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Tamiya 1/48, P51-D Tuskegee Airmen

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Posted 01 April 2012 - 07:16 PM

My first P51 :)

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Posted 01 April 2012 - 07:46 PM

I am getting the itch to do a 352nd and a 99th.....you giving me the inspiration to do my Airmen bird!! Build on!!

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Posted 01 April 2012 - 08:20 PM

 Liberator24, on 01 April 2012 - 07:46 PM, said:

I am getting the itch to do a 352nd and a 99th.....you giving me the inspiration to do my Airmen bird!! Build on!!

-Jim


PUHLEEZ, like you build models. I've seen no evidence of that. I think you just collect them....

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 03:08 AM

Pabbi
That looks to be a good choice to start with. Keep us posted with your WIP Posted Image as you get various parts done.


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 Liberator24, on 01 April 2012 - 07:46 PM, said:

I am getting the itch to do a 352nd and a 99th.....you giving me the inspiration to do my Airmen bird!! Build on!!

-Jim



 blunce, on 01 April 2012 - 08:20 PM, said:

PUHLEEZ, like you build models. I've seen no evidence of that. I think you just collect them....


Hay! some of the finest and most handsome molders I know do that!
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Posted 06 April 2012 - 04:13 PM

instruction part 1 finished :)

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Posted 12 April 2012 - 07:11 PM

I am doing "Creamers Dream" Lt. Charles White, Italy 1945
Can you pls help I dont know if I am to use exhaust A or B ? :hmmm:

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Posted 12 April 2012 - 09:39 PM

Great work so far.

based on this pic... http://www.shorpy.co...1_0.preview.jpg Id go with the shrouded exhaust (style B) on Creamers Dream.

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Posted 13 April 2012 - 05:59 PM

thanks for advice Charlie Cheetah !

wow that was quick, perfect fit everywhere I will not need any putty :coolio:
do I miss the fixing, putty and sanding... :whistle: maby a little ?
priming next on the "to do" list ....

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Posted 13 April 2012 - 06:17 PM

 pabbi, on 13 April 2012 - 05:59 PM, said:

thanks for advice Charlie Cheetah !

wow that was quick, perfect fit everywhere I will not need any putty :coolio:
do I miss the fixing, putty and sanding... :whistle: maby a little



pffft Tamiya takes all the fun away !! :deadhorse1:

Tired of seeing her naked!!put some paint on her!!

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Posted 13 April 2012 - 07:31 PM

oh goody..Another Mustang....Going to enjoy this Pony too. :monkeydance:


Good start..Keep up the good work. :thumbsup:

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Posted 14 April 2012 - 05:38 PM

started painting, using tamiya acrylic

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Posted 15 April 2012 - 01:26 PM

painting almost finished,need to fix the red on the fuselage its not straight...
next some floor wax :)

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Posted 15 April 2012 - 06:32 PM

finished and floor waxed, the only thing left is decals, weathering and varnish :)

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 08:25 PM

only weathering and varnish left :)

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 05:43 PM

dark dirt washed
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