J 26 Mustang, Swedish Air Force - Airfix
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64 23 December 2021, 14:23
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Got a bit stuck with this one as I was thinking of various ways to redo those trench-like Airfix panel lines, but I am resigning and will build it anyway, more or less OOTB.
29 December 2021, 22:34
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You might want to try lighter washing later on to soften them a little bit. Tested it on my Frech Thunderjet and it seems to work.
Seriously considering joining you here with the same kit. 🙂
30 December 2021, 08:42
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I was going to ask, Thomas, whether the 'fix is the best P-51 in this scale?…..
30 December 2021, 08:45
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Łukasz, please do, that wiuld be fun!
Andy, I think these recent Airfix kits are great fun to build, and make a pretty decent scale replica without any third party additions. Also, while they don't exactly fall together, they provide just the right amount of challenges to overcome, which results in a most satisfying building experience. But as far as I know, the Tamiya is considered the most accurate Mustang kit in this scale.
30 December 2021, 13:35
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I agree with Thomas... Tamiya's Mustang "D" is the better in 1/72. I built the Academy one and it was fun and easy with very good fit, but then I wanted to have a better and accurate one... and Tamiya came to my stash. In my opinion the latest Airfix mold is the second best option for a P-51D in this scale.
Waiting the start with interest 😉
30 December 2021, 19:32
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What a great way to start the new year: beginning with the cockpit. The seat is a little bit anemic and could have used a beefier back rest, but it will do. Too bad that the Yahu dashboard is completely hidden under that deep shroud, it really looks lovely.
1 January 2022, 11:39
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Following 👍
I really like this kit for having the flaps down option. Everybody is going nuts about kits with cockpit detail, but there are few kits with options for flaps and other control surfaces.
1 January 2022, 11:39
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Bas Tonn, thanks mate! I fully agree, positionable control surfaces are a great way for a model to look a bit more alive. It is unfortunately quite unusual for these simpler kits.
1 January 2022, 15:29
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Cuajete, Ben, Moreno, thank you! Absolutely so! I am definitely starting to love these small Airfix kits in the red boxes, they are super fun!
1 January 2022, 19:17
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Good progress, Thomas.
Maybe you can drill that styrene rods for the cannons. That's what I did in my Academy Mustang. I think I used the smallest drill I have (or the next one). You can see the result here:
P-51D "Red Tails" Project | Album by Cuajete (1:72)
2 January 2022, 18:41
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Cuajete, holy crap, those are some intimidating cannons! I definitely need to find something better than plain styrene rods now... hypodermic needles would be great but they cannot be purchased over here without a prescription (y'know, heroin junkies and stuff).
2 January 2022, 19:29
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Thomas, it's my Beast Mustang!! 😄😄😄 I hope to the next seem more real 😛
If you can't get hypodermic needles, maybe you can get small metal tubes like these:
carminahobbys.com/va..UD5bPCsaArN-EALw_wcB
I don't know what the minimum size will be, but there will be something in somewhere. If not, I would try to pierce those styrene rods.
2 January 2022, 20:03
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@Thomas, I could send you a couple of *unused*! insulin syringes if you'd like (for my sins, I am a pharmacist).
2 January 2022, 21:03
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Cuajete & Andy, thank you my friends! I rummaged around in my model drawers and came across some 1 mm brass tubes, which I cut tiny pieces from to use for the wing cannons. Yes, they are definitely oversized, but don't look so bad in real life. Maybe I can later replace them to something a bit less girthy.
2 January 2022, 21:38
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Brass tubes looks better than styrene rods despite its diameter 🙂 👍
Good progress, Thomas!
3 January 2022, 18:27
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I have to admit the ones you've got already look like the Master's dedicated set 👍.
Thanks for your hints, will follow them carefully 🙂
3 January 2022, 21:14
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Łukasz, you are most welcome! BTW, I ordered a set of Master gun barrels, so I will replace my oversized brass ones. I will also replace that rather simple seat to a resin one. But for now I also need to wait for a new bottle of primer, so this project is temporary slowing down a bit.
4 January 2022, 11:16
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Thomas, Is it possible that you only need to correct with the brass rods two of the three cannons of each wing?
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4 January 2022, 21:19
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Cuajete thank you, I have just restarted this project after it having been sitting on the shelf for some weeks.
17 April 2022, 11:58
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I agree with Cuajete, great progress! As usual, a masterpiece! 👍🏻
17 April 2022, 12:07
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Great looking interior detail, Thomas. I have two of these kits in the stash, planing to one as an RNZAF machine and the other RCAF.
17 April 2022, 12:09
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I'm tagging along. 🙂
Very nice idea with the styrene inside the wings. 👍
9 May 2022, 10:26
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Very detailed build log and great tips along the way. I also had problems with the fragile main landing gear. mine were also warped.
9 May 2022, 10:55
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Dusting off and restarting after a few months of hiatus. Let's get this Mustang finished!
21 May 2022, 14:55
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That's a very nice build! I really want to see the final outcome! I would also probably "steal" the idea of the Field Grey as a fading colour 🙂 After all - I still have quite a lot of Swedish aircraft wainting in line 🙂 Keep up the great work!
7 June 2022, 09:13
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Thank you, gentlemen! Wojtek, please do, maybe it's just me, but the color looks pretty spot-on to me so I will use it for my upcoming Hunter as well. Just add some white to pale it a bit and it should be good. Łukasz, that spectacular glossy varnish is just for the decals, the final finish will be a semi-gloss one.
7 June 2022, 11:43
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Hunter also in 1/72? I generally know, that the only proper Hawker Hunter for Sweden in this scale is an old Airfix!
7 June 2022, 17:40
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The Hunter is a 1/72 Revell kit of the F.9 version, but with resin parts for the Swedish F.4. I intend to start it quite soon!
7 June 2022, 18:20
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Since I'll have a swedish nephew in no time, I'm biased towards these markings. I think it's beautiful what you have done so far!
7 June 2022, 19:08
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Peter, please do! David, that's great to hear, I will try not to disappoint!
7 June 2022, 19:11
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Great! I thought that it might go this way and the Revell one should be nice! I'll be following that one too!
7 June 2022, 20:43
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Wow... Beauty!! Fantastic job and very nice result, Thomas 👍
Congats!
Waiting for more pics.
15 June 2022, 10:18
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Thank you gentlemen, you are most kind. I really appreciate your compliments, they mean a lot to me.
15 June 2022, 20:18
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Great J26! Even though Airfix is not known for "subtle" details you managed to make a wonderful model out of it and i looks well in the Green/Grey! 🙂 I probably like this one a little more than the typical silver P-51D 🙂
17 June 2022, 14:52
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Having had such a blast with the Airfix Spitfire, I felt like doing another one of these shake 'n' bake kits. Let's build a Mustang, which in the Swedish Air Force was called J 26 (J for Jakt, meaning hunter, or fighter). This is a level 1 kit, so it is for beginners, but it should be great fun!