Now to find some aftermarket wheels and metal gun barrels....
Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
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BlackSheep214
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Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
My choice in this Group Build
Now to find some aftermarket wheels and metal gun barrels....
Now to find some aftermarket wheels and metal gun barrels....
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
That's a nice choice! But that boxart is cheesy as hell. 
Cheers,
Torben
Torben
Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
Good choice Tom!
mostrich wrote:That's a nice choice! But that boxart is cheesy as hell.
Stuart Templeton 'I may not be good but I'm slow...'
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Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
The box art might look cheesy, but it is something that actually happened...
http://warbirdsnews.com/warbird-article ... press.html
http://warbirdsnews.com/warbird-article ... press.html
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
FLSM
FLSM
Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
did i send you that kit as a Revell freebie? Looks familiar.BlackSheep214 wrote:My choice in this Group Build
Now to find some aftermarket wheels and metal gun barrels....
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
Can't remember... 
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
The last couple days I haven't hit the bench - especially that day the Capital Buildng got breached. I was too disturbed at the events in DC to even try to build. Anyhow, this past Monday, I spent the good part of my evening test fitting parts and worked on the engine somewhat.
First the engine. Most likely I'm not even going to bother painting the whole thing since it's going to be hidden from view.
Test fit the fuselage halves together with cowl.
Separate cowl. This will not be removable. Planning in gluing it down. I'm not sure if there will be gaps or not but it will be addressed if any do show up.
Wings surfaces looks good.
I am debating whether or not to buy aftermarket metal gun barrels for this. I only see one set but not sure if they're the correct ones or not.
These are the gun barrels I'm looking to get....
https://www.scalehobbyist.com/catagorie ... so=a&sc=32
Wheels.... yuck. I know they're going to be too fat and toy-like when glued together. So aftermarket wheels will be ordered.
Interior side panels and instrument panel. I am debating whether or not I want to get Eduard's PE cockpit detail set
Foot control pedals will need to be trimmed of flash...
The pilot.... absolutely not! It looks too out of proportion and lacks any realism. So a no go on the pilot
I'm hoping to start slinging on some primer and paint on the cockpit pieces this weekend.
First the engine. Most likely I'm not even going to bother painting the whole thing since it's going to be hidden from view.
Test fit the fuselage halves together with cowl.
Separate cowl. This will not be removable. Planning in gluing it down. I'm not sure if there will be gaps or not but it will be addressed if any do show up.
Wings surfaces looks good.
I am debating whether or not to buy aftermarket metal gun barrels for this. I only see one set but not sure if they're the correct ones or not.
These are the gun barrels I'm looking to get....
https://www.scalehobbyist.com/catagorie ... so=a&sc=32
Wheels.... yuck. I know they're going to be too fat and toy-like when glued together. So aftermarket wheels will be ordered.
Interior side panels and instrument panel. I am debating whether or not I want to get Eduard's PE cockpit detail set
Foot control pedals will need to be trimmed of flash...
The pilot.... absolutely not! It looks too out of proportion and lacks any realism. So a no go on the pilot
I'm hoping to start slinging on some primer and paint on the cockpit pieces this weekend.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
Yeah that pilot... um no! 
Looks like you'll have fun with this kit!
Looks like you'll have fun with this kit!
Stuart Templeton 'I may not be good but I'm slow...'
Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
That was a great read - quite a guy.Stikpusher wrote:The box art might look cheesy, but it is something that actually happened...
http://warbirdsnews.com/warbird-article ... press.html
Looks like the kit may be a bit challenging, but it's a great subject.
Thanks,
John
John
Re: Revell 1/32 P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"
You gonna do the Eiffel Tower, too?
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..