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CB's Monogram 1/48 P-51D Build

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:36 pm
by cbaltrin
I guess I'll follow Lyle's Lead at start a separate thread. So let us review again ! :whistle:

The Kit:

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The Parts:
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The exhaust (It needs to be modified to be installable from the outside).
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The lower rear fuselage is a mess of sink marks, flash and steps. It's best to remove the gear doors and poorly represented details the sand and file everything smooth and start over with a clean slate:
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The tail wheel mounting holes are best modified to allow wheel to be inserted after fuselage is joined (and probably after painting and decaling is done as well!)
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What can I say.. I've gone saw happy. Just because you can do it, means you should do it.... wait, that does not sound right... :hmm:

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Re: CB's Monogram 1/48 P-51D Build

Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:46 pm
by Duke Maddog
Looking great man! Keep it coming!

Re: CB's Monogram 1/48 P-51D Build

Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:52 pm
by LyleW
I saw what you did here!

Re: CB's Monogram 1/48 P-51D Build

Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2023 6:04 pm
by cbaltrin
That's why I take pictures... :giggles:

Re: CB's Monogram 1/48 P-51D Build

Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2023 6:05 pm
by cbaltrin
Thanks Duke, that is my intention!

Re: CB's Monogram 1/48 P-51D Build

Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2023 6:06 pm
by cbaltrin
Glued the wings. Started some cockpit painting...
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Re: CB's Monogram 1/48 P-51D Build

Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2023 10:56 pm
by Stikpusher
I like it!