P-51D Mustang

This was my first kit after returning to the hobby after 25+ years. I wanted something that wasn't too expensive or difficult to build and this kit fit the bill perfectly. There was some fit issue with the front canopy that needed fixing with putty and seams around the fuselage weren't perfect. This is an old tool kit and shows it's age. The gun bays were a nice touch and the decals went on without much issue. Details were a bit sparse, but then again it is a budget kit. I would buy this kit again.

With so many versions and kits from which to choose, this version appealed to me most. Who could ever get tired of looking at a P-51? It is one of those planes of which I want to model a whole fleet . But where to display all of them? And to see one in action isn't hard for they are everywhere so a lot of people love this beauty. Even saw one at a stadium flyover that excited me more than the game! This Revell kit is a fine choice for one gets a model that is easy to build, has great fit and shows this beauty well. I have built more pricey kits but for my skill level this one shows nicely. The price is good and I got a good model.

This is a typical revel kit. Decent fit. Some flash and sink marks. Simple instructions. I used Testors Model Master paints for everything. The decals went down with Micro Sol and Micro Set. However, my kit must have been older. The red decal stripes that edge the checkerboard nose were very brittle and broke apart. I was able to transfer the pieces and piece them together on the model before they set. Almost lost my religion doing that but it worked out in the end. The model turned out good.