Don Gentile Database

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Review: New Airfix Spitfire Vb compared with the Eduard kit

by Tom Cleaver on August 12, 2022 · in Reviews · 14 ≡

Late in 1940, the RAF believed the appearance of the pressurized Junkers Ju 86P over Britain would signal the start of a high altitude bombing offensive by the Luftwaffe. The Air Ministry called for development of a pressurized Spitfire, [...]

Tamiya’s P-51B in the livery of Don S. Gentile’s “Shangri-La”. USAAF 4th Fighter Group early 1944.

by David D. on March 25, 2021 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

My completed P-51B Shangri -La. I enjoyed this build which was mostly out of the box with the exception of the main landing gear wheels which are from Hussar. I also used the Lifelike Decals set for this aircraft. The build log can be [...]

Shangri-La P-51B Mustang

by Greg Fabian on February 10, 2021 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

Here's my take on Don Gentile's P-51B Mustang "Shangri-La" based on Tamiya's 1/48 scale kit. This rendition does not include all of the "kill" markings and shows the spinner with the two-tone red/white finish as the [...]

Gentile’s P-51

by Scott Nelson on September 23, 2020 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Here’s my interpretation of Don Gentile’s P-51 “Shangri-La” using the Tamiya 1/48 kit. It’s another build from some years ago to add to my iModeler archive. I used the Aires cockpit set for this one.