This is the second release of the great Modelsvit P-51H. This time markings are for immediate post-war USAAF units, including the 56th Fighter Group finally forced into Mustangs and sent to Alaska.

Being essentially obtuse and not wanting "one of the crowd," when I found photos of a P-51H restored as the airplane flown by 359th FG Ace Claude James Crenshaw in the 14th FG in the fall of 1947 just after the USAAF became the USAF - and since I had decals for the nose art from the Eduard Chattanooga Choo-Choo P-51D release, I took the time to get some number sheets so I can piece this together.

I had painted all the interior detail and then the kit sat for several months. Being in the mood for Mustangs again after doing the Mustang I, I pulled it out and assembled it this past week, and painted it over the weekend.

When I realized the canopies were thick but very clear, I Futured the closed option and it was very clear with no distortion, so I decided to go this route to show the clean lines of the P-51H.

If you're a Mustang fan(atic), you need this kit - either the first release with ANG markings or this Air Force release. The kit decals are great; I just wanted to do something different.

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Another great entry, built at lightning speed and looking awesome so far, my friend @tcinla!

Coming along very well, Tom (@tcinla). I am glad to hear this is a good kit. I have had one sitting on the shelf, but have ever gotten around to it.

Sneak in a Modelsvit F-82 and secretly stick it in the Hobbycraft box and then build it - it will look great, won't drive you nuts getting to the finish line, and your son will love it.

Oh, you have their repop of the Monogram 1/72 kit. I thought you were referring to the horrid 1/48 kit.

If you don't know about the letters, she looks perfect, Tom @tcinla
You are right about the NMF, it looks really great.
Well done.

@johnb - Figured I'd bust myself before some other know-it-all does. 🙂