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[Wildcat]

User Name - Wildcat
Name - Andy
Category - Intermediate
Kit - Tamiya
Extras - RedRoo decals "Away Team Part 4 - BCOF Mustangs" + montex masks.

Sorry to throw another Mustang into the group build but I've wanted to build a RAAF BCOF bird for awhile now so this group build fits the bill perfectly. I don't have a picture of the aircraft I'm going to model only the decal sheet instructions. Here is the profile -

 

[Wildcat]

Most of you are familiar with the Tamiya kit and looking at it, it seems to live up to its reputation as a nice kit. I've never built one before so am looking forward to it. Some sprue and decals shots..

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Nice choice Andy. So far I've found photos of A68-669 and -720.

 

[Donivanp]

Great choice, great kit.

 

[Crimea_River]

Good one Andy. Should go together quickly.

 

[Wildcat]

Thanks guys. A question, the decal sheet calls for an OD anti-glare panel - which is what I naturally thought it would be, however having a look at some colour photos of post war P-51's it looks to be black. Even restored examples down here are black, so what do you all think?

 

[Wurger]

The anti-glare panel ... I would say it was of the black. If it would be of the OD its tinge would be more greyish and of the lighter tone.

 

[fubar57]

Can't argue with black

 

[Wayne Little]

bring it on Andy...

 

[Donivanp]

black is what I've seen in all the photos from the era. that's what yours also show.

 

[Wildcat]

Black it is! I've made a start on the cockpit. Don't laugh at my seatbelts!

 

[Wurger]

Looking good though.

 

[fubar57]

.....only if you promise never to laugh at my home-made ones. Good start.

 

[JKim]

Great start on the pit!

 

[Donivanp]

Nice start.

 

[Wildcat]

Thanks guys!

 

[Wayne Little]

Good on ya Andy..

 

[Wildcat]

Tonight I got the fuselage halves together and have started painting some of the zinc chromate areas. This really is a sweet kit, a big difference from the old Airfix models I've built recently.

 

[Wurger]