1/32 Tamiya P-51D MUSTANG

[woody]

Well here we go this build will be slow going as I will be doing most of the work at the model meetings. I would like to do this in RAF markings I have not ordered
any decals yet I will be getting resin tires and wheels, I already have the barracuda placards for the cockpit. One question what would the cockpit color be.

 

[Wurger]

Mustang Mk.IV/IVa

The cockpit interior - US Interior Green (FS34151) - ANA 611

Exceptions :
- Indicator panel - black
- Pilot's seat - US Medium Green (FS 34092) - ANA 612
- The cockpit floor - it was not painted if made of metal or painted with the ANA 612 if was wooden.

 

[Lucky13]

 

[Airframes]

This should cover all you need for colours, finishes etc.
Have you decided which Squadron scheme you'll be finishing it in?

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Great info Terry(finally learning to copy this stuff for future reference) Am I to assume stations 101-184 are the cockpit area? Awaiting the build Jerry and feel free to ask if you need any detail shots.

Geo

 

[Airframes]

Geo, I believe it's the area immediately behind the cockpit, where the radio rack sits above the fuselage fuel tank, plus the cockpit itself. Note the 'Exceptions', where areas not normally visible do not require a finish coat.
Also, note the specification for the main gear bays - something I've repeated here numerous times, and been ignored.

 

[Austin A]

that is going to look good jerry

 

[dneid]

Hey, Jerry,
I am glad to see this started. I have one of these on the shelf. I am really looking forward to watching this build.
Dale

 

[Wayne Little]

Excellent Jerry!

 

[woody]

Thanks guys for the input Terry I ordered Xtradecal XK32043 sheet I will be doing KH655/QV-P of no.19 squadron RAF peterhead early 1945.

 

[woody]

Well got a start on the engine.

The cylinders are just sitting in place not glued yet.

 

[Wayne Little]

 

[woody]

Great info Terry(finally learning to copy this stuff for future reference) Am I to assume stations 101-184 are the cockpit area? Awaiting the build Jerry and feel free to ask if you need any detail shots.

Geo

Thanks Geo any cockpit pics would be great.

 

[woody]

What would be a good choice on the tread pattern.

 

[Crimea_River]

Thanks Geo any cockpit pics would be great.

Google that subject and you will find TONS.

 

[fubar57]

Yep, agree with Andy. I have 33 books on the -51 and not a very good set of cockpit photos in the bunch. ARC has a pretty good walk-around with cockpit photos.
P51D Mustang Walk Around Photo Index Page

Also, Cybermodeler
North American P-51 Mustang Modeler's Online Reference

Geo

 

[woody]

Thanks guys, Geo thanks for the links. Well I got a start on the supercharger it had a few little subs here they are.

 

[Vaughan]

Jerry that's one detailed supercharger. Looking forward to seeing this build progress.

 

[Airframes]

Good stuff. There's also a 360 degree panoramic view of the cockpit on the forum somewhere. By tread pattern, did you mean the main wheel tyres? If so, in the ETO they were normally 'diamond' pattern, although the block tread, rather like a lozenge pattern, was also seen later.