P-51B in 1/72nd wip

[cargoman5126]

P51B model in 1/72nd scale. Putting a lot of detail in the cockpit. Cut the ends off the exhaust and replaced with thinned down aluminum tube, had to run them on a Dremel and cut down the wall thickness.. Nothing has been weathered yet..This is an older Revell kit I've had ten or so years and last week was jonesing for the bench!!LOL..
Decent amount of flash but a decent little kit the only problem is the canopy and Squadron is on backorder..Tried to sand out the problems but a few are inside the plastic so for the time being that will be what is used...Enjoy.

 

[cargoman5126]

Spent a while on the gunsite. Still have to install the range adjuster and paint it.Was having problems with the camera adjusting due to size of pc,out of ten this was the best pic..Sorry..Will try again later..Any suggestions on the site would be appreciated..Thanx

 

[cargoman5126]

The canopy. Hoping squadron will have them in stock soon...

 

[Maverick]

Wow dude, great detail on such a small scale. You're doing things with the landing gear bays that I wouldnt even attempt on a larger scale. Grear job so far. Cant wait to see the end result!

 

[cargoman5126]

A couple of pics of some more completed for interior..Probably going to redo the insturment panel, looks horrid now seeing on a screen.. Seat with belts from masking tape. Wire for fuel inlet.

 

[cargoman5126]

A bit more progress today. Fusalage joined, joint filled and sanded. Preshaded and base coat.. Exhaust in, weathered

 

[cargoman5126]

Finished the decals just have the final weathering and dullcoat..Wasn't to pleased with the kit, have had it quite a while and using it for practice..thanx