Tamiya's 1/48 scale
P-51B Mustang
by Tolga Ulgur
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North American P-51B Mustang |
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Tamiya's 1/48 P-51B is available online from Squadron.com for only $21.78!
This is my 1/48 scale Tamiya P-51B Mustang in the markings of well-known Don Gentile’s “Shangri La” from 336th FS 4th FG in March 1944.
The cockpit was modified with the Eduard instrument panel and Ultracast resin seat.
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Additionally the wooden floor was made from plastic sheet and painted wood color.
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Other modifications are:
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Ultracast P-51 Mustang Corrected & Detailed Flaps
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Ultracast P-51B/C Exhausts
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Ultracast P-51 Mustang Hamilton Standard Cuffed 4-Blade Propeller & Spinner set.
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Barracudacast P-51 Mustang Hexagonal Tread Wheels.
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Landing light replaced by Resicast lens.
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Painting was done with Gunze Sangyo acrylics.
Decals are from Superscale 48 821.
Model and Text Copyright ©
2016 by Tolga Ulgur
Page Created 8 January, 2016
Last Updated
8 January, 2016
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