2996 Victor Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 3 hours ago, AliGauld said: Looking good, Sir. Thanks for the link as well that's going to be handy. Cheers, Alistair Thanks, Alistair, you're too kind! It's a useful link and it's nice and clear which panel lines need filling, and which panels were lacquered and which were NMF. So it's ideal for my poor fevered mind Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farley Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Mustang is coming along well, an enjoyable build, thanks for the tips n tricks Im learning a lot from this ! And yes i broke the control lever on my Zero too, makes me feel like a proper plane modeller now ! 😆 Martin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 24 minutes ago, Farley said: Mustang is coming along well, an enjoyable build, thanks for the tips n tricks Im learning a lot from this ! And yes i broke the control lever on my Zero too, makes me feel like a proper plane modeller now ! 😆 Martin. Thanks, Martin, that's very kind of you I suspect you might learn more from my builds about how to *not* do things but seriously if you ever have any questions, just ask away! BM is an amazing community full of helpful, knowledgeable folk. Airfix's control columns are a rite of passage or initiation ceremony, which you've passed with flying colours! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 The puttied panel lines on the wings have been sanded, although there are a couple of small areas left to do where I was afeared for the moulded detail - these bits will tackled with the cotton bud and Mr Thinner trick. There are also a couple of small bits that need a bit more Mr Dissolved Putty applied, and the sunken wingtip needs a bit more work, too. Here's where I'm to: http:// http:// And I still need to paint the spar with YZC! Happy Sunday evening, folks! Mark 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Coming along nicely. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 1 hour ago, 2996 Victor said: Here's where I'm to And very nice too! It really is a super little kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 Hi all, just grabbed five more of these from Amazon (need to wash my mouth out with soap!) for £2.42 each plus £4.99 postage! Link here - grab 'em while they're hot! Cheers, Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Some cracking work going into this one mark and really paying off, looks excellent. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, rob85 said: Some cracking work going into this one mark and really paying off, looks excellent. Rob Thanks, Rob, that's very kind of you it's a really nice kit, and it repays a bit of care (probably more than I've put in ). Lots of really great schemes as well! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 minute ago, 2996 Victor said: Thanks, Rob, that's very kind of you it's a really nice kit, and it repays a bit of care (probably more than I've put in ). Lots of really great schemes as well! Cheers, Mark I’m with you there I think I have three in the stash and far too many schemes to choose! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, rob85 said: I’m with you there I think I have three in the stash and far too many schemes to choose! Rob I'm waiting for Freightdog to re-release their Mustang Mk.IV conversion set as I want to do a couple of RAF aircraft as well! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 11 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: just grabbed five more of these from Amazon You are more in need of help than I am. First Hurricanes now these. They are really nice kits though looking forward to what you can do with them. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 14 minutes ago, AliGauld said: You are more in need of help than I am. First Hurricanes now these. They are really nice kits though looking forward to what you can do with them. Cheers, Alistair Yep! Madness this way lies.....! Is now a good time to mention the extra Hurricanes I've got on order? I think I should be seeking help Cheers, Mark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Just now, 2996 Victor said: I think I should be seeking help You and me both. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 minute ago, AliGauld said: You and me both. Cheers, Alistair If you can recommend a specialist....? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: If you can recommend a specialist I've heard good things of Dr. Sydney Camm. Psy.D. MRCPUK but I've lost his phone number. Cheers, alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, AliGauld said: I've heard good things of Dr. Sydney Camm. Psy.D. MRCPUK but I've lost his phone number. Cheers, alistair I'll see if I can find Dr Camm on the internet, but if you find his number in the meantime, can you let me know, please? Cheers, Mark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: if you find his number in the meantime, I'll dig out my old Address Book and see what I can do. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, AliGauld said: I'll dig out my old Address Book and see what I can do. Cheers, Alistair Thanks! Cheers, Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 I think you both need help. I could send my wife round for a chat if you like? She’s extremely good at curing excessive stash acquisition syndrome! Craig. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 5 hours ago, Dandie Dinmont said: I think you both need help. I could send my wife round for a chat if you like? She’s extremely good at curing excessive stash acquisition syndrome! Craig. Thanks for the kind offer, Craig, I'll see how it goes - I wouldn't want Jane to be influenced in any way..... Incidentally, the five 'stangs arrived yesterday - brilliant service. Come on, Freightdog, re-issue your Mk.IVA conversion set! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 2 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Come on, Freightdog, re-issue your Mk.IVA conversion I maybe don’t want to ask this since I am, as you know, currently building a Mustang IV from the Airfix kit and was until recently happily oblivious of the need for any after market parts to do so but what parts does this conversion set provide? Thanks, Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 The Mk.IVA requires an Aeroproducts propeller, being a P-51K. I don't know whether the set offers other parts along with this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 23 minutes ago, Dandie Dinmont said: I maybe don’t want to ask this since I am, as you know, currently building a Mustang IV from the Airfix kit and was until recently happily oblivious of the need for any after market parts to do so but what parts does this conversion set provide? Thanks, Craig. 14 minutes ago, Graham Boak said: The Mk.IVA requires an Aeroproducts propeller, being a P-51K. I don't know whether the set offers other parts along with this. Graham is absolutely right - the Mustang Mk.IVA is the equivalent of the P-51K. The Freightdog set includes the Aeroproducts airscrew with uncuffed propeller blades, and replacement lower cowling with carburettor intake louvres moulded on. Link here. I think the Mk.IV (P-51D) used the Hamilton Standard airscrew and is fine OOB, although I stand to be corrected! Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 I don't believe that the louvred intake (surely not for the carburettor, that's the one under the nose) was specific for the Mk.IVA, but it is a useful option to have for some P-51s. I have an Airfix P-51D, and I think it looks fine. The only criticism I've seen of it is the fragility of the undercarriage legs when detaching them from the runner. There may be others possible , but definitely down in the less-significant levels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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