North American P-51K-10 Mustang - Eduard 1:48

Aircraft World War II
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Hello everyone,
I started assembling this Eduard kit:


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to make the P-51K-10 Mustang flown by Lt.Col. William M. Banks (July 1945 - Ie ShimaJP)


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A quick look inside the box:


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First steps …


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Following. The -K is one of my favorite Mustangs. The prop looks better than the Hamilton Standard and the whole PR mission is fascinating.

Looking good so far.

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Cockpit sidewalls …


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Cockpit assembled …


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I tried to add some details to the wheel well …


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The plane is slowly taking shape…


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Cockpit completed …


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How did those vents on the side of the cowling go for you? They were an unexpected headache for me. Both sides.

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I must say that I didn’t encounter any particular problems.

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A layer of Black Primer ..


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A layer of Ak Aluminium …


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