1/48 Tamiya P-51D Mustang

by Tolga Ulgur

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Here is my 1/48 Tamiya P-51 D Mustang  finished with the markings of  “Detroit Miss” from 375th FS /  361th FG , 8 th AF. This natural metal Mustang  was flown by Lt.Urban Drew.  

(Drew ‘s airplane carried 374th FS colour markings.) 

The model is modified by the following  after market goodies  

  • Eduard PE interior set.

  • Ultracast 48016  P-51 D Mustang seat.

  • Ultracast 48139  P-51 Corrected and detailed flaps.

  • Ultracast 48132  P-51 Wheels, diamond tread.

  • Ultracast 48136  P-51   Hamilton Standard cuffed 4 blade propeller & spinner.

  • Ultracast 48010  P-51 D  Detailed wheel well doors.

  • Ultracast 48011  P-51 D Canopy brace. 

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The painting was done with Alclad II Aluminium Lacquers as usual.

The base color is Alclad Natural Aluminium. For different panels shading  I’ve used Alclad White and Dark Aluminium also.

D-day bands are painted by using Tamiya acrylics.

The “bubble moving canopy”  is replaced with an old Hasegawa part from my spare box.

The decals are from Tally Ho P-51 Mustang Aces Part 2  set. 

Happy modelling 

Tolga

Istanbul - Turkey

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Photos and text © by Tolga Ulgur