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5 months later and plenty of mistakes.

Was planning to take proper photos with a compact DLSR. But Snapseed (photo editing app) was so much fun

 

1/48 Meng P-51D with Kit decals, Eduard wheels & SuperFabric Seatbelts.

 

cheers

Shane

 

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Many thanks for the kind comments!

 

17 hours ago, Simon382 said:

Very nice indeed! Is this really snap fit????

Well, erm, Yes & No.

No because there would be gaps present (on the wings's leading edges especially) if I did not use glue and filler

 

Yes because the parts' tolerances are so tight that they stay together (mostly!) just by friction alone.

Making dry-fitting a nightmare.

 

1 hour ago, Zarichta said:

Excellent paint work. Superb!

What kind of paint did you use?

 

Regards;

 

 

Primer was Mr Surfacer 1500 Black 

Base > Gunze GX 2 for the high gloss

Metal finish > AK Interactive Polished Aluminium

this was dulled down a fair amount by a thin coat of Tamiya clear, oils, pigments.

 

remaining colours are Tamiya Acrylic

 

Shane

 

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9 minutes ago, Orangutan said:

Many thanks for the kind comments!

 

Well, erm, Yes & No.

No because there would be gaps present (on the wings's leading edges especially) if I did not use glue and filler

 

Yes because the parts' tolerances are so tight that they stay together (mostly!) just by friction alone.

Making dry-fitting a nightmare.

 

 

Primer was Mr Surfacer 1500 Black 

Base > Gunze GX 2 for the high gloss

Metal finish > AK Interactive Polished Aluminium

this was dulled down a fair amount by a thin coat of Tamiya clear, oils, pigments.

 

remaining colours are Tamiya Acrylic

 

Shane

 

Thanks for information mate!!

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