Tamiya 1/32 P-51 D/K

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Tamiya 1/32 P-51 D/K

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Well quite a bit of the Fuselage and the engine compartment are done. I reeeelly love this kit. Did I mention how much I love this kit?
so far seams and gaps are nonexistent and the only issue I have is from a mistake I made assembling the engine and that caused it not to line up straight. Now the top frame strap didnt follow suit so it may have some sort of a fit issue there.

right and left front frame pieces here.
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Not as many hoses and pipes as the Tamiya Spitfire kit but this time it ran fairly well for me in its assembly.
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I also had time to put the tail plane together and it fit like a glove.
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I am going to attempt the Hurry Home Honey (early) which was in the Dragon kit. I kept the decals and tossed the kit because the tail was short shot.
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Re: Tamiya 1/32 P-51 D/K

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The late D's and K's had the tail fillet didnt they?
I believe the D-5's were the last without.

Looking great so far, cant wait to see more.
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Beautiful work Paul!
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Nice work, Paul. Well done.
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Looking really nice, Paul!

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Awwwww shucks guys, thanks. Image
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Very nice Paul!! Really like the engine!
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Re: Tamiya 1/32 P-51 D/K

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a guy in my club built this kit...absolute jem!

are you gonna leave all that detail exposed?
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CallSignOWL wrote:a guy in my club built this kit...absolute jem!

are you gonna leave all that detail exposed?
Only some of it like the guns and ammo chutes, maybe a side panel or two. I really haven't decided as yet.
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