Republic American P-49 Mustang

[Brian da Basher]

Holy cats now that's gutsy! Looks like you stocked up on putty, Mr Howling Mouse. A good thing too.

This baby's gonna be a winner all the way! I can just feel it!

Now where's my knitting needles and yarn?



Brian da Basher

[sequoiaranger]

Regarding the supposed need to fill this gap:



That gap is SUPPOSED to be there! The radiator outlet is there and the gasses need to be let out. The flaps can open up (on the real thing) and let MORE air through, but the gap should still be there.

At best, just put a little white glue in there and run a damp Q-tip over it to take up the slack. The white glue should collapse a bit into the crack. It'll be fine!!

[John Howling Mouse]

Regarding the supposed need to fill this gap:



That gap is SUPPOSED to be there! The radiator outlet is there and the gasses need to be let out. The flaps can open up (on the real thing) and let MORE air through, but the gap should still be there.

At best, just put a little white glue in there and run a damp Q-tip over it to take up the slack. The white glue should collapse a bit into the crack. It'll be fine!!

Whoops!  See?  This is what happens when one doesn't study: the gap, she's a-filled!

[Jschmus]

I hate to sound like a broken record, and I've always enjoyed watching you work (on anything), but when are you going to stop farting around and finish the World's Ugliest Helicopter?

The deal with the WUH is that I want to do a really good job for the sake of my fellow inmates on What If.  I'd like to do it with enough ugly detail that it lives up to everyone's standards here.  Like a scratchbuilt coaxial contra-rotating rotor shaft and linkage set made of 56 individual parts.  That sort of thing.

You tease, you.

Keep up the amazing artistry.   

[van883]

Can't wait to see it finished!

Van

[John Howling Mouse]

Sorry, not much of an update.  In fact, I can't believe it.  Just when you think it's safe to hit a model with the primer and move on, you notice further defects.

So, it's on (back) to more Putty-Sand-Repeat.   And the ironic thing is, I'm not even one of those perfectionist modelers who need to have a flawless finish.  To be honest, I usually leave such flaws, attributing the less-than-perfect finish to "weathering/abuse."  That's why I very seldom build the pristine aircraft that some can.

Oh well, back to PSR.  Down to the spot bits and pinholes now, I hope.

[sotoolslinger]

Welcome to my world. Stick 2 or 3 more different airplanes parts in there and then putty it

[John Howling Mouse]

Two more stages of PSR since last update and third coat of primer.  It's still not flawless so good thing I do not visit model contests with any aspirations but I'm ready to paint this baby finally:

[sotoolslinger]

Purty. I hope when I grow up I am you

[Eddie M.]

Purty. I hope when I grow up I am you

Ditto!

[BlackOps]

Well, it looks OK I guess       Another great build Barry, can we expect to see it in FSM two or three years from now? 

[Sisko]

Nice clean blending of the kit parts.

You certianly are the Putty Master!

[Brian da Basher]

Oh yes the shape of this baby just screams speed! I can't wait to see it with paint!

Brian da Basher

[Sauragnmon]

Damn, Baz - the Razorback Mustang idea looks pretty damn sleek I have to admit.  All the PSR to tame some of those gaps pays off though - your putty-fu is strong, you madman!

Keep up the beautiful work - looking forward to the finish!

[bobbo]

D**n!  Looks like a Mustang . . . but it doesn't . . .   

PLEASE hurry & finish it so I can drool some more!

bobbo