1/48 Tamiya P-51B Mustang

by Laurent Boildieu

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Here are some photos of my P-51B Mustang from the Tamiya kit in 1/48 scale.  I used a resin seat from Aires and decals from Eagle Strike.  The metal finish was made with model master master paints.

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The model depicts the aircraft of  Robert "punchy" Powell junior, lieutenant of the 328th fighter squadron, 352nd fighter group, based in Bodney, England in June 1944. Nicknamed the "Bluenosed Bastards of Bodney" due to the distinctive all blue noses of its P-51,the 352nd fighter group was one of the most succesful fighter groups in the Eighth Air Force. Major Preddy, the ranking P-51 ace of WW2, belong to the 352nd fighter group.

Laurent

Photos and text © by Laurent Boildieu