Cadillac of the Skies
- Maßstab:
- 1:32
- Status:
- Ideen
- Gestartet:
- June 18, 2019
Projektinventar
Vollständige Bausätze
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Kommentare
18 June 2019, 11:36
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I saw a nice build of the Revell P-51 here recently, now I´ve got to do a testimonial to one of the key milestones that got me into planes & this hobby 🙂
Should be in-flight with gear up & on a stick, probably will only add the new (cheaters!) dashboard from eduard:
North American P-51D-5 Löök (Eduard 634001, 1:32)
I could use some help on how/where to get a decent looking 1:32 US-dude for the cockpit... The hand will have to be scratch/mod, but at least a good sitting one with goggles up would be a great start - hints/tips/words of wisdom welcome! Thanks in advance!!
18 June 2019, 11:59
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Hi Slavo. I was considering this one for my build. I have the ZM P-51 anyway, but it should work with any kit:
P-51D Mustang Pilot Figure (Zoukei-Mura SWS04-F08, 1:32)
Note: I haven't used it, it's only at the vague idea stage.
18 June 2019, 13:43
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Or this could be just the ticket:
U.S. Army Air Force Fighter Pilot (Master Details 32011, 1:32)
18 June 2019, 14:15
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Thanks a lot Nigel, you have found exactly the man I need! 👍 Must have been using wrong keywords in searches, I only found some standing/posing crews but no "pilot at work" pose...
18 June 2019, 14:28
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Following ... with great interest mate !
Btw after the Tony, this is a second p-51 on the bench !
Cheers.
PS: If you want to model a late P-51. have a look at aerocraft models tail and elevators. they are a drop fit for the Revell Model.
You can also take the Eduard look late dashboard for the Tamiya, it will fit with minimum cutting.
18 June 2019, 19:02
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Great to have you on board Mathieau & thanks for all the advice in things P-51 here and before! You saved me some cash by leading me on the Revell kit trail vs the Tamiya Stang, which I can now spend on some aftermarket jewelry... The kit is due to arrive this week, I'll take a look, then decide on what exactly to order next. The build won't start for a couple of weeks, hope you'll still be around😉
18 June 2019, 21:36
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Slavo are you feeling alright? This isn't a jet! LOL Would love to see what you do with this.
10 July 2020, 14:01
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This is not taking off anytime soon unfortunately - I just really love the movie - I´want to capture the 1:31+ moment of the video below... Currently stuck on the decals topic - the one set that existed seems unavailable, the scheme is a little bit too much for masking so I´ll probably need to order or print a custom made set, with which I have zero experience so far... But it´s nice to be looking forward to something! 🙂
Youtube Video
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10 July 2020, 14:46
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I definitely will watch this one taking shape - one of my favourite movies. The Mustang scene is really quite something !
10 July 2020, 20:22
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I can design masks for that scheme. Drop me a line in private if you have interest. Cheers
11 July 2020, 21:08
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Mathieu thanks & already done! 👍
Hanno, Tim & Maciej - this will be an exercise in self-restrain... the movie plane barely displays any wear at all, being clearly looked-after for by a loving crew... 😄
Very far from the Russian service- and weather-beaten gear...
13 July 2020, 13:14
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From the what it's worth dept. Most of the guys with a specialty paint job, and some without, would wipe down their plane with airplane fuel to keep them looking good. That started in WW2.
13 July 2020, 13:23
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The R.A.A.F. discovered that polishing the Spitfire could increse air speed by five miles.
It doesn't sound much but every bit counts.
The paint oxidation was very rapid in the tropics.
Clive Caldwell even went as far as having one of his Mk. Y Spitfires stripped to bare metal being the C.O.
It was soon returned to camoflauge with the directive from higher up.
I'm sure Clive wouldn't have minded the extra attention being our top ace
13 July 2020, 15:34