Eduard P-51D Mustang | 1/48 Scale | The Inner Nerd

Eduard P-51D Mustang in 1/48 scale model kit by The Inner Nerd.

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This video explains my process in the building, painting and weathering of Kinetic Eduard P-51D Mustang 1/48 scale model kit. I start the video by building the scale model kit using Tamiya and AK Interactive glues and Mr Hobby tools. The key to building the Eduard P-51D Mustang 1/48 scale Scale model kit is to carefully read the instructions and assemble, using the tutorial as a guide. Take care in assembling the scale model kit so the the parts fit accurately and align as intended, this is the easiest way of speeding up the build.

To paint the Eduard P-51D Mustang 1/48 scale Scale model kit it is best to use an airbrush. This video is designed to cover the airbrush basics so that you can see the thinning of paint and application onto the scale model kit. Harder & Steenbeck Evolution Silverline is used in this video along with AK Interactive Real Colors, Tamiya Acrylics, Mr Hobby Lacquer and Alclad II Metal effect Lacquers. Thinning paint is very important so I will explain how to do that using the correct thinners for each paint type.

Decals are applied with the aid of Tamiya Mark Fit Strong. This is a much more intense product than Micro Sol an Set solution and helps conform even the thickest decals onto the Eduard P-51D Mustang 1/48 scale model kit details.

The final part is the weathering using more AK Interactive weathering products as well as artists oil paints from Winsor & Newton and Abteilung 502, weathering washes from AMMO by MIG Jimenez and finally VMS Pigments. I start the weathering process using an enamel wash to bring out the panel lines on the scale model kit. Here I use oil washes from AMMO. To seal those in I use a clear acrylic coat from VMS Matte varnish. Further and more detailed weathering follows using artist oil paints which enable me to add streaks, grime and bleaching onto the model to give it a more aged, used and weathered effect. The VMS matte clearcoat varnish is airbrushed onto the Eduard P-51D Mustang 1/48 scale model kit. This matte varnish will help the weathering process as the matte finish allows more oil paint to stain the model surface. Dust and mud weathering effects are created using VMS pigments to imitate the weathering on tyres and undercarriage/landing gear.

Final assembly of the Eduard P-51D Mustang 1/48 scale model kit is completed using VMS super glue. All of the final small parts and lights are added onto the model kit to complete the model build.

[sgtango]

Your videos are very calming so I tried to watch while going to sleep. The problem is, I just end up watching the whole video and then one or two or 10 more

[normansmith]

Very useful indeed sir. explaining the metallic "touch" is exactly what I have been looking for. for my HobbyBoss 1/48 P51D. A great video, result and thank you.

[KenPina]

First off, love your content. In no small part due to your P38 video, I picked up modeling again during the pandemic after about 40 years. I had saved alot of my tools from my childhood and got to bring them back out after all this time.

I am very close to being done with the P38 that took a lot of inspiration from yours.

One thing that I am confused about is how you deviate from the given instructions effectively. Maybe its just experience and plenty of preplanning but I found that I tended to miss things and couldn't go back to address it because it was too late.

Anyway, cheers from the US and post more often :)

[Adamslee]

Glad to see you back mate great vid cool plane as well top build that looking forward to seeing the next vid

[jasonlee]

Hi Matt,
great video as ever, really enjoyed it, great job.
If they were the new decals, you did a great job, they settled down really well.
Loving the stand, wouldn’t be without it now, and thanks for the extra part, delivered in the week 👌
Jase 🇬🇧

[Marigold_Tearooms]

I purchased the model stand about a year ago, man - its one of the best hobby accessories i have got. I use it ALL the time. Recommended 100%

[Peter-Reactor]

I absolutely love your videos. I needed a hobby and have decided to start making and painting models and will be treating myself to my first kit and following your spitfire instruction video. I obviously expect mine to be a disaster but I'll get there 😊

[AussieGrunt]

Hi Mate Digger from Down Under here. Very pleased to see your expertise on this model, as I happened to have started a 1/48 scale kit in prep to hit up the Tamiya 1/32 P51D. But had parked it for a few months, which I intend to pick up this evening for a go using your excellent tips and hints;-) oink, tony

[nielsvc]

Awesome video! Would be so awesome if you build that Desert Babe Tonka on the next build. Love that Desert pink.

[eottoe]

Nice build. The P-51D had an advanced look even though the designs go back to early 1940. It still looks contemporary. TY for the video.

[foreverplastickits]

*The weathering is really beautiful and the result is amazing, so realistic! A mythical fighter of WW2 built from a marvelous kit, 👏👏*

[sgtango]

I've been working on model for 3 months now and I think this is gonna be my next kit. I'm very happy with the last kit I did and finally finished one without scratches in the paint of strings of cement hanging off the canopy

[iannicholls]

Good to see you back I. Nerd. A great video with lots of useful tips.

[TheFatcat]

Just discovered your channel. I love the systematic approach and all the details, such as airbrush pressure, that novice modellers such as I angst over. Thanks very much and keep em coming

[brettpeacock]

Really nice build! That kit is in my stash also. (ASfter I build about 3 of the 1/48 Airfix Mustangs!)NOT a Criticism, but there are one or 2 small pointers:
The Later wartime Mustangs were built with only the Rear (Wingspar) wall part of the Landing gear bay painted in Zinc Chromate Yellow as the factories were pumping them out and needed to cut the time manufacturing too. The rest (Roof and Forwards walls) and struts were left unpainted. Somne ground crews would paint the bay after the first major maintenance overhaul... if the aircraft lasted that long, and usually in ZC-Green (Which was ZC-Yellow plus 15%-20% black.
The undercoat chart you showed is a copy from North American Aviation papers and shows the different methods/components used to smooth and fill - (Not the actual colours themselves - just a representation of them). Over that base went standard grey primer and then a topcoat of dull Silver Dope/Paint. Apparently it was a "Fun" job to manually sand the wing back to NMF....post war. ALL Mustangs were made with the wing Fillers and Primers applied including the Early Allison engined ones. (P-51, 51A, A-36 and exports to the UK.)
BTW, in case you wonder, the Airfix Mustang has good options, is easliy built, accurate (IMHO a real good deal as it is better than the 90s era Tamiya kit in some ways) and kit A-05138 (The one without the tail fillet - P-51D-5) still has BOTH tail fillets included, the factory-fitted standard and the Field-fitted Fillet colloquially referred to as the "Swayback" as it has a slight curve up to the fin Leading edge... and in 1/48 it is REALLY hard to tell them apart!)

[lesthiele]

Good morning Nerd, the P-51 turnec out perfectly, but then thst is how you model, there was just enough weather etc, I did like what you done with the cockpit floor, all the very bedt to you and your family for the upcoming holiday season and a safe and Happy New Year, bedg regards from a Kiwi living in Australia

[kiwiruna]

Ive just been notified of this even though I'm subed, In anycase I'm looking forward to this build as this kit is currently in my local hobby store and if it's still there in a couple of weeks on my way home I'll be picking it up.

[ryanhines]

Tip that might help. Use one of the extra canopy’s while your doing the build so you don’t have to mask, then put on the one you want at the end.

[michaelfarmer]

Top notch build video. Techniques were explained well & I appreciate the bits of dry humor as well. Best wishes friend!

[johnmassey]

Another informative video and a great build 😁👍🏻