1/48 Tamiya P- 51K Mustang Mk IV  

by Tolga Ulgur

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         This is my 1/48  P-51 K finished in the markings of  “KH528 GA-S”  from RAF 112nd Squadron in Italy early 1945.  

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         The base kit is Tamiya P-51 D. It s converted simply to “K” model by using the Ultracast Aeoroproducts propeller and spinner  #48138 with Aeromaster decal sheet  #48-669.

         During the construction I decided to improve the model by using some Ultracast beauties which are listed as follows: 

  • -Ultracast  P-51 Wheel well doors  #48010

  • -Ultracast  P-51 Wheels diamond tread    #48132

  • -Ultracast  P-51  Exhaust   #48026

  • -Ultracast  P -51 corrected & detailed flaps  #48139

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         In the cockpit, I used Eduard cockpit set  And the lower coolant radiator exhaust door actuator bar  is added by using  the  inner of a  thin electrical cord .    

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         The painting was done with  Gunze Sangyo acrylics.  The camouflage scheme is US applied ANA colours.  I used Gunze H 317  for the lower surfaces, H 331 and H 052  for the upper surfaces.  It  is finished  by applying a matt coat after the artist oil paint washing.

Tolga

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Photos and text © by Tolga Ulgur