Tamiya's 1/48 P-51D Mustang (RAF) | Full Build

Tamiya's 1/48 P-51D Mustang (RAF) | Full Build | 4K

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4 ай бұрын

Hey guys! What did you think of my second attempt at a bare metal finish? In my personal opinion, I think it was a little bit of a step in the right direction! I really enjoyed putting this one together... so expect to see a couple more of these types of finishes arrive on the channel! See you next time! (or at Hannants ;) )
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Audio for the P-51D Mustang start-up: • P-51 Mustang - Flames ...
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@KalundTheFox 4 ай бұрын

Glad I am not the only one sending small parts across the room from my tweezers!!! I usually drop my head and mumble a soft noooooooo, when it happens lol.

@cdpgbc-mw2kz 4 ай бұрын

Greetings from Canada. I must be a slow learner but I have an area rug under my modeling desk. The dreaded carpet monster. You would think I would learn and remove that thing.....as I continue to look for that part.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

One of the joys of modelling hey! Almost like real life where’s Waldo!🤣😄

@Mrlonely237 4 ай бұрын

I've spent about 1 hour trying to find small parts 😂

@pranaykumar8305 4 ай бұрын

That beautiful one piece cowl is what makes this, one of the best P-51D Kits out there even 20 years later.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree more!😄

@noroticus 4 ай бұрын

ICM P51 is a full copy of this kit!

@tinglydingle 4 ай бұрын

The P-51 wing is less reflective because the wing panel seams were all filled with glazing putty from Acme, but the putty was red and so the whole wing was painted silver to cover it. The fuselage did not receive the same treatment and so was left as unpainted aluminium. This means that period Mustangs didn't really have visible panel lines on their wings, with the key exception of the gun access hatches for obvious reasons! Fab model, you've absolutely nailed the paintwork. I can never get metallic paints looking so realistic!

@cdpgbc-mw2kz 4 ай бұрын

Great comment. I never knew that. I have a few Mustangs to build so will keep this is mind.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much much for such an informative comment! I assume they did this for laminar flow… right? Thank you for the kind words😄

@user-je5do6jn2f 4 ай бұрын

I'm so happy all the acrylic paint makers finally made their own zinc chromate green and yellow. Once upon a time, only Model Master and Testor's had them in nasty enamel paints.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Haha the joys of modern paints!😄🤣

@olivier3075 4 ай бұрын

Désolé mon anglais est limité, je voulais simplement vous dire que vos vidéos sont une véritable source d’inspiration. Je ne fais pas de modèles d’avion mais du modelisme ferroviaire. J’apprécie specialement le vieillissement des cellules que j’applique sur les wagons et bâtiments. Un grand merci de France.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Really appreciate the comment (luckily google translate helped me out!)😄🤙🏻

@HipsterEstonian 4 ай бұрын

The drop tank joke was probably the first time I have wholeheartedly laughed when watching any build videos....good job :'D

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Hahaha great! Thank you for watching😉😄

@benhietbrink5799 3 ай бұрын

That’s a great job on the old Tamiya bubble top. I really like the restraint you had with natural metal finish. The less shiny effect you saw in reference photos of the wings is because the wings were painted with an aluminium lacquer. Thank you for sharing and keep up the great work.

@machmodels 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the comment!😄😄

@user-je5do6jn2f 4 ай бұрын

I remember the raised wood grain effect molded in to the old Monogram 1/48 P-51D kit. Now you have to do it with paint without making it look sad and cheap.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

I wonder why manufacturers don’t do it more often now?!🤨

@annemulholland6140 26 күн бұрын

Top job

@machmodels 24 күн бұрын

Thank you!👌🏻

@jeffball9657 3 ай бұрын

Love your builds. Informative, precise, a bit of a joy. No full orchestra music or overwhelming noise.😊

@machmodels 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, really appreciate such a positive comment😉😄

@stuarthanna2417 4 ай бұрын

Very nice job. Such a nice kit. One note, the wide lower sections of the prop blades shouldn't show chipping. They were bonded rubber.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Very interesting, I might try and do a touch up later on them😄🤙🏻

@FinsburyPhil 4 ай бұрын

Great metal finish - I agree about some of the overly patchy panel finishes out there. I will be trying a similar approach on an early EE Lightning but I've moved to water-based acrylics so will have to use something like Metal Colour.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I’m unfortunately not too familiar with many water based metallic paints, I’m sure there are some out there but they might not work the same as these super metallic ones!

@FinsburyPhil 4 ай бұрын

@@machmodels I'll let you know.

@KGmodels 4 ай бұрын

The weathering looks amazing,all the techniques shown such a must for weathering anything I feel.Thanks for showing it all,and I have just recently started painting step after step,with an f1 kit,and it is a joy to paint after most steps.I hope we can finally talk at Hannants,maybe next week or two weeks time,as I currently have 2 more kits to finish.Thanks a lot!

