2025 MSC P-51 "Wild Mustangs" Group Build

[project510]

Oct 14, 2024 10:00:01 GMT -5 Green KreationZ said:

So, I've been thinking quite a bit about which kit I wanna build for this GB. I have an Eduard P-51D and Airfix P-51D in my stash. But after much consideration, I think I'm going to go with the new Eduard P-51B Dorsal Fin 1/48. The main reason I am going to do this over the other kits I have in my stash, is because the kit includes markings for Bonnie B. My wife's name is Bonnie, so I thought this would be fun to do.

Alright! Excited to have you on board Keith. 

[cbaltrin]

It looks like Furball is about to release a couple of Sheets for the 352nd FG

[keavdog]

[Jeankes]

Oct 14, 2024 10:00:01 GMT -5 Green KreationZ said:

So, I've been thinking quite a bit about which kit I wanna build for this GB. I have an Eduard P-51D and Airfix P-51D in my stash. But after much consideration, I think I'm going to go with the new Eduard P-51B Dorsal Fin 1/48. The main reason I am going to do this over the other kits I have in my stash, is because the kit includes markings for Bonnie B. My wife's name is Bonnie, so I thought this would be fun to do.

Nice one, I looked at this kit last week at the modelshop, looked very nice with a lot of details.

Looking forward to seeing this one build

[TJ]

Oct 18, 2024 7:55:59 GMT -5 cbaltrin said:

It looks like Furball is about to release a couple of Sheets for the 352nd FG

Awesome. More Mustang decals I'll have to have

[406 Silverado]

Oct 7, 2024 19:06:34 GMT -5 blkhwkmatt said:

OH MAN, my second favorite WWII airplane to build and my favorite overall warbird!

I'M IN! I have a ton of kits to choose from, but I will most likely use an Eduard kit, and possibly a B.

Will let you know for sure once I get my gear back and my building area set back up, but that should be in time to start this one in January.

Thanks for the GB!

<Matt

It'll be great to have you back again Matt. 

[TJ]

Oct 18, 2024 7:55:59 GMT -5 cbaltrin said:

It looks like Furball is about to release a couple of Sheets for the 352nd FG

they've been released. I just ordered both

[adt70hk]

Oct 5, 2024 21:52:13 GMT -5 mrt51 said:

There has been a new development. Today at the Leavenworth Kansas Prison City Modelers show I picked up a 1/32 scale Tamiya P-51D for less than the market price. To my surprise look what was inside. Now I a new choice for this build. What do you think I should now.

Now that's a score and then some!!

[adt70hk]

Oct 9, 2024 12:20:31 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Oct 9, 2024 12:07:00 GMT -5 cbaltrin said:

Ok, Apparently, after doing a little stash organization,  I realized I must have an affinity for the Monogram 1/48 P-51D. So, I guess I'll have to try and build up one of these as well.

You could supply the whole forum with Revell/Monogram 'Stangs! Could be the most specific GB ever.

Now that's an outstanding idea!!😆

[cbaltrin]

Nov 10, 2024 8:34:56 GMT -5 adt70hk said:

Oct 5, 2024 21:52:13 GMT -5 mrt51 said:

There has been a new development. Today at the Leavenworth Kansas Prison City Modelers show I picked up a 1/32 scale Tamiya P-51D for less than the market price. To my surprise look what was inside. Now I a new choice for this build. What do you think I should now.

Now that's a score and then some!!

There was no plastic in the box? 

[mrt51]

Nov 10, 2024 8:44:44 GMT -5 cbaltrin said:

Nov 10, 2024 8:34:56 GMT -5 adt70hk said:

Now that's a score and then some!!

There was no plastic in the box? 

It's all under the metal.

[project510]

Man, this GB is going to have some really nice looking models buult. Cant wait to start!

[adt70hk]

James (project510)

Count me in for this.....my Typhoon should be done on or just before Christmas and so the timing works nicely.  All I have to do is decide which of the kits and AM parts from the below selection I will be using.

As you can see, it's not an easy choice......

