbrwGShjrwl&id=100064057054695 Quote Hello dear friends. Piper Enforcer (model 1971) conversion set for Revell kit P-51D-15NA "late version" 1/32 scale Available for purchase in our store. Hope you enjoy the set. Best regards from Ukraine, Andrey. V.P. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 Laminar Flow Design (https://laminarflowdesign.com/) is to release a 1/32nd North American P-51B/C conversion set for the Revell kit. Sources: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100087524543048&set=a.210059815254835 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0v9Kwpo5wtkpe9ers6JHAjE3wtvyV58guu5YaZyUrgVoc31E36Hbiy7bZMGomNuPCl&id=100087524543048 Quote Mustang update. Nah the project has not been burried under another layer of Griffon cowling, and is going strong actually. In order to get decent inserts, what’s better start than a good render of the complete wing. I used profiles from factory drawings to get as close as possible. First extract is the front wing to fuse mating. The insert is then printed and test fitted. Some tuning is needed but having the panels at the relative same height is already a small victory in my book. Second progress area, the cockpit. The A frame and the stuff around is beginning to fill the cockpit. I did the mechanical parts but the magnificent medic pouch you are seeing in the chitubox screenshot was done by my good friend Antonio Argudo, aka Tony Argudo Modeller ! With the quality of the fabric model, and it’s strategic position on top of the plate, I’m sure it will draw all the attention on finished models! Next on this area, the side structures and radio racks. Cheers V.P. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 Laminar Flow Design project in progress Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02bJoTGNeY5Vu1keonD83b6UixsmnyEzPYd9zqP68zGTopLPkfLAopwuiRnAqvAMhZl&id=100087524543048 Quote While my first scan out of the pop3 is vewy vewy shitty, lot to learn, it can already be put to use to confirm the relative wing to fuselage position, as well as the general shape of the fuselage. Wich seem to conform pretty well. That new tech will sure help getting parts that fit to the base kit. V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid035zxmrMk6Mv48rwpzXkgxwrv5wGY9Sd6kMZ3dCtiieig7G2eoTeMSzVwobsmwM6Egl&id=100087524543048 Quote Some love for the Mustang. It’s not jumping to the eye, but the whole doghouse is entirely re shaped following the fuselage scan data. All in all, it is heading for a full fuselage print test. More to follow. V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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