For the records, Karis Airfix 1/48 P-51D "project"
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:10 pm
As it is really "in" to build a P-51D in scale 1:48, I will also contribute with my build.
As a matter of fact, I am building both Airfix and Eduards P-51D:s, however focusing first on the Airfix kit.
Despite the fact that Eduard is a better kit, both in very crispy detailing and "engineering", but Airfix is still a more fun kit to build. Might be in my case the fact, that I am fond of the soft plastic Airfix uses.
But first a brief comparision between Airfix and Eduard. Quite visible sink marks on the Airfix kit that need some filling action.
And same after some filling sink marks + paintwork
But lets continue with Airfix now:
The decal comforted extremely well on the instrument panel. I used a lot Tamiyas Mark Fit decal setting as the decal seemed so thick. Which eventually was not the case.
My favorite part of a build, the cockpit. Bruce already shared this picture in his thread (many thanks, appreciated my friend!)
Close ups
Testfitting, some sanding needed inside the fuselage, as there is pretty much stuff that needs to be squeezed inside it
But all in all, good fit!
Actually, what was supposed to be "just" a testfitting became the first milestone.. While realising that the testfit was perfect, I just kept everything tightly together and started to add liquid cement. Fuselage halves are mated, finally!
Next steps are wings, but first some detail work before next steps..
Let's see what next!
- Kari
As a matter of fact, I am building both Airfix and Eduards P-51D:s, however focusing first on the Airfix kit.
Despite the fact that Eduard is a better kit, both in very crispy detailing and "engineering", but Airfix is still a more fun kit to build. Might be in my case the fact, that I am fond of the soft plastic Airfix uses.
But first a brief comparision between Airfix and Eduard. Quite visible sink marks on the Airfix kit that need some filling action.
And same after some filling sink marks + paintwork
But lets continue with Airfix now:
The decal comforted extremely well on the instrument panel. I used a lot Tamiyas Mark Fit decal setting as the decal seemed so thick. Which eventually was not the case.
My favorite part of a build, the cockpit. Bruce already shared this picture in his thread (many thanks, appreciated my friend!)
Close ups
Testfitting, some sanding needed inside the fuselage, as there is pretty much stuff that needs to be squeezed inside it
But all in all, good fit!
Actually, what was supposed to be "just" a testfitting became the first milestone.. While realising that the testfit was perfect, I just kept everything tightly together and started to add liquid cement. Fuselage halves are mated, finally!
Next steps are wings, but first some detail work before next steps..
Let's see what next!
- Kari
I need to get some of those Tamiya Clears.