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much sir! How is the kit going? Fingers crossed I’ll see you down there soon🤙🏻

@KGmodels 4 ай бұрын

The Lotus is going great,just needs decals after a gloss coat,and should be done.Maybe I should try a plane kit with sooooooooo much experience. ;)

@willwoods6466 4 ай бұрын

Amazing finish, enjoyed the video very much.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it😄🤙🏻

@rossdugdale8612 4 ай бұрын

Very nice build of a beautiful aircraft, I have a real soft spot for the old Tamiya kit, just a couple of observations, as an RAF Mustang IV I'm pretty sure it should have a louvred breather plate on the lower nose and an Aeroproducts propeller. Like your channel a lot and duly subscribed

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the information! Next time I’ll try to do a little more research😄🤙🏻

@GhostRider247 4 ай бұрын

another beautiful job Mach !!!!!!! stunning build !!!!!!!!!

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Haha thank you very much bud!🤙🏻😉

@johntreloar8203 4 ай бұрын

Nice work again Luke, it looks great.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you John!😄🤙🏻

@AlanWitton 4 ай бұрын

Looks like a great kit! Good build!

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the comment😄

@harry_1409 4 ай бұрын

Another stunning Job! Tamiya kits are my favourite to build so may have to get this one

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Definitely recommend picking this one up, it’s a real classic!🤙🏻😄

@alanmorris8783 4 ай бұрын

Hannants is just down the road from the RAF museum at Hendon. Free to get in, only pay for the parking. Best collection of WWI and WWII fighters and bombers.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

It sure is! I have been there many a time😄

@LondonPredatorAngler 3 ай бұрын

awesome.... should have done it in red tails version!

@machmodels 3 ай бұрын

Haha very True, maybe next time😉

@Poopster4U 4 ай бұрын

Nice job and thanks for all the tips!

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

No problem! Thank you for the comment😉

@flyboy9367 4 ай бұрын

Great job

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!🤙🏻

@gary6300 3 ай бұрын

Hi luke your mustang looks awesome the metal finish looks bloody well good mate might have to try this on my eduard p-51 cheers Gary 🇬🇧

@machmodels 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Let me know how you get on😄👌🏻

@Aviation715 4 ай бұрын

amazing build! keep up the good work!

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir! Really appreciate it😄

@septiccalling8341 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant! Love your style, stuff and work rate...... more power to your elbow, mate 👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir! Really appreciate the kind words🤙🏻😉

@RazedModeling 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely love it mate, looks so good🔥

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Matt!😄🤙🏻

@duncanling2127 4 ай бұрын

Lovely work as usual love the weathering ❤

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much bud!😄🤙🏻

@user-je5do6jn2f 4 ай бұрын

Those watercolor pencils are modeling magic.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

100%! Absolutely love them

@typhoonhawker6548 4 ай бұрын

Wg.Cdr.James "JAS" Storrar's Mustnag KM232 was not P-51D(Mk.IV) but P-51K(Mk.IVA). P-51K fitted with Aeroproducts propeller.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the comment! Really appreciate the feedback, I will take it onboard for future builds😄😄

@modelmagic9930 4 ай бұрын

You know when your paint is flexing to hard once ya put your sunnies on.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Hahahaha yes exactly!🤣

@darthhokum 4 ай бұрын

Perfect work 👍👍👍

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much sir!😄🤣

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Not too sure where that laughy face came from??!!

@gonzalomendoza3152 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic build and superb video!

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much bud!🤙🏻😄

@handyman683 4 ай бұрын

Attention to detail amazing

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir😄🤙🏻

@themodellingmuppet 4 ай бұрын

Another great build 🎉

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much bud!😄

@mets1617 4 ай бұрын

awesome build

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir😄🤙🏻

@SupraGuy1722 4 ай бұрын

Your so Underrated and I love your vids, keep it up 😊

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much sir! Really appreciate it🤙🏻😉

@goforitpainting 4 ай бұрын

Looks cool. 👍

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!🤙🏻

@Henrywinswars 4 ай бұрын

Looks very nice

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!😄

@garybyk3208 4 ай бұрын

Have you thought about using a Yahu, Eduard Look or any of the 3D decal versions of instrument panels? Just about every model variant of the P-51D/K/CAC Mustang is covered. Easy to use by either replacing the kit panel entirely or fitting to the front of a sanded down kit panel. Experiment with a panel from the spares box and then apply to the next kit you make. I was very wary of these things but after using a couple I am a convert. Definitely worth consideration to enhance your already great build.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

I will 100% have to have a look! Thank you for the recommendation😄🤙🏻

@gwingdor 4 ай бұрын

Stunning build mate!...please tell me how you painted the exhasuts..I've always had problems with them but yours look beautiful!

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir! Of course, initially based them in an iron colour, then mixed up a 70/30 brown brass mix and focused that at the base of the stubs. Matt varnished and stippled some dark brown wash into some of the details. Hope that helps!😄

@gwingdor 4 ай бұрын

@@machmodels thank you very much!

