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P-51B Mustang Easy Build *Complete*

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I'm going to make the HB Easy Build P-51B Mustang.


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Re: P-51B Mustang Easy Build

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Good to see a P51 that's not a D. Is there are choice of markings with it?
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Re: P-51B Mustang Easy Build

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TobyC wrote:Good to see a P51 that's not a D. Is there are choice of markings with it?
Two choices. I'll have to look again, but they're both OD Green choices
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Re: P-51B Mustang Easy Build

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I've got the Revell 51B and keep meaning to do it in RAF markings. Looking forward to seeing yours done.
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Re: P-51B Mustang Easy Build

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Good luck with the propellor....
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Gadfly wrote:Good luck with the propellor....
That sounds ominous
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Re: P-51B Mustang Easy Build

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Made a start of this. Fit has been good, just a few minor gaps to fill.

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Think I'll go with the decal/paint scheme on the right.

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Re: P-51B Mustang Easy Build

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Gadfly wrote:Good luck with the propellor....
Will do. May I ask if you've had any issues?
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Re: P-51B Mustang Easy Build

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Yes they have Moulded the blades backwards.
It's also not a straightforward as chopping them off and realigning them. I ended up replacing the prop with one from an Academy kit.

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Re: P-51B Mustang Easy Build

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Gadfly wrote:Yes they have Moulded the blades backwards.
It's also not a straightforward as chopping them off and realigning them. I ended up replacing the prop with one from an Academy kit.

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Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, I don't have any other kits to replace it with. Guess it's a trade off with the easy build kits- accuracy vs. ease
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Re: P-51B Mustang Easy Build

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Yes I understand.. Quickboost might do a replacement cuffed mustang prop in 1/72.

I guess you need to weigh up if it's worth it to you. I'm sure your build will look fine either way.
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Re: P-51B Mustang Easy Build

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Is it a one piece canopy? I'm looking for a Malcolm hood 'stang but was wondering if I could put a Spit hood on this kit :grin:
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Purplethistle wrote:Is it a one piece canopy? I'm looking for a Malcolm hood 'stang but was wondering if I could put a Spit hood on this kit :grin:
Belay that!....just Googled and found out HB do a C-'stang with Malcolm hood :-D
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Re: P-51B Mustang Easy Build

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IIRC this kit also comes with s Malcom hood. As I used
This kit to build a RAF PR Mustang.

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Re: P-51B Mustang Easy Build

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Gadfly wrote:IIRC this kit also comes with s Malcom hood. As I used
This kit to build a RAF PR Mustang.

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You are correct. The kit does have the option of the Malcom hood
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