ATB

Andrew

--------------------------------------------------


There's the bottom one of this pair.....







or this.....







this is of course an option.....







as is this....







and then there are these combined.....








and then there's the middle one of these three to possibly complement either of the above two....







...and last but not least.....this.....

[project510]

WOW. Id go with the Royal CLass Eduard kit. Jsut because the box looks fancy. You let me know what you decide. IN the eamtime Ill add you!

[406 Silverado]

This is going to get crazy in here James (project510). LOTS of good-looking kits in here.

[TJ]

Nov 11, 2024 19:04:01 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

This is going to get crazy in here James (project510 ). LOTS of good-looking kits in here.

Crazy might not be a strong enough word.  2025, for me, will be the year of the Mustang

[406 Silverado]

Nov 11, 2024 19:13:56 GMT -5 TJ said:

Nov 11, 2024 19:04:01 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

This is going to get crazy in here James (project510 ). LOTS of good-looking kits in here.

Crazy might not be a strong enough word.  2025, for me, will be the year of the Mustang

LOL!!! Dude you have "the" Mustang stash here doncha Johnny?? 

[stikpusher]

[project510]

Nov 11, 2024 19:04:01 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

This is going to get crazy in here James (project510 ). LOTS of good-looking kits in here.

Aint that the truth!

[Green KreationZ]

Looking forward to this Gb. Took a new pic of my recently finished Eduard P-51Bs this evening as I didn’t have any pictures of them together -

[project510]

Nov 12, 2024 17:02:42 GMT -5 Green KreationZ said:

Looking forward to this Gb. Took a new pic of my recently finished Eduard P-51Bs this evening as I didn’t have any pictures of them together -

Gonna be great to build alongside you Keith. Those look amazing.

[adt70hk]

Nov 11, 2024 17:27:31 GMT -5 project510 said:

WOW. Id go with the Royal CLass Eduard kit. Jsut because the box looks fancy. You let me know what you decide. IN the eamtime Ill add you!

I might start with the Airfix F-51....I've never done an all metal finish and that is something a bit cheaper to practice on first.  But we'll see!!

ATB

Andrew

[adt70hk]

Nov 12, 2024 17:02:42 GMT -5 Green KreationZ said:

Looking forward to this Gb. Took a new pic of my recently finished Eduard P-51Bs this evening as I didn’t have any pictures of them together -

Now they really are very nice!!  If I can do half as well, I will be very pleased!!

ATB

Andrew

[TJ]

Nov 14, 2024 16:56:29 GMT -5 adt70hk said:

Nov 11, 2024 17:27:31 GMT -5 project510 said:

WOW. Id go with the Royal CLass Eduard kit. Jsut because the box looks fancy. You let me know what you decide. IN the eamtime Ill add you!

I might start with the Airfix F-51....I've never done an all metal finish and that is something a bit cheaper to practice on first.  But we'll see!!

ATB

Andrew

Andrew the Airfix is still a really nice kit

[adt70hk]

Nov 14, 2024 17:01:48 GMT -5 TJ said:

Nov 14, 2024 16:56:29 GMT -5 adt70hk said:

I might start with the Airfix F-51....I've never done an all metal finish and that is something a bit cheaper to practice on first.  But we'll see!!

ATB

Andrew

Andrew the Airfix is still a really nice kit

That's outstanding!

[tcoat]

Can I break another one?




Maybe like this?

[jeaton01]

That one would be too sad to replicate, unless you can confirm a positive outcome for the pilot.

[tcoat]

Nov 14, 2024 18:06:24 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

That one would be too sad to replicate, unless you can confirm a positive outcome for the pilot.

I checked before picking it. Lieut Ralph L Hubley survived this forced landing when he ran out of fuel  at Honington 25th Nov 1944. So this one (44-14279) is safe. This aircraft was likely repaired and returned to service although I could not find a final disposition for it.

He was KIA December 27 over Frankfurt when his plane (44-14528) was damaged and his chute failed to open.

[jeaton01]

So a sad outcome, as for so many. But we can at least feel better about this accident.

[project510]

Nov 14, 2024 17:58:00 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Can I break another one?




Maybe like this?

Absolutely!