Finished

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October 26, 2019
late picture. Malcomhood fitted, 9 kill markings and bombing markings on upper not
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October 26, 2019
with original canopy, 4 kill markings, bombing markings in front of kill markings
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October 26, 2019
with original canopy, 7 kill markings, bombing markings in front of kill markings. I'm building this one
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February 15, 2019
Aires cockpit dry fitted
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February 16, 2019
Left fuselage riveted
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February 16, 2019
Difference between riveted and unriveted fuselage halves
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February 22, 2019
Starboard sidewall detail painting
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October 22, 2019
Closing up
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October 22, 2019
On the P51 laminar flow wing, most panel lines were puttied
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October 22, 2019
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October 22, 2019
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October 22, 2019
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October 22, 2019
Replacing the kit gun barrels with brass tubing
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October 22, 2019
Gun barrels test fitted
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October 22, 2019
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October 22, 2019
Difference between kit spinner and quick boost spinner
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October 22, 2019
Gunze H52 Olive Drab on horizontal wing surfaces
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October 22, 2019
Alclad Airframe aluminium
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October 22, 2019
ETO recognition bands added
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October 22, 2019
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October 22, 2019
the red checkerboard pattern is a decal, the red on the spinner is custom mixed to match the decals
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October 22, 2019
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October 22, 2019
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October 22, 2019
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October 22, 2019
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October 22, 2019
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October 26, 2019
Having lost a navigation light, I made a new one from transparent sprue
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October 26, 2019
I've seen heavy chipped 75 gallon tanks, original in neutral grey. I liked the idea of 'borrowed' tanks on my Mustang
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October 26, 2019
Having lost a navigation light, I made a new one from transparent sprue
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November 10, 2019
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May 13, 2020

Comentarii

2 15 February 2019, 17:53

Kees Kleijwegt
Thanks James C, welcome 👍

16 February 2019, 21:54

Clifford Keesler
Also watching, how is the kit?

17 February 2019, 01:44

Kees Kleijwegt
Welcome on board Clifford!
The kit is great, a real Tamiya "shake 'n bake" kit! 👍

17 February 2019, 08:41

Clifford Keesler
Thanks, I have the Tamiya "D" model which I have not built yet, and I have had my eye on that one.

18 February 2019, 23:54

Kees Kleijwegt
From my own experience I can tell that's a great kit too! 👍

19 February 2019, 15:50

Clifford Keesler
Thanks for the info. I will be building it soon. I am taking a break from jets and trying to whittle down my rather large stash of WWII stuff.

20 February 2019, 00:59

Stephan Ryll
I-ll also take a seat Kees , very nice progress 👍

23 February 2019, 12:56

Kees Kleijwegt
Good plan Clifford 👍 I build a jet sometimes, but most of the time ww2 props.
Welcome Stephan and thanks for the comment 👍

23 February 2019, 22:46

Clifford Keesler
She is looking most impressive indeed.

24 February 2019, 01:00

Peter Hardy
Very crisp looking Kees! Might keep an eye on this if you don't mind.

26 February 2019, 11:45

Stephan Ryll
Very nice looking work Kees 👍

22 October 2019, 19:39

Clifford Keesler
Looking very nice indeed.

23 October 2019, 01:33

Nathan Dempsey
That's looking mighty fine. I agree with all the above comments 🙂

23 October 2019, 03:46

Jens
Very nice looking work 👍 👍 👍

23 October 2019, 04:52

Kees Kleijwegt
Thanks Stephan, Clifford, Nathan and Jens 👍
I had a pause in building time, but I'm back at the bench 🙂

23 October 2019, 08:27

arne vd burg
Perfect job Kees wow

25 October 2019, 20:12

Kees Kleijwegt
Thanks Arne 👍

26 October 2019, 08:01

Björn Svedberg
Paint job is looking great! 👍

27 October 2019, 06:45

Kees Kleijwegt
Thanks Björn, much appreciated 👍

27 October 2019, 08:22

Jos Jansen
A joy to watch Kees...well done mate!

27 October 2019, 08:26

Roland Sachsenhofer
Great work and beautiful, inspiring pictures!

27 October 2019, 08:42

Erik Leijdens
Amazing job mate! Very sharp 👍

28 October 2019, 20:32

Kees Kleijwegt
Thanks Jos, Roland and Erik! 👍

29 October 2019, 15:09

Neuling
Sehr schöne Arbeit!

29 October 2019, 17:55

Eelco Gregoire
Looks great Kees!

29 October 2019, 19:21

arne vd burg
Stunning model Kees, it deserves some more pictures.

29 October 2019, 20:17

Spanjaard
beautiful mustang!

9 November 2019, 22:48

Munkyslut
That looks absolutely gorgeous, what a beautiful paint finish!

9 November 2019, 23:34

Tim Heimer
Wow! What else can I say?? Awesome!

10 November 2019, 00:14

Clifford Keesler
Awesome job Kees.

10 November 2019, 03:04

Jim J
Excellent! 👍

10 November 2019, 06:43

Scott Dutton
Great job, love the Aluminium and OD finish

10 November 2019, 06:52

Stephan Ryll
Great result Kees 👍

10 November 2019, 08:03

Kees Kleijwegt
Thank you for your humbling comments mates! Very much appreciated 👍👍

10 November 2019, 21:15

RingoCalamity
I came upon this as I just started the same kit and wanted to say, beautiful work. Really fantastic.

11 May 2020, 00:26

Kees Kleijwegt
Thanks mate! 👍

13 May 2020, 06:00

Kees Kleijwegt
Today, although a little late, the March/April issue of Model Aircraft Magazine landed on my door mat.
U'VE HAD IT! is featured in it. It makes me feel quite proud 🙂

13 May 2020, 19:49

Eelco Gregoire
Woeehoee, terecht!

13 May 2020, 20:01

Tim Heimer
As you should be Kees!

13 May 2020, 20:29