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F-51D Mustang 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron . . .

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  • Member since
    June 2017
  • From: Winter Park, FL
F-51D Mustang 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron . . .
Posted by fotofrank on Saturday, April 23, 2022 12:34 PM

I have this kit on the bench now. I have been wanting to do a Korean War Mustang for some time. I did some research on General Daniel "Chappie" James and discovered that he flew with the 67th FBS for a while in Korea. So I pulled this kit out of the closet the other day and got to work. I am also entering uncharted territory for me, using P.E. I bought the kit at a show and in the box was the Eduard P.E. set for this kit. I labored for several hours getting all of the P.E. in place and I'm pretty impressed with the look. When this build is finished I'll certainly leave the canopy back so we can see all of the work that went into the interior. Another first for me.

OK. In the stash: Way too much to build in one lifetime...

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, April 23, 2022 1:55 PM

Very nice start in the cockpit! I'll definitely follow along on this one. I have a once removed connection of sorts to the 67th in Korea, so any of their subjects interest me.

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

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  • Member since
    June 2017
  • From: Winter Park, FL
Posted by fotofrank on Saturday, April 23, 2022 2:28 PM

Thanks, Stikpusher. "Chappie" James was still on active duty when I enlisted in the Air Force in September 1966. The Tuskegee Airmen have always been heroes of mine so this build is very meaningful for me.

OK. In the stash: Way too much to build in one lifetime...

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