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Tamiya 1/32 P-51 D/K

Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 6:31 pm
by Paul
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.

Re: Tamiya 1/32 P-51 D/K

Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 6:52 pm
by scorpiomikey
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.

Re: Tamiya 1/32 P-51 D/K

Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:36 pm
by pzl66
Beautiful work Paul!

Re: Tamiya 1/32 P-51 D/K

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 10:57 am
by LyleW
Nice work, Paul. Well done.

Re: Tamiya 1/32 P-51 D/K

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:38 pm
by One-Oh-Four
Looking really nice, Paul!

Cheers,
Erik.

Re: Tamiya 1/32 P-51 D/K

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:10 pm
by Paul
Awwwww shucks guys, thanks. Image

Re: Tamiya 1/32 P-51 D/K

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:13 pm
by Medicman71
Very nice Paul!! Really like the engine!

Re: Tamiya 1/32 P-51 D/K

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:45 pm
by CallSignOWL
a guy in my club built this kit...absolute jem!

are you gonna leave all that detail exposed?

Re: Tamiya 1/32 P-51 D/K

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 7:15 pm
by Paul
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.