Tim's Korean War F-51D

[TimJ]

This has been sitting in the stash for a good few years so I thought I'd get it out for this GB.









I'll be using the USAF markings as you can't beat a good shark mouth.

[fredk]

Nice. I have one of these in the stash




Are you a stickler for correct details? The prop on this kit is wrong for Korea. Its a sleeved type whereas it should be a blunt Aeroproducts. A bit of sanding and it can be converted. Or an easier conversion is the unsleeved prop in the old Airfix P51D/K kit.
Or just ignore me.

[iggie]

Welcome to the GB Tim, looking forward to seeing your build progress; it should be colourful!

[Cusack77]

Be careful of the decals. I built this kit and a few of mine shattered in the water. Fortunately I had some spares from the Academy F-51 Kit. I'd recommend clear coating the decals before you use them.

[Gadfly]

I quite like the Otago Sqn RNZTAF scheme. Only one A/c used that 'Diamond' style of Sqn marking all the others has chequers.

[TimJ]

The interior looks pretty good when assembled and painted. Its a shame that there are no sidewall details inside the fuselage.





The interior has been fitted and the wings are on so here's where I am at the moment.

Are you a stickler for correct details? The prop on this kit is wrong for Korea. Its a sleeved type whereas it should be a blunt Aeroproducts. A bit of sanding and it can be converted. Or an easier conversion is the unsleeved prop in the old Airfix P51D/K kit.

Thanks Fred. I do have an old Airfix P-51 I can get the prop off.

[iggie]

Nice work on the cockpit Tim; very neat

[iggie]

Hey Tim, any more progress to show on this?