yellow/black tailed P-51D...worth getting?

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:26 am

never held the new tooled 51? Is it worth picking for the causal allied airpower man?

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:31 am

Yes it is. I just got one from a forum member yesterday. The paint scheme on the "Double "Nuthin" is really nice.

AlloySkull · Post by **AlloySkull** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:34 am

The new tooling is fantastic. I only have the RAF sharkmouth but I will say that is an amazing leap from the P-51Ds of old. It is a must have if you're into air power. The only thing about the Double Nuthin' is that the few that I've seen had some problems with QC, so naturally I passed on them. I'm still holding out for a decent one.

But besides that, the features of the new D as I hold it in my hand are : working rudder, working flaps, bombs or droptanks, a well done cockpit, the canopy sliding is done extremely well and the flaps underneath the fuselage drop as well. I don't remember what they are, but I'm sure you know. It has excellent fit and looks CLEAN.

I can't speak for Double Nuthin', but my RAF Sharkmouth is impecible. I'd say go for it if you can preview it ahead of time. Things to look for on Double Nuthin' are the checkers, make sure they're okay, and look for globs of glue.

Hope this helps a bit.

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:37 am

well I got to go to wallyworld tonight to pick up some Xmas stuff..so I might swing over to the toy bin to see if the P51s are still there.

AlloySkull · Post by **AlloySkull** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:45 am

Also the rivets and panel lines are awesome, just like the new Fw-190As and Fw-190Fs. It's up to par with them, but to me the 190 is just a little better. But only a little. I will say if 21st could get things together, they could really do some amazing things. These newest planes are more model than toy.

Whenever I lay eyes upon my planes, I can't help but notice the tiny details. Yeah, we don't have engines, hydraulic lines and antenna cables, but we're close enough that with a bit of work it can be done. In my eyes the latest releases are 20% toy and 80% model.

I just hope 21st goes the right direction after booting Roy. If not, I'll gladly support BBI. BBI may be a bit slower but they've got QC under their belt, as well as quality product. I just wish I could get BBI in the store...

AMERICAN_GRENADIER · Post by **AMERICAN_GRENADIER** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 2:01 pm

I agree its one of my best 1/32 P-51's

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 3:40 pm

The one I saw was gone when I got to WM at 5 tonight.

flippin fantastic is all I could say.

AlloySkull · Post by **AlloySkull** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:15 pm

I hate that. It's going to haunt you for a while. Even after you get the plane, it will haunt you...

Rowsdower · Post by **Rowsdower** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:15 pm

Double Nuthin' is by far my favorite P-51 and one of my favorite 1:32 aircraft. Mine is nearly flawless. I had to pass up quite a few before finally scoring one in that condition however.

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:24 pm

David, did you get the P-51D pictures I emailed you?

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:20 pm

got them

Love that first shot against the woods/with the blacktop, if in black and white it could pass as period, Paul. def some good lens work.

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:42 am

Thanks, I took those pictures in my driveway. I tried not to get the garbage cans at the end of road in the picture.

Jagdpanther · Post by **Jagdpanther** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:00 am

I was able to get one in decent shape, I like it very much.

AMERICAN_GRENADIER · Post by **AMERICAN_GRENADIER** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:48 am

I love the double nuthin,but it was hard to find a good one.
i would say 3 out of 4 i found had the blemish near the front of the canopy

jlspec · Post by **jlspec** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:39 am

Walmart here stocked 4 of the "00" Mustang and 4 of the Black 2 FW190 yesterday