1/12 Packard Merlin Engine Mounted on P-51 Mustang Frame
This was my first time printing a complete model - I normally only print detail parts for plastic kits. I did have issues with failed prints initially, but Steve was quick to offer advise and help resolve the problem. Definitely quite a learning curve, but overall happy with the quality of the files, and the experience as a whole, and the completed model is very impressive. Quite honoured to see he has used a photo of my completed model on the website.
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Steve•
Aug 09, 2025
Hi Graeme, thank you for the review!
Tim Lacapra•May 28, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
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1/12 Packard Merlin Engine Mounted on P-51 Mustang Frame
As always the files are amazing and print so well. Takes a long time to print but so well worth it. Steve is awesome as I have had some issues with files (my fault) And he always helps me Out. Need to reach out to him again about a mistake I made on the file tank. The detail is so crazy good and the fit is spot on.
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Steve•
May 29, 2025
Thank you Tim for your kind comment!
MDL•Dec 05, 2025
Rated 3 out of 5 stars.
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Half a job done, cannot recommend
The engine itself is a work of art. Everything is there that is supposed to be. However, the exterior skins are terrible and not up to par for the rest of the model. Panels are completely missing and divided in the wrong places, nothing about the exterior skins is right. For a large 1/12 model, it bears NO resemblance to the real panels on the front of a P-51. Dzus fasteners are not there, rivets are not there. The exterior panels are a real letdown for the price.
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This was my first time printing a complete model - I normally only print detail parts for plastic kits. I did have issues with failed prints initially, but Steve was quick to offer advise and help resolve the problem. Definitely quite a learning curve, but overall happy with the quality of the files, and the experience as a whole, and the completed model is very impressive. Quite honoured to see he has used a photo of my completed model on the website.
As always the files are amazing and print so well. Takes a long time to print but so well worth it. Steve is awesome as I have had some issues with files (my fault) And he always helps me Out. Need to reach out to him again about a mistake I made on the file tank. The detail is so crazy good and the fit is spot on.
The engine itself is a work of art. Everything is there that is supposed to be. However, the exterior skins are terrible and not up to par for the rest of the model. Panels are completely missing and divided in the wrong places, nothing about the exterior skins is right. For a large 1/12 model, it bears NO resemblance to the real panels on the front of a P-51. Dzus fasteners are not there, rivets are not there. The exterior panels are a real letdown for the price.