Eduard P-51B/C Mustang 3D Printed Upgrade Sets (for Eduard) 1:48

[Mike]

P-51B/C Mustang 3D Printed Upgrade Sets (for Eduard)

1:48 Eduard Brassin

 

 

We reviewed the new 1:48 P-51B/C Mustang here recently, and as is the way, Eduard have created plenty of after market sets to further improve the detail of your new purchase, and this tranche are all 3D Printed under the Brassin branding.  The larger sets arrive in a shallow Brassin cardboard box, with the resin parts safely cocooned in bags, and the instructions folded around acting as padding, while the smaller sets arrive in a flat resealable package similar to their PE sets but with different branding, with a white backing card protecting the contents and the instructions that are sandwiched between.  The printed parts are safely ensconced in crystal clear clamshell boxes inside the pack, secured inside by a piece of double-sided tape that prevents them from rattling around during shipping.

 

 

Wheels - Various Treads (648986-90)

These sets include two main wheels with varying treads depending on which you choose below, plus two outer hubs for the main wheels, a tail-wheel with integral hub, and a set of pre-cut kabuki tape masks that allow cutting of the demarcation between tyre and hub with little effort.  They have a slight weighting effect at the bottom of the tyres, which is where the parts are connected to their base, which makes removal simple, and if you make a mistake during cutting, your shame will be hidden under the model once completed.

 

 

We requested just one of the sets as an example, which we have pictured below.  If you need to see photos of the others, follow the links to view the Eduard site.

 

Diamond Tread (648986)

 

Oval Tread (648987)

 

Cross Tread (648988)

 

Block Tread (648989)

 

Diamond Tread 2 (648990)

 

 

Seats – Various Types

The P-51 flew with three different styles of seat in the cockpit - one at a time of course (until after the war), and Eduard have created resin sets of each one to add more detail to your model with little additional effort.  Each set includes a 3D printed seat that is printed as one monolithic part, and includes a set of pre-painted, nickel-plated Photo-Etch (PE) seatbelts to add more realism.  The belts include fold-over chest adjustment buckles, and comfort pads under the clasp, with the release lever folded over perpendicular to the straps.  Again, we requested one seat, and you can see the other by following the links below.

 

 

Seat Type 1 (6481002)

 

Seat Type 2 (6481003)

 

Seat Type 3 (6481009)

 

 

Hamilton Standard Propeller – Cuffed & Uncuffed (6481006 & 1007 for Eduard)

A very obvious difference between Mustangs was their prop, usually a Hamilton Standard unit, and either cuffed or uncuffed, which is a short fairing at the base of the prop that widens the blade toward the spinner.  Both types have been released, and we have both to review.  They are built in the same manner, and have the same parts breakdown, consisting of four separate blades, a front and back portion of the spinner, central boss and a prop-shaft that is glued into the front of the fuselage.  In addition, a resin jig is provided, plus a small fret of PE that includes three tiny circular parts, one of which inserts in the tip of the spinner.

 

Construction begins with drilling out the centre at the rear of the boss with a 2mm bit, to a depth of 5.3mm, which can be achieved by measuring and placing tape on your bit before you begin.  If you have a drill press, all the better.  The boss is then inserted into the jig without glue, and the first blade is plugged into the hole with a little super glue securing it in place.  The next three are done the same way by rotating the boss 90° in the jig, leaving them to cure before closing the two halves of the spinner around the freshly-assembled prop.  If you intend to depict the prop in a maintenance situation, there is detail moulded into the interior of the spinner halves, and additional painting instructions in their usual choice of Gunze Sangyo codes.  The completed (or dismantled) prop can then be slipped over the newly installed prop shaft, placed on a winch, or workbench, depending on what you have in mind for it.

 

Hamilton Standard Propeller (6481006)

 

 

Hamilton Standard Propeller (6481007)

 

 

 

Bazooka Rocket Launcher (6481008)

The Mustang could carry a bundle of three-tube rocket-launchers under each wing for ground-attack missions, which this set replicates in excellent detail.  The set contains two packs of rockets, with separate end caps for the rear that give the impression of hollow ends or covered rears, plus two mounting legs with a diagonal brace between them.  Two PE straps join the front support with the strapping in front, bending them slightly so the ends sit square, as shown in the diagram.

 

 

 

 

Conclusion

A great range of upgrades that will add detail and individuality to your model, with minimal effort and maximum reward.  Just beware of inhaling resin dust, as it’s not good for your lungs.

 

Highly recommended.

 

Review sample courtesy of

[Enzo the Magnificent]

What a shame that the P-51 STGB is finished.   

 

Gotta say, we're livin' in a golden age! 

[Mike]

12 minutes ago, Enzo the Magnificent said:

Gotta say, we're livin' in a golden age! 

Go on then.  We're waiting

[Enzo the Magnificent]

19 minutes ago, Mike said:

Go on then.  We're waiting

 

We're livin' in a golden age! 

 

 

[Mike]

Say what they like about Enzo the Slightly Conceited, but he follows through with his promises

[Enzo the Magnificent]

1 minute ago, Mike said:

Say what they like about Enzo the Slightly Conceited, but he follows through with his promised

 

Slightly? 

 

[Mike]

16 minutes ago, Enzo the Magnificent said:

 

Slightly? 

 

I was being nice