Reveal: 1/32 P-51 "Alabama Rammer Jammer"

[strawnobi]

Well, It's finally done!!!!!!

I have really enjoyed this build and I hope you enjoy this presentation. The P-51D has long been one of my favorite WWII subjects. Tamiya has outdone themselves once again with this kit. It's not a perfect kit in every way. But it's dog gone close.

One of the reasons this build went so fast was that the fit of Tamiya's stuff is amazing. I didn't have to do much seam work. There is a little seam work with the wing leading edges and the fuselage and that's about it.

The instructions are excellent. But, you need to pay attention to what's going on as their are several options as to what variant you are building. This is not a beginner's kit.

I didn't use the decals in the kit. I bought the same set Paul is using and they are fantastic. No problems!!!!!

I made a couple of small modifications in that the gun hatches are magnetized as well as the drop tanks.

The landing gear swap system is a neat gimmick. But in all honesty, you won't switch back and forth that much because of the possibility of breakage of fragile surface parts.

The entire kit was airbrushed with MR. Color and Tamiya. I used MR. Metal color chrome silver for the base color and then masked off certain panels and painted them flat aluminum which works well I think. A number of washes and dry brushing was used as well. I sealed the kit with Japanese equivalent of Future.

The forward engine panels work. But, pay particular attention to your exhaust pipes as they have to be perfect in order for the panels to line up right. It's easy to goof that step.

The control surface hinges work well. But patience and certain amount of skill with tiny parts is required. They work great though.

The PE in the kit is fairly straight forward. But patience is needed with it.

All in all, this is a blast to build. It's one of those kits that you want to build over and over just because it's so cool. I hope you enjoy the photos. Thanks to all who supported with comments on the build thread. I'm looking forward to your D-Day builds as well. Keep up the great work gents and as always, Happy Modeling!!!!

Cheers from Japan,

Matt

[FishBowlMan]

Fantastic work, Matt. I love the natural metal finish and the weathering is spot on.

[Coen]

Damn!!! I didn't realise that because of the high amount of pose-able options there would be a tonne of photo potential.
That's a lot of eye candy.
Marvellous work bud. First rate build. Sitting next to that corsair that must be a stunning display.
Well done.

[Nige201980]

Stunning buddy

[CrackedCubes]

Beautiful build! Attention to detail outstanding! All the peeps on ISM have some great painting skillz.

I just recently learned that many of the fighters in the skies on D-Day besides engaging in ground attack worked as air observation posts for naval and priest batteries. Good stuff. I can see this pilot manuevering in the Normandy skies avoiding flak and relaying in an MG bunker spot!

Good stuff!

[DC87]

Gorgeous, great metallics and weathering - great submission well done

[Gav0909]

Lovely work all round and an excellent finish. Well done.

[T3hGuppy]

Great work dude.

A stunning bird you got their.

[rodrant]

Very nice build ! The metallic finish is just great .

Nice one !

[fly1ngdutchm4n]

Very detailed build, love it!
Going to take a second look at the pics.
Nice work!

[UKguyInUSA]

Gorgeous piece of work!

[kiwigav]

Beautiful finish would love to build that kit one day - Top Job

[HistoryRider]

Holy Cow!!!! Very nice work! Awesome bare metal finish!

[Deacon]

I'm quite new to ISM and I have to say the quality of the builds
on here are just sensational.

Your P-51 mate is just fantastic and you should be justifiably proud of what you have created.

[strawnobi]

Just wanted to say thanks guys for the kind comments. It's been awhile since I've been on the forum. I have to say there are some outstanding builds in this GB. I'm just an amateur. Happy Modeling.

[Morgan2Melman]

video jammer can be greatly useful in our daily life.