Top Flite P51 D Mustang Fuselage build Part 1 

Thank you very much and truly appreciate you. 🙏

Thank you for the king words and I appreciate you. Greetings right back from the Pacific Island of Guam.

Thanks a bunch and I sincerely appreciate you. 🙏

Yes same here! I lost my Dad back in 2007 and now my Mom in 2022. I am their only child and it was pretty difficult trying to manage it all. I am almost 50 years old and thank God for my wife and children for all the support for I would have just went crazy if I were by myself. Anyhow life goes on and time to get back to it and all it's perks.

Yes always a great practice to have patience, especially when building and finishing a model for flight. Complacency will bite you so even we have been doing this hobby for 40, 50, 60 years well for me it is 41 years now and I still ensure what I do is as good as I can get it from start to finish. Enjoy the process, make memories and most of all have lots of fun. Thanks for watching and the kind words in your comments.

Thank you. Surely appreciate it.

Thank you

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Awesome

Thank you for the kind words I truly appreciate you.

Much appreciated 🙏

Glad you enjoyed it! I am just being myself and not trying to be someone else in my videos. The way I speak and the lack of proper English or the perfect cinematic scene or transition, as long as what I am trying to capture tells a story or shows the process then that is all that matters. I am just capturing the process, the journey, the headaches and the mishaps one will or could go through. I never claim to be a professional in what I do! Just someone who is passionate in the hobby and loves what I do. I am glad that you can get a laugh and still able to enjoy the video. Thank you very much.

@Bayona's RC World I laughed when you were talking about the canopy. I was not laughing at you. It was because I could hear myself saying exactly the same thing. I always enjoy your video's. I had no idea about the clear wrap either. I too also used waxed paper. This is a perfect example of why I watch these videos. I always pick up on something like this. I'm always learning and making new friends

@@alwaysflying6540 oh no I understood what you were saying.

Sorry to hear about your parents as well. I think Wet Willy's is no called the Beach Bar. You should checkout planesgoneby.com/ They are reproducing the Gold Edition Top Flite Kits and has a few already kitted and for sale. Thanks for the kind words for my Mom and thank you for watching my videos I appreciate you and a warm Hafa Adai from Guam.

Thank you so very much. I truly appreciate you.

@@BayonasRCWorld, have you managed to progress building the Mustang? My build is very slow, I've not touched it for months, finally started the fuselage this past weekend.

Unfortunately I have not really gotten back to building the P51D Mustang or the DC3. I will definitely try and get back into the builds once things start turning around on my end.

@@BayonasRCWorld how are you getting on? How's the mustang progressing. Mine went on hold for a bit of prep across my fleet , getting ready for better flying weather.

Have not gotten back to the Top Flite builds just yet. Really hoping soon.

Thank you very much

Thank you. Yes I fly every build that I do. Been building and flying since 1982. I will take note of adding a materials list in my descriptions moving forward I think that is a great idea.

@@BayonasRCWorld thank you so much. Really enjoying seeing your videos. Best of luck. Btw I have the same one, but got it ARF and the hobby shop mounted 20cc gas , etc.

I always double and triple check before I glue things together. I also always do mock ups when feasible all precautionary measures before I set things permanently. I have had my fair share of oops that's for sure and during a build it could be very frustrating to say the least. Thanks for the lookout for sure!

If only Sierra had retracts for the 1/7th scale P51 but unfortunately they don't make them. I had inquired ever since I was building my P40E Warhawk since I had purchased 100deg rotating retracts from them for the P40 and love it more than Robarts.

Much appreciated 🙏 as far as the build I haven't gotten back to it just yet. I tried then things happened. At that time we got hit by Super Typhoon Mawar. I will get back to the build for sure.

All depends as to what transpires throughout the sale of my home and property here on Guam. I am and have been preparing to sale my home here and relocate back Stateside probably in Texas. So I still have the P51 and DC3 that I basically placed on hold right when my mother passed away. I had a few attempts to get started but kept getting pulled in all directions. So if I sell my home before I start back on the build I will definitely start back on it once I settle my family and I Stateside. I might just start all over with another kit and continue the build series where I left off or take the current kit unfinished model with me. Only time will tell! Just settling with a few home issues and then my realtors takes it from there.

My building table consist of a solid wood counter top from Home Depot and on top of it lays 5/8" drywall sheet

@@BayonasRCWorld THANKS MIKE FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONSE

@@stephenrobinson4018 anytime for the love of our hobby and friends alike

Awesome! Are you currently building it or planning on it in the near future?

@@BayonasRCWorld I have the tail feathers finished and started covering the wing but not finished. That's as far as I've gotten with it. It's been some years since I last worked on it as life got in the way.

I hear you on that

This is the 1/7th scale not giant scale.

So many and wish I could just pick them all. We will see what I decide when that day comes

Yeah I am planning on Saito FG21 and glassing.

That's going to be so nice. Looking forward to seeing every minute. Thanks for helping ! @Bayona's RC World

What were some of your thoughts about going with the SG21 ?

For one main reason was the 4 stroke sound plus the benefits of a 20.91cc engine.

Nice! I am more of a gas engine type of guy and electric for just a few of my planes.

Oh man that sucks!

I am leaning towards glassing it just for the sole purpose of adding all the details.

No not going with that Livery.

I have been building with CA for over 40 years and have built with Titebond as well. All depends what I am after especially in time my go to is always CA's and Epoxy. I have NEVER had a plane break apart on me EVER.

The kit was a gift from a friend. However I have seen these rare kits selling around $350 up to $475

If you are on Facebook or have messenger that would be easiest. Here is the link to my Facebook group facebook.com/groups/1102320606822541/?ref=share

You can find this model today in the Facebook groups if you just ask around. Also ebay if you are willing to do the bidding war for the model. Planesgoneby.com has been recreating these models so you can give them a try as well.