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Modelers Lounge => The World of Scale Models => Topic started by: Alexis on May 02, 2026, 05:06:56 AM
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After building the last one and viewing Ricks build on Airfixs Hellcat , just had to build Airfix's P-51 D in 48 scale . This is my second go at this kit . When it was released just had to build one and love every part of it . It is a nice kit and fit over all is really good with a few areas needing a touch of putty such as the gun inserts on the leading edge . I did putty the wings on this one .
This bird is built out of the box with a replacement seat coming form Ultracast . Paints used , Tamiya acrylic , lacquer and Valljeo metal coat and Alclad polished alum and duralum . Decals are form super scale international which are designed for the Tamiya kit . Touch ups on the checkers was needed , not perfect but I think it tuned out rather well .
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Looks very nice Alexis! The Airfix kit is a nice one, but I had some mixed experiences when I built my two ponies. Did have some fit issues around the leading edge wing roots and nose area, yours came up a treat.
What's next in the production line?
Cheers,
Brad C
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Nice one Alexis 8)
I'd got no idea when I saw the title of the thread (Not being especially familiar with my P51 names). Saw who's thread it was and thought I'd take a gander and am so glad I did - a lovely silver bird was laying in wait ;D Great job.
So, as Brad says 'What's next?'
Paul
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Hi Brad ,
Yes , saw your two ponies and they turned out fantastic . I have the markings for Contrary Mary , which marker are the decals and how did the checker decals fit ? The first one I built yes there was fit issues with the right leading edge of the wing root and the bottom part of the chin . This time around I thinned down the right side top of the wheel well and scape along inner edges for the best fit I could get . I still needed just a dap for a small gap . Made this go around much smoother , next will will even better !
Sorry about the confusion Paul on the title , was just trying to be different , but it did trick you into peeking and glad that you did . If I recall the last one you said more metal so I do hope it fit's the bill ;)
There is a WW 1 subject on the bench right now . Eduards Roland C.II out of the box ...more to come on this build .
Alexis
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Another lovely silver bird, excellent finishing all round. Looking forward to seeing you do the Roland....... ;)
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Thanks Nigel !
Alexis
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That looks amazing, Alexis. And great results from an Airfix kit too which I don't hear enough praise for from many people. Very well done, and an inspiration for me to build more.
Cheers!
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Thanks Gary ,
Yes , the kit does seem to have left a sour note with others when it came out and I believe all kits are buildable , it's the skills of the modeller which makes the difference on achieving success Besides all kit's have their pros and cons and fit issues here and there
Alexis
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Only just found this Alexis: shame that it does not have a spare wing, but it is still an extremely good model. The metallic finish is super - one that I never was able to achieve.
Stephen.
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Beautiful Mustang Alexis! I have come to really enjoy modern Airfix!
RAGIII
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Thanks Stephen and Rick .
The modern airfix kits are up there now with the is being produced these past few years . They have up their game and the prices for their kits are still fair . I have one more Airfix Mustang to build with a bunch of Eduard resin sets for it .
Stephen , thanks for the comments on the metal coat , I have had a lot of practice at it but yet I still make stupid mistakes when spraying and have to restart over again . It is hard to master that is for sure .
Alexis