Robert Stuart Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Way back when ... when I could walk to my LMS, had recently discovered big H and their wealth of AM stuff ... I built several Hassegawa 1/72 P51s using MicroScale (I think) decals. These included spectacular schemes like Big Beautiful Doll with its Black and White chequers and Jersey Jerk with its red and blue diamond nose. Well, I'm not planning to rebuild Doll, but I could build Jerk - or I could build another P51 from the 356th Fighter Group (the same fighter group as Jersey Jerk). I will change scale by using Airfix's new(ish) 1/48 P51. My copy of the kit offers Jersey Jerk out of the box. Other stuff? Some AeroMaster decals offering companions for Jerk, and some seat straps. Airfix's newer kits lack crew (fairly normal these days), but also lack attempt at belts (not so acceptable IMO). This is yet another build that will not start until the new year. Mid-January is the best I can hope for ... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 I confess to having a bit of a liking for the 356th FG, looking forward to seeing this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Good morning Robert Welcome aboard , very nice choice I will follow your build Enjoy your build Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Time to reserect this build ... it isn't quite at the bottom of the list of builds (third bottom ) The sprue shot: I have done something, I've sprayed some grey primer on a few of the fittings, focussing, mainly, on internals - 'pit and wheel well, The bazooka won't be used - this is a WWII, Eigth Air Force, pony after all. A question. AeroMaster are clear that the red used by 356 FG was Bright Red, not Insignia Red. OK, fine. Message recieved. But ... what red do I need? So far as I'm aware, bright red is not listed as an FS color. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Got any photos yet? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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