Need feedback on 1/32 p-51D tamiya

[Guest]

Hello

I have recently finished my p-51 and really wanted some feedback. This is my first model after taking a 2 year break from the hobby. Please leave a comment on weather you like it or not. For some of the building process go to workshopscience.com

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[eddiesolo]

I like it very much, the only problem (and it could be my eyes to be honest) is that the aluminium seems a bit bitty...probably me or the monitor. Lovely work on the office.

Si

[Alan 45]

Nice work , I agree with si it does appear a bit bitty on the close up shots but you won't see that when its sitting on a shelf so I wouldn't worry about that I'd be happy with it

[papa 695]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

The P51 looks good like what's already been said the Aluminum does look a little bitty and also just a little bit nit pickie the sanding and re scribing on the intake underside.

But I would still be happy with it nice job for a first kit back after a while

[Guest]

This is a great build, agree with the above and bear in mind metal finishes require a lot of smoothing down/polishing between coats and are not the easiest finishes to get right, well done.

[Guest]

Thank you all for your amazing and helpful feedback.

I appreciate it very much

[stona]

I agree, it's a good job.

What did you use for the silver/aluminium finish? There are quite a few options these days for this most difficult of finishes.

Cheers

Steve

[monica]

great build do real like it and agree with the above, but always next build will over come that,

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Overall a great first build back, my only comment would be on the choice of aluminium? I've got the same kit and its calling for more of a chrome finish, though I'll be using a buffable steel on mine when I get round to it.

Otherwise a great job

Adrian

[Guest]

Welcome!

Is a nice model. Good work

[Guest]

I agree, it's a good job.What did you use for the silver/aluminium finish? There are quite a few options these days for this most difficult of finishes.

Cheers

Steve

I used alcalad 2 grey primer with alcalad 2 polished aluminium paint then alkaloid aqua gloss finish

[stona]

Thanks. I'm a big fan of Alclad, though other options are available

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

looking good!

Will

[Vaughan]

I agree with the comments aluminium is a real pig to get right and I had problems when I built my Thunderbolt a while back, I didn't get the finish I intended but I was happy with the results in the end.

[Guest]

Very nice build and finish and welcome to the forum, hope to see more of your builds