dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 In my experience of building Eduard and recent Airfix kits, I'm not in the slightest bit interested in the Airfix kit, I'll happily wait for the Eduard kit. Eduard kits for the most part are much better than Airfix and I've built a few of each in both 1/48 and 1/72. thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) On 1/9/2019 at 1:20 AM, Masinissa said: What may be really nice about the Eduard Mustang . . . there may not be any inserts for the various tail configurations and for the recce version. Wonder if they have any toughts of the Swedish recce version as well - the "S 26"... Cheers / André Edited January 10, 2019 by Andre B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_ Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 On 1/7/2019 at 4:47 AM, Bedders said: Because like so many of us I want Airfix to succeed. Well, given that Airfix now has 4 versions of the P-51 in their catalogue (including a fillet-less version), 3 of which are slated for release in 2019, I'd say the Mustang is doing well for them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 Moulds in progress. Source: https://www.facebook.com/EduardCompany/posts/2430511210297145 V.P. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boman Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 P-51D-5 mould - loving it 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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guillaume320 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 The separate louvres on the lower forward fuselage and the windshield both seem to be done similarly to the Airfix kit, which is very smart I think. Can never have too many Mustangs 😎🍿 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) 1st box art at Nuremberg Toy Fair 2019 Sources: http://www.ipmsdeutschland.de/Ausstellungen/Nuernberg2019/Bilder_AT/Eduard_26.htm https://ipmsnymburk.com/forum/viewtema.php?ID_tema=40417&page_d=0&idp_d=0&idc_d=2&show_html= V.P. Edited February 3, 2019 by Homebee 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boman Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Anyone know when Eduard is planning the first release of their new P-51? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masinissa Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 10 hours ago, Boman said: Anyone know when Eduard is planning the first release of their new P-51? IIRC they are planning on having a Profipack ready for the USA PMS Nationals in Chattanooga Tennessee which is in August, and then either Dual Combo called "The Mighty Eighth" or Royal Class will follow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boman Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Thanks! Really looking forward to the Eduard boxing. Love Tamiya's old 1/48 but haven't tried Airfix's yet - but the Eduard offering looks to be a killer (pun intended 😎 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuger91 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 The box The mold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Homebee Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Source: http://www.modelarovo.cz/priborske-pohary-2019/ V.P. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 It looks like they've resisted the temptation to cover the wings in pinhole ' rivets '. Yippee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Biggles87 said: It looks like they've resisted the temptation to cover the wings in pinhole ' rivets '. Yippee! Yes they said the wing would have panel lines but no rivets, which is a good decision since they are competing with two other new tool Mustangs. So all it needs is a few lines filling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 First test shots. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjfigg Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 I thought that the small scoop on the lower fuselage below the wing trailing edge was introduced in very late P-51Ds. I also thought that early P-51Ds had fabric covered elevators. I distinctly remember seeing a photo of a damaged P-51D with the fabric of the elevators punched out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 I do think that the nose is off😉 Naah just kidding of course, it looks very nice .. Love to see this one in the flesh.. cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) On 3/9/2019 at 5:38 PM, mjfigg said: I thought that the small scoop on the lower fuselage below the wing trailing edge was introduced in very late P-51Ds. I also thought that early P-51Ds had fabric covered elevators. I distinctly remember seeing a photo of a damaged P-51D with the fabric of the elevators punched out. P-51D-20-NA onwards had metal covered elevators from the factory but it was a widespread retrofit so it's quite possible that an earlier-built P-51 might have had them at the time appropriate for the kit decals. Given that 'Frenesi' was one of relatively few filletless P-51Ds to make it all the way to D-Day, and is depicted on the box art as wearing invasion stripes, it would not surprise me at all if the airframe had been retrofitted with metal covered elevators by that date. Edited March 10, 2019 by Work In Progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boman Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 There were lots of filletless P-51D's on D-day, hardly any of the ones with fillets had been delivered at the time so this is wrong. Remember, the P-51D only started being delivered to units in the last few weeks prior to D-Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Regarding elevators, in the Spitfire IX kit Eduard included 3 types of elevators, I'd be surprised if they don't offer the various options for the Mustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 If eduard follows with an early filletless 1/72 scale P-51D I wouldn't say no against rivets on the fuselage made as on their Spifire Mk. IXe. But when it comes to the wings I would like wings without panellines and rivets as the wings where when filled, sanded and painted during the war... Cheers / André Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Andre B said: If eduard follows with an early filletless 1/72 scale P-51D I wouldn't say no against rivets on the fuselage made as on their Spifire Mk. IXe. But when it comes to the wings I would like wings without panellines and rivets as the wings where when filled, sanded and painted during the war... Cheers / André I would think they will take the same decision they have here, at least that way there's only a few panel lines to fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBr Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 In the editorial of the January issue of the Eduard Info it was mentioned that there won't be any rivets on the puttied parts of the wings, but the rest of the airframe will be riveted. There will be panel lines though as their opinion is that the borders of the surface panels were distinguishable. And if you don't share their opinion, you are free to fill them in 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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