1/72 Hasegawa P-51

by David Upp

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This little Hasegawa kit is fun to build, recessed panel lines, etc. I added an Eduard photo-etch detail set as well. Couldn't get a decent close-up, though. I sprayed it with a coat of Allclad black lacquer, then three coats of different shades of Allclad aluminum, darkest first. Then I rubbed it out with 8000-grit polishing cloths for the desired effect. I am 56, and just returned to modeling after a very long hiatus, to my wife's dismay. HA!

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The GMC cargo truck and the tug are by Academy, the Jeep is by Heller. I plan to build two more Mustangs and some more trucks to complete the diorama.

David

Photos and text © by David Upp