The_Lancaster Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Hey all, Here's Eduard's 1/48 P-51D-5 from their profi-pack kit. Attracted to the colour schemes, I bought this kit a few months ago when it first came out but I've only just got round to it now. It was definitely hard to choose what colour scheme to do her in! Hence why I might've bought a few of Eduard's Overtrees to go with it... Overall it's a very nicely detailed kit and cleverly engineered, however it's still no Tamiya, as I found the fit lacking in a few areas and the tolerences didn't allow for much play with the parts, they had to be put in spot on otherwise the next bit wouldn't necessarily fit. Being this is my first attempt at an NMF, I tried to play it safe with Tamiya Laquers as they actually have quite a nice selection of metallic tones that have been released. I pre-shaded first in black then went in with the metallic colours. Handily, Eduard actually provide a guide to the various metallic finishes that Mustangs wore during their service, and denoted where the aircraft was lacquered or left bare-metal. The Tamiya laquers were also quite hardy so took the heavily weathered effect I was headed for without damaging the finish. Saying that though, I still varnished the bird with Tamiya Semi-Gloss to make it a bit more uniform in appearance. Thanks for looking guys! Sam 48 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Wow! Great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Fantastic model of Maj Preddy's Mustang. It seems the Eduard kit offers all you need for an OOB build. Great result! (but no antenna wires in VIII Fighter Command) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Fantastic work there. And I agree 100 % the fit tolerances are very small. So one little mistake and the drama starts. No Tamiya, but details and all the riveting is first class. No shake and bake kit, like some other Eduard kits too. cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 That's one beautiful Mustang! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaleModelHobbyist Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Sam, I like what you've done here. The paintwork has turned out well and the weathering gives it a nice finish. Thanks for sharing your experience regarding the Tamiya Lacquers, I will have to give them a go at some stage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 That's a handsome Mustang you've shown us. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lancaster Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 Thanks for all your comments guys! Greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Well that's beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Excellent Mustang and its also my impression that this kit can be a challenge in some areas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo Raider Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Great job on that p51... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Nailed it! A very well built and finished model, one to be proud of, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerR. Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Very nice and convincing finish. Great model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Wonderful P51! Great work and not overdone on the weathering either - terrific Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murewa Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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