GB-63 1/48 F-82 Twin Mustang 449th Sq Alaska – One Trick Pony

[T Bolt]

User Name: T Bolt
Name: Glenn
Category: Advanced
Kit: Modelcraft F-82 Twin Mustang
Scale: 1/48th
Accessories: Decals from my stash and possibly Falcon canopies.

I will be using the Modelcraft kit to build a F-82 of the 449th​ squadron based in Alaska in the early 1950's.

I've read a lot of bad things about these Modelcraft F-82 kits but I have two in the stash. I've built kits with worse reviews that I haven't had a problem with, (MPM Fw 189A, HiPM P-51 and both Hi Tech and MPM P-63's) so fingers crossed.

I might start cleaning up some parts, but any assembly will wait until I get the P-38 finished.

Photos from internet

 

[Wurger]

 

[Jock Tamson]

 

[fubar57]

Love that, beats the plain ole black ones

 

[Crimea_River]

Nice one.

 

[Donivanp]

I have a few of these but have steered clear due to their reputation. Want to keep a close eye on your build and commits.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Not a one trick pony but a two trick. ice Glenn.

 

[Lucky13]

 

[T Bolt]

Here's the box and what's in it

 

[Wurger]

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[F-104nut]

Glen you got your work cut out on this !!

 

[T Bolt]

I couldn't wait to finish with the P-38 before I started messing around with this one.
I spent a well over an hour cleaning up parts just to get the nose cowl halves glued to the fuselage halves and do the test fitting seen below. And that was the minimum amount of cleanup just so I could get them to more of less fit together with a whole lot more cleanup to go.
I foresee a whole lot of filler in my future

 

[Donivanp]

Looks at the start like a docile creature, but I've read more reviews than I can count and I'm watching for the eight second clock.

 

[T Bolt]

It may not look too bad in that picture, but it is not a good fit-up and will take some work.

 

[Donivanp]

It may not look too bad in that picture, but it is not a good fit-up and will take some work.

As I understand. Keep you cussing cup nearby, you'll make yourself rich filling it up.

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Bring on the mud Glenn

 

[Crimea_River]

Good stuff Glenn. Let the sanding dust fly.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Better keep the Whisky/Bourbon close by as well.