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Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux

Posted: Thu May 07, 2026 7:36 pm
by BlackSheep214
Same kit, different bird scheme but will do this to compliment as my planned Dual Build that was stalled last year.

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Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux

Posted: Thu May 07, 2026 8:41 pm
by keavdog
Nice! That's a great kit. I did it a few years back in a rare dio for me.

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Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux

Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 3:00 am
by Stuart
Nice kit - I built one years ago and having built the Airfix and Eduard since - I still say it's the best P-51 in the scale. Okay maybe the cockpit might need a lift but not too much.

I picked up the same kit earlier in the year to build 'Detroit Miss'.

Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux

Posted: Fri May 08, 2026 3:42 am
by LyleW
An old reliable! Have fun with it.

Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux

Posted: Sat May 09, 2026 8:26 am
by BlackSheep214
Started working/painted the cockpit last night. Followed the binned Eduard’s color call out and planned on doing do in certain spots. I may try to used Eduard’s struts since they both look very close in size. The Eduard’s struts were already painted and has the aftermarket resin tires on.

All is left is the throw a bit of weathering on cockpit later before installing to to fuselage in step 2.

Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux

Posted: Sat May 09, 2026 9:13 pm
by speedgraflex
Following along…

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Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux

Posted: Sun May 10, 2026 7:29 am
by BlackSheep214
Fuselage buttoned up late last night. Next step are the wings but wheel wells need paint first. Once they’re on, hopefully tomorrow the silver goes on.

Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux

Posted: Sun May 10, 2026 11:30 am
by FullMetal
Chair pulled.. :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux

Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 6:51 pm
by Medicman71
Can't wait to see the build.

Re: Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang, Part Deux

Posted: Wed May 13, 2026 6:05 pm
by BlackSheep214
Two tone silver is one. Darker shade is Tamiya Bare Metal Silver, lighter silver shade is Krylon Chrome Silver. Im following Eduard's Aluminum Lacquer painted areas.

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Next, are a couple of side panels to do. Pics forthcoming...