Sheet: |
Pyn-up Decals 48-004: P-51D Mustang |
Units: | See review |
Price |
$18.99 |
Reviewer: |
For the
second Mustang sheet in the series, we have another pair of aircraft with
superb artwork. The first is Arthur Bowers' 334 FS/4 FG aircraft in the
later war markings with the large red nose and red rudder. His 'Sweet
Arlene' is in natural metal with no ID stripes and an OD anti-glare panel.
A Black Magic mask is provided (not shown) to help with the painting of the
red nose 'swoop'
Next is
'Passion Wagon' an aircraft that was flown by two pilots, Araval Roberson
and Charles Weaver. It is an early P-51D without the fit fillet. It is in
RAF colors of Dark Green and Medium Sea Grey on the underside. When
Roberson had the plane, it had white ID bands. These had disappeared by the
time Weaver got the aircraft. Since there is a lot of controversy about
this aircraft, you really need to read the rather detailed historical
section on it that is included with the sheet.
Again, this is a very short run sheet that, because of the delicate nose art decals, is specifically for experienced modelers. Most will choose the Hasegawa or Tamiya P-51D for this sheet though these markings can be adapted for any 1/48 P-51D.
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