@user-je5do6jn2f 4 ай бұрын

What a pretty sky pony.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir!🤙🏻

@mazinman3 4 ай бұрын

Nice job, as usual! I always like it when these videos show mistakes & how to deal with the mistake…or not.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the feedback! Means a lot😄🤙🏻

@SullysScaleModels 4 ай бұрын

Great build dude ,bear metal finish is fantastic something I haven't done yet but it's not one I'm really a fan off lol hence why I haven't done it😂

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Sully! Bare metal finishes definitely had me a little scared before this one but now I’m feeling rather confident with them😄

@SullysScaleModels 4 ай бұрын

@@machmodels like you said as well it's getting the right mix of panels without overdoing it! I did try a little on the KI61 I'm doing atm but with the issues iv had Its pretty lost on it now lol oh well next time

@HammerheadModelMaking 3 ай бұрын

Nice build my friend!

@machmodels 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much buddy! Soon I’ll be growing my mustang army like yourself🤣🤙🏻

@kitbuilder3027 4 ай бұрын

Very nicely done. Thank you. Larry Landis

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much sir!😄

@thedeek6542 4 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this! Can I ask where did you get the model jig?

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! Of course, I bought it from EBMA.😄

@sukhoisu-27flankerbdude92 4 ай бұрын

I don’t understand how you build models so quickly! And the best part about it, there very good

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Haha thank you bud!😄🤙🏻

@paulcorrigan649 4 ай бұрын

Is that a Norwegian squadron aircraft? The decal below the cockpit looks like their national marking. Superb job on the bare metal finish 👏

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

I don’t believe it is but someone might have more knowledge! Thanks for the comment😄

@kitbag9033 4 ай бұрын

It is a Wing Commander's pennant.

@shootmcrunfast 4 ай бұрын

Looks great, picked up a few great tips there, many thanks. Perfect timing too, I'm about to start an F-51D in a similar scheme!! Any recommendations on the pencils??

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Fingers crossed the build goes well. The pencils I used are from a company called Castle😄

@blackcat62 4 ай бұрын

Hi Luke. Fabulous job. Can I ask which pencils you bought? Thanks. Paul

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Hi Paul! Sure can, I used a brand called Castle.😄

@blackcat62 4 ай бұрын

Thanks

@neilhaas 4 ай бұрын

P-51 Mustangs have a wooden floor very nice fighter planes. I have Mustangs of my own. RCAF, RAF, USNAVY unique fighter plane.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Neil!

@GDstory2023 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your hard work! 👍 Subscribe and like! 🤗

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Welcome to the channel😄🤙🏻

@freemanreed5228 4 ай бұрын

Tamiya's canopy fits better than that in the open position. The aft end of the canopy on your model sits too high off the fuselage spine. Other than that a beautiful model. Keep up the good work.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting me know, any idea of what I might’ve done wrong?😄

@freemanreed5228 4 ай бұрын

@@machmodels Using the antenna rigging might be the problem. It's not allowing the canopy to sit properly. EZ line might help if you are so inclined to use it. I don't know if you have an Eduard canopy or not? When I built my Tamiya 1/48 Mustang I didn't bother to do any rigging with the antenna wiring. The canopy sat down very well as on the real aircraft. Anyway, good luck. I am building Revell's 1/32 Mustang and I most likely won't rig that airplane. But, who knows, I might!!!!!

@typhoon2827 4 ай бұрын

Thankd, I enyoyed that! I also twanged the landing gear light across the floor neber to be seen again. Could you drill out the exhausts? Or at least paint the ends black to create an illusion of their being tubes..?

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Haha I think everyone has done it at least once. Very good idea in those exhaust stubs, I’ll give it a go next time!😄

@blarrrggg 4 ай бұрын

there's a nice p-51 at hendon

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Ooo thank you for letting me know, I’ll have to go and check it out!🤙🏻

@danwilliams1686 4 ай бұрын

Geeat build as always. I wish i could to to hannatts but travel costs would prohibitive!

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Ah dammit! Maybe just try to get there at least once😄🤙🏻

@danwilliams1686 4 ай бұрын

@@machmodels I'm sorry about my typos. Fat fingers and aging eyesight are not helpful !

@blacknass1943 4 ай бұрын

19:45 lol :D i has the same issiou today with the extingischer of the avro anson engins ^^ they ar so ooooo small you need hardly open your mind to refind it ^^ the funyst thing was it was on the place i searched 3 times befor ^^ ???? wtf !

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@neilhaas 4 ай бұрын

As seen in the movie Red Tails the squadron.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Neil!

@user-je5do6jn2f 4 ай бұрын

BMF. Better get the gloss black base perfect.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Couldn’t have said it better myself!😄

@ChristianSchroter 4 ай бұрын

Hello mr.mach!thats a nice build you did. Thank you for sharing.keep the Faith. i love your narration. With sticky greetings. Christian

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Christian😄😉

@stanikicin 4 ай бұрын

Mustangs had a wooden floor, not a metal one.

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Indeed they did!

@user-je5do6jn2f 4 ай бұрын

Did you know the P-51 gained airspeed because of not using camouflage paint?

@machmodels 4 ай бұрын

Oh wow! Do you have any idea how much?😄🤙🏻

@user-je5do6jn2f 4 ай бұрын

@@machmodels All the documentaries I've ever seen would suggest a few mph/kph. I think the puttied seams on the laminar flow wings bought more performance, though.