**** FINISHED: GB-49 - 1:48 XP-51 - Favorite A/C of WWII

[T Bolt]

User Name: T Bolt
Name: Glenn
Category: Advanced
Kit: ICM Mustang Mk.II
Scale: 1/48th
Accessories: Modifications to change a Mustang Mk.II to a XP-51, wine foil harness, and decals from my spares box and computer printer.

I first started thinking about modifying one of the Accurate Miniatures or ICM Allison Mustangs into NA-73 or one of the XP-51's six years ago as I was finishing up HiPM's P-51H for group build #25. They both were in NMF with the black anti-glare painted on the nose and I thought they would look good sitting together, the "First and the Last" as it were.

Building this kit was a struggle at times and my only regret is that I did not use the Accurate Miniatures kit instead of the ICM, but that's what I had in my stash. In the end I'm happy with the final result and can't wait to get it in the display shelf next to the P-51H

The six required photos

 

[T Bolt]

Some extra shots

 

[imalko]

Great result Glenn. Looking very good.

 

[T Bolt]

The First and the Last

The XP-51 compared to the P-51H

 

[T Bolt]

Thanks Igor

 

[Ralph Haus]

Amazing work! Great job on the metal finish and the panel tonal changes.

 

[rochie]

Great job Glenn, looks fantastic

 

[Gnomey]

Good work Glenn!

 

[T Bolt]

Thanks guys

 

[Airframes]

Love it !
That's a real beauty Glenn.
One point though - should there be a radio mast aft of the cockpit, as seen on the real aircraft, or was it not fitted at the time depicted by the model ?

 

[T Bolt]

Some pictures show a wide tapered mast, some show a tall thin mast and some show no mast at all. I was running out of time so decided "no mast at all"
Both types of masts came with the kit so I can put one on if you think I should.

 

[le_steph40]

Excellent work Glenn

 

[Crimea_River]

Wonderful model Glenn.

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Glenn.

 

[fubar57]

Beauty...love it

 

[Bustedwing]

Nice work !

 

[dr 1 ace]

Agree with the above, Nice Work !!

 

[dr 1 ace]

Agree with th above, Nice Work !

 

[SaparotRob]

Beautiful model of a beautiful airplane. Really a joy to behold.

 

[meatloaf109]

User Name: T Bolt
Name: Glenn
Category: Advanced
Kit: ICM Mustang Mk.II
Scale: 1/48th
Accessories: Modifications to change a Mustang Mk.II to a XP-51, wine foil harness, and decals from my spares box and computer printer.

I first started thinking about modifying one of the Accurate Miniatures or ICM Allison Mustangs into NA-73 or one of the XP-51's six years ago as I was finishing up HiPM's P-51H for group build #25. They both were in NMF with the black anti-glare painted on the nose and I thought they would look good sitting together, the "First and the Last" as it were.

Building this kit was a struggle at times and my only regret is that I did not use the Accurate Miniatures kit instead of the ICM, but that's what I had in my stash. In the end I'm happy with the final result and can't wait to get it in the display shelf next to the P-51H

The six required photos
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WOW! Nice job, you did your research!