Sgt Shultz II Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I have a hankoring to build a P-51D (Lou IV) n 1//48 scale. So please help with the following questions. #1 Which kit would you start with one that gives the most bang for the buck. #2 I know the tail is different are there any other changes to the fuselage. #3 Finally has it ever been determined the upper paint color.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I am attaching an article written by noted aircraft historian Dana Bell specifically about that plane and the color. LINK hth. Geoff M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ORANGF15Guy Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 The Eduard kit is excellent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roym Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I've looked at this over the years and looking at the link above my own interpretation is that the blue hue is partly from sky reflection. If you look at the Ferocious Frankie pic you can also see the remnants of the black stripes above the fuse Star/n/bar. So another probable source of the difference in finish is the "scrubbing off" of the invasion stripes and the remnants of the old olive drab that was under the stripes, add in weathering to OD before stripes painted and after they were removed. And the scrubbing effect on the finish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Cartwright Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I have absolutely no first-hand knowledge of this, but based on ORANGF15Guy's recommendation, I did a search and found a review of the Eduard kit, that even includes a video, and it does indeed look good: https://www.detailscaleview.com/2019/10/eduard-48-p51d5-mustang-profipack-82101-review.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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