One Trick Pony Group Build Discussion

[T Bolt]

It's still over a month away but I thought it would be a good time to start talking about it.

I will be building the Modelcraft F-82 in Alaskan colors. I've read the reviews about this kit so I'm prepared to be working with a nightmare, but I have two of them in the stash so I figure I might as well give it a shot.
There is a decal sheet available but with shipping it would cost as much as I paid for the kit so I might just see if I can piece the decals together from what I have in my spares.

 

[rochie]

It's still over a month away but I thought it would be a good time to start talking about it.

I will be building the Modelcraft F-82 in Alaskan colors. I've read the reviews about this kit so I'm prepared to be working with a nightmare, but I have two of them in the stash so I figure I might as well give it a shot.
There is a decal sheet available but with shipping it would cost as much as I paid for the kit so I might just see if I can piece the decals together from what I have in my spares.

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I can probably help you out with some of those numerals and letters Glenn.

 

[T Bolt]

I can probably help you out with some of those numerals and letters Glenn.

Thanks Karl, I'll dig through my decals to see what I have and let you know

 

[rochie]

Thanks Karl, I'll dig through my decals to see what I have and let you know

Same here, I'll send you a pic of the sheet i have.

 

[fubar57]

It's still over a month away but I thought it would be a good time to start talking about it.

A MONTH AWAY? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH..........

 

[fubar57]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH..... Anyhoo, how to oddball up a Mustang? I'll shows ya

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[T Bolt]

Anyhoo, how to oddball up a Mustang? I'll shows ya

You could do one of the Cleveland Air Race Mustangs from the late 40's or a South American or Caribbean one from the 60's

 

[rochie]

I will go with either a 112sqn B/C mustang III or a 315 Polish Sqn one with white nose and lots of mission markings, i have 2 Tamiya kits so could do both !

 

[T Bolt]

Those Tamiya Mustang kits are fantastic! I've built 2 or 3 of them and they just fall together

 

[Crimea_River]

I've got this one planned from my Eduard kit. Figured I'd stick with Canadian content.

 

[fubar57]

Good one Andy. I have decals for Y2⦾A but the aircraft is a Dallas built P-51K. Not sure yet if the Tamiya kit has the correct Aeroproducts propeller and Dallas canopy. The prop was proven to be dangerous and was eventually replaced by the Hamilton Standard. Don't know when the change-over occured. There might be other differences as well....I dunno...yet

 

[T Bolt]

Thanks Karl, I'll dig through my decals to see what I have and let you know

Looks like I have it covered. Most from the decal sheet from a Tamiya F-51 kit. And the U. S. AIRFORCE from an F-84 shèet

 

[fubar57]

No can do my Canadian Mustang with the decals I have; the code letters are missing a thin yellow outline around the black. I would also need louvres that go over the cowl breather panels or what ever these were called

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At the moment looking for a Sweating Beaver Decal sheet that contains the above louvres.... https://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Rev1/401-500/Rev471-IPMS-Can-Mustangs/00.shtm

 

[Crimea_River]

fubar57 Geo, I might have some of those louvres in my spares. I'll take a look today. Pretty sure I don't have decals for your scheme.

 

[Jock Tamson]

Will be joining in on this one as I have a few options in the stash in 1/48 and 1/72. Maybe an F-51D Korean war stang

 

[N4521U]

My build for this on. 1/48th Airfix "D". I have had decals printed for this one. Artwork from my photos.
The caption says it all. I was mid way thru the lettering, no gold oval around the tail logo yet.
Tailgate down with paint cans and cups on my '65 ElCamino work truck on the right.

 

[N4521U]

BTW,
Draw Decals produces many race plane decal sets!

https://www.drawdecal.com/product-category/aircraft-type/?product_orderby=name

 

[Crimea_River]

Have you tried using those Draw Decals before Bill? I was eyeing a set for a post war RCAF P-51 but hadn't heard of them before

 

[N4521U]

Have you tried using those Draw Decals before Bill? I was eyeing a set for a post war RCAF P-51 but hadn't heard of them before

Yes, they are excellent!!!!
All 3 scales, 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32nd Merlins Magic mustangs I built are from Draw. 1/72 not shown
first two are 1/32nd, last is 1/48th. Well printed and go on nicely.

 

[SaparotRob]

Beautiful Mustang.