Tamiya's 1/48 scale
P-51D Mustang

by Julian Shawyer

Tamiya's 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang is available online from Squadron

This is the Tamiya 1/48 scale North American P-51 Mustang released again in a box marked with "8th A.F. Aces". Code TAM61089. I believe these markings are now discontinued.

It came with newly-tooled clear parts, that had better placed sprue gates.

It also came with three new pilot figures (seated and standing).

Three decal schemes were included:

Glamorous Glen 111, Old Crow, and Big Beautiful Doll.

The decals were made by Cartograph, and were of superb quality.

I built my model in the markings of Big Beautiful Doll, flown by Mustang Ace, Lt. Col. John D Landers.

I used various shades of Alclad 11 on the model, with Aeromaster Acrylics for the other colours used.

The decals went on with no problem. The nose markings are in four parts, and lined up so well, it's hard to notice the join line.

I painted the figures with acrylic paints, and gave them a wash with gouache.

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Model, Images and Text Copyright © 2014 by Julian Shawyer
Page Created 23 September, 2014
Last Updated 23 September, 2014

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