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  • A_J_Rimmer
    SMF Supporters
    • May 2024
    • 800
    • Arnold
    • North Wales

    #1

    Fillet-less P-51D in 1/72

    Does anyone know of a decent 1/72 P-51D kit that comes without the tail fillet? I've been having a look but not picked up on anything yet other than the Revell kist which is supposed to be awful.

    Cheers!

    A.J
    Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

    ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''
  • Dave Ward
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 10549

    #2
    oops

    Dave

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    • Dave Ward
      SMF Supporters
      • Apr 2018
      • 10549

      #3
      Originally posted by A_J_Rimmer
      Does anyone know of a decent 1/72 P-51D kit that comes without the tail fillet? I've been having a look but not picked up on anything yet other than the Revell kist which is supposed to be awful.

      Cheers!

      A.J
      Try one of these
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      The last will be your best bet!
      Dave

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      • A_J_Rimmer
        SMF Supporters
        • May 2024
        • 800
        • Arnold
        • North Wales

        #4
        Originally posted by Dave Ward
        Try one of these
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        The last will be your best bet!
        Dave
        Thanks Dave, I'll take a look at the KP one I think.


        Interestingly, the Academy one, obviously the boxart shows the no fillet tail - I almost ordered one on ebay, but if you look at the plastic in the kit (and the built up model photo on the side of the box) it actually has a filleted tail.

        The Heller one I know nothing about, other than it might be rather old. Like I said, I'll take a look at the KP one. Thanks again Dave.
        Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

        ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''

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        • Dave Ward
          SMF Supporters
          • Apr 2018
          • 10549

          #5
          Originally posted by A_J_Rimmer
          Thanks Dave, I'll take a look at the KP one I think.


          Interestingly, the Academy one, obviously the boxart shows the no fillet tail - I almost ordered one on ebay, but if you look at the plastic in the kit (and the built up model photo on the side of the box) it actually has a filleted tail.

          The Heller one I know nothing about, other than it might be rather old. Like I said, I'll take a look at the KP one. Thanks again Dave.
          I might have jumped the gun on the KP model - their website says 'coming soon'
          Dave

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          • A_J_Rimmer
            SMF Supporters
            • May 2024
            • 800
            • Arnold
            • North Wales

            #6
            Originally posted by Dave Ward
            I might have jumped the gun on the KP model - their website says 'coming soon'
            Dave
            ah bum, that's probably why it didn't come up in my searches.

            It's not actually urgent, I've just got a nice set of early P-51D decals I was wondering what to do with.
            Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

            ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''

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              #7
              It wouldn’t be all that hard to just carve off the fillet, though, would it?

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              • A_J_Rimmer
                SMF Supporters
                • May 2024
                • 800
                • Arnold
                • North Wales

                #8
                Originally posted by Jakko
                It wouldn’t be all that hard to just carve off the fillet, though, would it?
                No not really, although there would be a little bit of repair work on the top of the fuselage, it wouldn't be anything major.
                Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

                ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''

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