1:72 P-51D exhaust stacks with out the fairing LooKplus

The real subject

The P-51D is the most widespread version of the American Mustang fighter, recognizable by the teardrop canopy and the cut-down rear fuselage. The exhaust gases were led away by short stacks brought out on both sides of the forward fuselage, six on each side. Some machines had a fairing fitted over them, others flew with the exhausts exposed, and it is precisely the exposed version that this set aims at. The difference is clearly visible on a model, because it is a place directly under the viewer's eye.

Why use the set

The exhausts are among the parts that deserve more detail than mass production of plastic parts can carry. The replacement part has a crisper shape at the openings and a more legible transition to the fuselage, so once painted and highlighted, metal stained by exhaust comes across more convincingly. At the same time the set makes sure that the variant of the exhaust matches what the machine being built actually ought to carry.

Building and painting tips

• If the parts are not polystyrene, modeling cement for plastic will not join them; use cyanoacrylate glue.
• Cut the excess material away with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the remainder carefully.
• Wash and degrease the parts before painting, otherwise the paint will not hold on the surface.
• Spray a primer and only then the dark metallic and rusty shades onto it.
• Bring out the stained look with a dry brush and a faint streak of soot trailing backward.
• The specific procedure for seating the parts is given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Terms of supply

An accessory set is supplied. The kit, paints, glue and tools are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.