1/48 Tamiya P-51D

by Hal Marshman, Sr

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The attached pics are the Tamiya P-51D in 1/48th scale. Removed the large fin strake, filling and reshaping the fin front area. Used a Falcon vac formed canopy, kit windscreen. Flattened the wheels, and added scratch built seat belts, buckles, and brake lines. 

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The navigation, ID, and landing lights are MV lenses. Hollow guns tubes are vinyl covered paper clips. There is no antenna cable, as the 357th FG didn't carry them. Paints are Model Master enamels, RAF Dark Green, and RAF Medium Sea Gray. I don't recall the maker of the decals, as I only had this plane out of a 3 plane set, that was given to me. 

Hope you enjoy, 

Hal

Photos and text © by Hal Marshman, Sr