Academy P 51C 1:72 Scale | Full Build Video

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2 жыл бұрын

Join me for this brand new episode where I build Academy's 1:72 P-51C. I've added aftermarket Photo Etch by Eduard for he cockpit, and finished it on a small diorama base.
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Thanks,
Brett

Пікірлер: 82

@mr.modern4419 2 жыл бұрын

A masterful build of this P-51C. One of the best 1/72 scale builds I've seen. Glad I subscribed, I wouldn't want to have missed this one. I love your build philosophy!!!!

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for the kind words. This kit was a blast, I would like to try out the newer Arma Hobby release to see how it compares. Thank you for your subscription!

@petermathieson5692 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice build. Very good voice-over and video production too.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

@johntaylor8095 5 ай бұрын

Excellent work! I'm new to the hobby and this is what I'm building now.

@HammerheadModelMaking 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Welcome to the hobby!

@roopeshkrishna34 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent build..! Million thanks for sharing..

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@richelias2973 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the kit and great video. Thanks

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@maxschmiemann6623 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work!

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@philski24 2 жыл бұрын

This looks like a great little slump buster! Just what I need! Thanks!

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

And it isn't too expensive either!

@joseluiscastanorestrepo 8 ай бұрын

Magnificent work

@HammerheadModelMaking 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@markrayton6385 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Fantastic job. Looks really nice. Thanks for sharing.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@FredWilbury Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this I’m just adding 1/72 modelling to my layout and just got a couple of 1/72 mustangs this really helped 👌😎 Fred

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@MVeminor7 2 жыл бұрын

I love 1/72 scale planes. I think they are a modeler's dream. Small, quick and fun. Smaller bases and dioramas. Just more enjoyable all around

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Its funny, I used to be a 48th scale purist, but when I realized how much less space 72nd scale takes up in the display case then I was sold!

@rafaelbezerra5041 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful model, watching and learning your techniques.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jamesmcansh3441 2 жыл бұрын

Great work such detail is amazing plus all "fun facts"

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

@eddiebirdie1545 2 жыл бұрын

Hiya man great build, going to make this kit next week I've made loads of 51Ds but never had a 51C or an Academy before so thanks for the tip for the tail fitting, you couldn't have uploaded this at a more perfect time nice one.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I didn't delay this video any longer then! Good luck with your build!

@lllordllloyd Жыл бұрын

I started this video thinking "A-ha! Let's see Hammerhead come to grief using Academy's awful decals!". And you have no issues at all and produce a show-stopper! *llordlloyd bows down*

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Lol, In general I haven't had too much of an issue with Academy decals, maybe I've gotten lucky.

@messer1096 4 ай бұрын

@@HammerheadModelMakingWere they Cartograph decals?

@joeynpero7057 2 жыл бұрын

awesome work

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@jozuavanlangenhove6586 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed it! 😊👍

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

I'm glad! Thanks for watching!

@notrustpassing 2 жыл бұрын

Great video - thank you!

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@srl17609 Жыл бұрын

im going to be building the italeri f51-d from the korean war so this has helped me with a few ideas for it so thank you and great work.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help, thanks for watching and good luck with your build!

@caioapgs 10 ай бұрын

Looks awesome, congrats on the build mate!

@HammerheadModelMaking 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@ernestobelo1074 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice build. I've built the same kit but the other yellow tail version. I brush paint my kits, so you can imagine, the metal finish and the yellow can really test your patience. Academy plastic is very good, the decals are another story. I remember building the Typhoon, and when it came to the decals I kept looking at the kit and the trash can more than once. Great build. Greetings from Portugal.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ernesto! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah, Academy decals can be hit or miss. Fortunately for this mustang, they weren't too bad.

@marksixofone4104 2 жыл бұрын

Just found this video, what a stunning build! Saw this kit in a local model shop just a few days ago and I am going back to get the kit. Have subscibed. Thanks.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I wish you luck on your build. It's a rather simple kit, but it turns out a nice looking Mustang when you are done! Thanks for the sub!!

