Build Log: Academy 1:72 P-51D Mustang (Pt.1)

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Brand: Academy

Scale: 1/72

Kit No: 2132

Tooling Date: 1993

Completed: ???

Engraved Panel Lines: Yes

Several years ago, I purchased Academy's 1/72 scale P-51D Mustang from our local model store. The seat, stick, and radio equipment had already been assembled (but not painted) making the cockpit more than half complete when I got it. But I got it for 50% off so ... no complaints! It ended up on the buried in my stash and languished there. After a recent move, my stash was turned over and it made it's way to the surface.  

Gallery: Academy 1:72 scale P-51B Mustang

Brand: Academy

Scale: 1/72

Kit No: 1667 / FA168

Tooling Date: 1999

Completed: 2019

Engraved Panel Lines: Yes

Available For Purchase: Not at this time.

I built this for a group build on the Flory Models, modeling community forum. Turned out to be a great little kit. The only modifications I made were to swap out the kit canopy for an after-market vacuum formed canopy, and instead of using the provided invasion stripe decals, painted my own. Otherwise, as with most of my builds it was pretty much straight out of the box. In my opinion this is still one of the best builds I have ever completed.