jester292 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 (edited) Since Eduard’s new 1:48 P-51D-5 is out I’ve been trying to learn more about P-51s. What’s the difference between a D-5, D-10, and other D blocks? Fillets, antennae, scoops, etc, what’s the breakdown of these and what should I be looking for regarding aftermarket decals? What block is Tamiya’s 1:48 P-51D? It has a tail fillet but one of the decal options is filletless. I’m confused when it comes to Mustangs. Need some help! Edited August 15, 2019 by jester292 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Hi, If you go to the Eduard website and download the August 2019 free newsletter (No112), you'll find illustrations that show the differences on pages 22-23 and 30-40. For my PC, the link to the English newsletter is now on the left of the screen (scroll down a bit). I gatter that all the parts are in the Eduard box. There were resin conversion tails for filletless P-51D's made for the Tamiya kit. I don't know the manufacturer, I bought mine from a friend and it came without packaging. Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 (edited) I think the only diff was the tail fillet. It was standard on the -10 but as mentioned, it was also pretty widely retrofitted on surviving -5's. May have been some minor cockpit changes but NAA made so many tweaks to radios, IFF sets, etc it's doubtful you'll really need to worry about this aspect. Edited August 15, 2019 by 11bee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 A year or so ago I purchased a brilliant decal set for P-51Ds by EagleCal. They have three different blocks and wondering which would be accurate for Tamiya’s D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 5 hours ago, Stefan buysse said: Hi, If you go to the Eduard website and download the August 2019 free newsletter (No112), you'll find illustrations that show the differences on pages 22-23 and 30-40. For my PC, the link to the English newsletter is now on the left of the screen (scroll down a bit). I gatter that all the parts are in the Eduard box. There were resin conversion tails for filletless P-51D's made for the Tamiya kit. I don't know the manufacturer, I bought mine from a friend and it came without packaging. Cheers, Stefan. Great help! Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Eduard's newsletter is apparently not the best source for block details. There are two threads going on Hyperscale that show the problems. Christian has provided a list, IIRC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 14 hours ago, Slartibartfast said: Eduard's newsletter is apparently not the best source for block details. There are two threads going on Hyperscale that show the problems. Christian has provided a list, IIRC. Hi, Bruce. Thanks for the update. A lot of information to go through there. If I understand it correctly, the guys on Hyperscale say that the horizontal stab angle changed when the aluminium covered elevators were installed while Eduard believes that angle changed when the dorsal fin fillet was added. Also, Eduard says the Tech Order to replace the fabric covered elevators dates from February 1945, while some say it dates from August 1945. Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 The metal elevator has been documented as Feb '45. There is some conflicting member posts but IIRC there is a photo of the T.O. dated February. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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