AntoineG Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Hi, This model was finished last year but I haven't taken the time to share the pictures with you. The Airfix kit is a wonder to build. The only comment I may have is for the canopy: I don't really like the way Airfix proposes it on two parts (transparency + base). I also encountered some issue with the paint. I applied Alclad 2 paints on a Tamiya gray primer and had the unpleasant surprise to see the paint cracking. Twice... 🤬. Third try was with Tamiya Flat Black. No issue then. If anybody has had the same experience, your comments will be welcome. Decals are from Microscale. Seatbelts from Eduards. Gunsight from Quickboost. Hope you like it. Cheers, Antoine 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Nice Mustang 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 It's good kit, captures the P51 admirably. Yours is another example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 A very nice Mustang, hoping to get this kit soon, sound like another solid Airfix kit. Great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Fantastic Mustang. Really impressive for 1/72! Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Now that's a well done kit! Looks lovely. Were the undercarriage legs straight? The ones in my kit are quite deformed and twisted. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Very nice. Interesting paint job too! Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Very nice Mustang. I like that Airfix made the canopy in two parts, makes painting easier! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Nice Mustang, I like your finish & colour scheme. I agree, nice kit too, even better if Airfix used better plastic. I've built a couple, had to straighten U/C legs on first one only but they've stayed straight, I have sanded a chamfer onto the insides of the canopy sides so it'll sit down over the fuselage correctly if you're modelling it open, other than that, very happily straight forward kit to build. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntoineG Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 Hi all, Thank you for your comments. On 5/18/2018 at 11:47 PM, dogsbody said: Were the undercarriage legs straight? The ones in my kit are quite deformed and twisted I do remember having to slightly straighten the undercarriage legs. But nothing over-worrying. As Steeve mentionned, they stayed straight in the end. Another point I remember was the thick sprue gates. For instance, the antenna behind the canopy is a replacement (plasticard). It looks like it's an issue with all recent Airfix kit though. 21 hours ago, stevehnz said: I have sanded a chamfer onto the insides of the canopy sides so it'll sit down over the fuselage correctly if you're modelling it open Nice trick. I'll try to remember it for next built (I still have Tamiya and Italeri kits in my stash 🙂) Antoine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 20 minutes ago, AntoineG said: Nice trick. I'll try to remember it for next built Its dead easy to do, I find a ball point or marker pen of the appoximately same size as the Mustang fuselage , wrap some fine emery paper around it & carefully rub the inside edges away until the "sit" is right. Job done & a huge improvement to the look of them to my mind. I've got the Tamiya & Italeri kits in stock too but not sure how they are for this. It would not have taken Airfix much to incorporate this chamfer into the canopy frame imho. Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Absolutely cracking work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntoineG Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 Thank you mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Really well finished Mustang. Looks very realistic I think I will have to add it to my list - blast it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 A very nice build and I really like the 55th's unique colour scheme. I agree, a nice kit, although I built mine with the canopy shut. My only issues were trying to cut the radio mast and control column from the sprues. Unfortunately they went the way of all things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Lovely build. Great colour scheme. Like it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Very nice Tang indeed. These Airfix kits are very nice kits and even better they only cost a fraction compared to Tamigawa's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 What they all said - love it! Dermot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Nice work, Mate! Love the colour scheme and the demarcation between metallic and olive drab (?) finish. It looks quite unique in that respect. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntoineG Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 Thank you all for your kind comments. I enjoyed building this kit (expect the time when the paint starts to crack; I nearly put the kit in the bin after the second time) and I'm happy you like the result. On 5/30/2018 at 7:06 AM, kapam said: Love the colour scheme and the demarcation between metallic and olive drab (?) finish. The green is indeed olive drab. The red band is a decal. The demarcation is quite easy to make: photocopy the decal sheet. Then, put masking tape over the copied red band. Cut (go a bit further than the red band on each end). Remove the masking tape form the copy: you've got your mask. Cheers, Antoine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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