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North American P-51B Mustang "Shangri-La"

336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group.

Location: Debden, England. Early 1944.

Pilot: Captain Don Gentile, Piqua, Ohio.

 

 

Tamiya's P-51B Mustang is probably the definitive Mustang in 1/48 scale. Released in 1995 with reboxes during that time it still a great kit. Fit and engineering are good though the landing gear can be a bit fiddly. Also, the rear windows behind the cockpit do not line up very well with a closed canopy. 

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Fuselage Steps

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Fuselage together and wing prep

Fuselage together and primed. Seam lines on wings puttied, sanded and primed.

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Base Paint

Aircraft based painted in Vallejo Model Color U.S. Olive Drab, Underside painted in Gunze USAAF aircraft grey.

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