Here my effort building Eduard’s 1:48 “finless” P-51D-5 Mustang.
This is the “weekend” version therefore no PE, masks or resin with the kit, however these were purchased separately:
Eduard canopy mask
Brasin resin wheels
Quinta studios 3D instrument panel and harness
Xtreme Metals were used for the NMF
MRP, Tamiya and MrColor for other colours
502 Abteilung oils used for weathering
The kit provides 4 different schemes, I chose 44-13317 flown by Capt. Donald R Emerson, 366th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF, USAAF Station 356 Debden, Essex, September 1944
Here’s what Eduard tells us about the aircraft and pilot…
The 4th FG was nicknamed Debden Eagles thanks to its home base and origins, as it was formed from RAF Eagle squadron (71st, 121st and 133rd squadrons). After the incorporation into 8th AF the squadrons were re-named to 334th FS, 335th FS and 336th FS. As of April 1st, 1943 their Spitfires were replaced by P-47s and in February 1944 these were changed for P-51s. Donald Emerson joined the ranks of 4th Fighter Group on March 9th, 1944 and during the following eight months of duty he flew 89 sorties during which he was credited with 41⁄2 enemy aircraft shot down. On December 25th, 1944 he perished returning from the bomber escort mission when he spotted six Bf 109s. During the ensuing combat he descended close to the terrain and was hit by the anti- aircraft fire over the front. Pilot was probably killed, and his aircraft crashed nearby the town of Sittard in The Netherlands. However, he had managed to shoot down two of his opponents. Capt. Emerson had the fuselage port side of his Mustang decorated with boxing Donald Duck in resemblance to his first name. There are seven kill markings painted under the windshield. From the beginning of September, the invasion stripes on the upper wings and fuselage sides surfaces of the allied aircraft were deleted and left on the lower surfaces only.
I can’t recommend this kit highly enough, if your in the market for a 1:48 Mustang, get one of Eduard’s offerings, you won’t be disappointed!
Enough waffle, here’s the photo’s…
Here’s some black and white versions…
until next time
as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received.
rgds
John(shortCummins)
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