@thomaslore730 Жыл бұрын

As for masking off the Canopy, may I suggest that you look for Canopy Masks by Eduard and other companies. They are a time saver and made to fit that area you don't want to be painted.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Yeah, this was an experiment that didn't quite pan out. One which I will be avoiding in the future.

@peterwalker6868 2 жыл бұрын

Great effort on a 1/72 scale aircraft

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@DrewsModels 2 жыл бұрын

Great looking Mustang! The photo etch in the cockpit really enhances the look. I have yet to use photo etch in this scale. Take care! Drew

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Drew! I don't often use full cockpit photoetch in 72nd scale, but I'm glad I did with this kit. Brett

@robertotamesis1783 Жыл бұрын

That's a very rare P-51C-2 notice the additional dorsal fin structure at the rudder base. I first noticed that in a photo, when the ("yellow checker tail") 325th fighter group began to received their P-51s'

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Correct. There weren’t very many B/C mustangs with the fin fillet.

@robertjensen1438 2 жыл бұрын

Just a comment for the algorithm

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciated.

@ChipDipped 11 ай бұрын

I have this model! I’m actually gonna start building it after I go to hobby lobby

@HammerheadModelMaking 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Good luck on your build!

@JackyLen Жыл бұрын

cool! ! !　 I love B/C

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@stephenthomas2311 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. Would sometime like to see your rendition of an RAF Mustang III variant with a Malcohm Hood canopy.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

I guess I'll have to add that to the wishlist!

@alexandremarcelino7360 6 ай бұрын

Incrível! 🌟👏

@HammerheadModelMaking 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@TommyEvans12 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done. I have built some academy kits and the decals are very thin.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Yes they are!

@Majja13 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing as usual!! just one quick question why did you switch the the Vallejo gloss instead of staying with the Aquagloss?

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, I ran out of my Aqua Gloss and MRS is out of stock right now.

@gsr4535 Жыл бұрын

A fine kit but the one weakness to my eyes is the wing, which seems too wide/broad in chord - that is, wing leading edge to trailing edge. A few minutes with a sanding stick can improve the look of the wing though. 👍

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Interesting, I'll compare it do some of my D model mustangs.

@derekbowen5867 Жыл бұрын

When you do NMF paint schemes, how do you prevent the tape from pulling off your metallic paint around the areas you masked off for subsequent painting such as the anti-glare panel on front or the vertical stabilizer?

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

I think the biggest factor is prepping the surface prior to laying down the metallic paint. Ensuring you have a good primer base that is clean from oils and dust and fully cured. But, it really just comes down to experimenting with combinations of metallic paint and primers. I used Alclad metallic paints on this one which are lacquer paints and can be quite robust and I've used Vallejo metallics paints as well with good results. Also, allow a good amount of time for the metallic paint to cure before doing any masking, I generally wait 24 hours. Hope this helps.

@Juno58 Жыл бұрын

I've built this kit too, in the end it looks like an early Mustang should, but i found two important things are wrong at this Academy kit. The propeller is too small in diameter, and the landing gear looks somewhat wrong at the finished model, maybe the legs a bit too long. I couldn't figure out what exactly is wrong with the landing gear, but it looks odd.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Interesting, I didn't notice that, but I'll have another look.

@Juno58 Жыл бұрын

@@HammerheadModelMaking compare with front view photos and drawings of the B/C Mustang. I'm a Mustang buff since 40 years, built a whole bunch of that plane in all scales up to flying RC models. 😉

@JeiBeeBee Жыл бұрын

Excellent build. The only constructive criticism that I’d dare to express: the exhaust stains on the fuselage sides look too grainy, IMHO.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback, I really do appreciate it. I dont think my airbrush was thinned properly, I think that is what gave the grainy result. I'll work on fixing that for future builds. Thanks for watching!!