Global Scale Modeller

Project 2

Oh man, another 1/32 nd kit on my bucket list
Fire her up mate, I am watching closely

Been having a ponder and i think if i manage to complete the bike build within five or six weeks i'll make a start on the mustang. The spit took me around twelve weeks which looks to be very similar to the p-51.

I'll be following this carefully

I'm getting the cockpit going now. Think once that is done, it'll be pretty quick.

DarksideHobbies wrote:I'm getting the cockpit going now. Think once that is done, it'll be pretty quick.

Are you doing the engine ?
Most of the build threads i've looked at miss it out and just glue the covers down. I couldnt bring myself to do that, the cockpit and engine are the heart of the build !

Yes, already have it pretty much finished. I'll post my progress checks in a couple of hours. It's easier to finish when you just go out of the box!

DarksideHobbies wrote: It's easier to finish when you just go out of the box!

Yeah, i think i'm done with AM parts, they just dont add enough to it for me with the time and money spent !

Johnj wrote:

DarksideHobbies wrote: It's easier to finish when you just go out of the box!

Yeah, i think i'm done with AM parts, they just dont add enough to it for me with the time and money spent !

For me it depends on what it is. But I do like to use small gauge insulation and guitar wires for some engine/ landing gear detail stuff.

Progress update #1

Progress update

Looking good your storming through it !

I don't know about storming through! Lol, thats about 15 hours in so far!

Update day 3

Update 3.2

Night all. Last progress update for the evening...

Exellent ! Na, i stand by 'storming' how are you doing it so quick ? That would take me two weeks to get to that point and i consider myself quite a quick builder as i'm not as fussy and i'll let some things slide that the other more serious modelers just wont !

very very inspiring though, keep up this pace and i have no doubt you will get the mossie done in time as well.

Could i make one suggestion though ? When taking pics, can you use a different background. I'm having trouble seeing your great work against all the colour of the paint jars and newspaper.

Johnj wrote:Exellent ! Na, i stand by 'storming' how are you doing it so quick ? That would take me two weeks to get to that point and i consider myself quite a quick builder as i'm not as fussy and i'll let some things slide that the other more serious modelers just wont !

very very inspiring though, keep up this pace and i have no doubt you will get the mossie done in time as well.

Could i make one suggestion though ? When taking pics, can you use a different background. I'm having trouble seeing your great work against all the colour of the paint jars and newspaper.

Good point, I'll find a blank background to use. I'm on vacation until Wednesday, and I've put in 6-10 hours a day on this thing for the last 3 days, hence the quick progress.

Nice start to the GB!

AdamLuscombe wrote:Nice start to the GB!

Thanks, wanted to get a head start during my vacation. So much new stuff coming up in the next 2 months (hobby, and video game), I may wind up getting a bit sidetracked down the road!

WOW!!! Nice start. It looks great. I'll be adding this one to my stash. Will be following ya DSH.

ladip63 wrote: WOW!!! Nice start. It looks great. I'll be adding this one to my stash. Will be following ya DSH.

Thank you! It's a fantastic kit. I've had a bunch of these Tamiya 1/32 stored away for a few years now. I bought them when I was just coming back to the hobby after about 15 years away, and they kinda intimidated me when I looked at the kits (all that photo etch)! Now that I've been back at it, this group build seemed like the perfect time to break them out. It's been a beautiful build so far, couple of self-inflicted headaches slowed me down a bit, but the kit is flawless so far.

Last interior update for awhile...

Ah, much better ! I do love that cockpit green

Johnj wrote:Ah, much better ! I do love that cockpit green

That's for sure. Much better match the the green chromate I used to use back when I was a kid.

Goodnight all.

Looking good, really good

How is it coming along ?

Johnj wrote:How is it coming along ?

Slowly but surely. Should have some more pictures after the weekend.

A bit delayed on this one. Back to work this week.

Still making good progress and yeah, work does seem to get in the way !

I do love the Tuskegee colors, and 1/32...sweet!

Blasting through this, man. Looking good!

Lysus wrote:I do love the Tuskegee colors, and 1/32...sweet!

Blasting through this, man. Looking good!

Thank you, started with a weeks vacation, so got a bit of a jump start. Definitely slowing down now though!

Very nice work so far mate

Lengthy delay between updates. Been a little crazy here!

Couple more:

And the Teeth!

Well colour me impressed. Looks wonderful DSH. I will continue to watch your build.

Cheers!

That cockpit looks absolutly superb it's coming on a treat !

The mosquito is going so quickly i may just be able to sqeeze the mustang in as well. I'll be keeping an eye on your build and it may give me a heads up on what i'll do.

keep up the great work, it's looking mighty

Great work and lovely detail.

Augustus wrote:Great work and lovely detail.

Thank you, this one has been a blast!

Johnj wrote:That cockpit looks absolutly superb it's coming on a treat !

The mosquito is going so quickly i may just be able to sqeeze the mustang in as well. I'll be keeping an eye on your build and it may give me a heads up on what i'll do.

keep up the great work, it's looking mighty

Thanks man, it's been a joy to build. Almost a shame to be in the home stretch.

Dolled up and ready to dance.

What did you use for the metal finish ? It looks fantastic !

Johnj wrote:What did you use for the metal finish ? It looks fantastic !

Thank you, it's Testors Chrome Silver Enamel.

great detail work there mate