1/33 North American P-51D-10 Mustang Halinski 5-2005

[gazweller]

Wonderful work, and a great inspiration to try harder with my current builds!

[ferrarifan]

I have already assembled the fuselage.

[Erik Zwaan]

Nice work! It looks like that the assembly of cockpit and fuselage is a bit different from the usual Halinski method? In any case the way you have constructed the fuselage, with a big opening at the bottom side through which you can insert the cockpit makes great sense to me!

Cheers,
Erik

[Mike1158]

A superb build/airframe. Gave me a few idea's too.

[ferrarifan]

Originally Posted by Erik Zwaan

Nice work! It looks like that the assembly of cockpit and fuselage is a bit different from the usual Halinski method? In any case the way you have constructed the fuselage, with a big opening at the bottom side through which you can insert the cockpit makes great sense to me!

Cheers,
Erik

Hi Erik,
In fact, I have often used similar methods in previous projects, where the connection between each skin is easier to operate, making the surface smoother.
There are many complex intake and exhaust structures on the belly of the fuselage, which are more difficult than I expected. Fortunately, everything seems to be going smoothly. It should be better if I add some paint later:

[ferrarifan]

My progress has been a bit slow these days. I just finished the frame of the wings and the main landing gear compartment.

[YankeeBoy]

So clean! Do you have a gang of elves that come in at night? It's a pleasure to watch a Halinski assembled by a master craftsman.

[ferrarifan]

I have already finished the main parts of the wings, and a friend of mine helped me test the 3D printed tires. I will paint them later, and then I can see the effect:

[ferrarifan]

I just installed the cooling air intake.

[spgifford]

Originally Posted by YankeeBoy

So clean! Do you have a gang of elves that come in at night? It's a pleasure to watch a Halinski assembled by a master craftsman.

I fully agree with YankeeBoy!