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Title: P-51B Mustang, 374th FS Lt. Robert Eckfeldt, "Bald Eagle"
Post by: avionix on June 15, 2026, 08:44:36 AM
Finished another build over the weekend. A 1/48 scale P-51B Mustang. Paint this in the colors of Lt Robert Eckfeldt of the 374th FS during late June-July of 1944.

I added a 3D printed resin engine with various cables and hoses, as well as the open gun bays. The mix of the aluminum, olive drab, and the invasion stripes appealed to me.

Hope you enjoy!

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Title: Re: P-51B Mustang, 374th FS Lt. Robert Eckfeldt, "Bald Eagle"
Post by: Eagler on June 15, 2026, 12:36:42 PM
Very nice!  :aok

Eagler
Title: Re: P-51B Mustang, 374th FS Lt. Robert Eckfeldt, "Bald Eagle"
Post by: avionix on June 15, 2026, 02:36:55 PM
Quote from: Eagler on June 15, 2026, 12:36:42 PM
Very nice!  :aok

Eagler

Thank you! Not sure why the pics are so small. LOL
Title: Re: P-51B Mustang, 374th FS Lt. Robert Eckfeldt, "Bald Eagle"
Post by: Frodo on June 15, 2026, 04:30:35 PM
Really nice   :cheers:
Title: Re: P-51B Mustang, 374th FS Lt. Robert Eckfeldt, "Bald Eagle"
Post by: Devil 505 on June 15, 2026, 04:51:03 PM
Fantastic. What kit did you use?
Title: Re: P-51B Mustang, 374th FS Lt. Robert Eckfeldt, "Bald Eagle"
Post by: SIK1 on June 15, 2026, 07:48:31 PM
Nice work.  :aok
Title: Re: P-51B Mustang, 374th FS Lt. Robert Eckfeldt, "Bald Eagle"
Post by: Captain Virgil Hilts on June 15, 2026, 08:09:11 PM
Yes, nice work. I built models like that decades ago, but not quite as nice as yours.
Title: Re: P-51B Mustang, 374th FS Lt. Robert Eckfeldt, "Bald Eagle"
Post by: avionix on June 15, 2026, 08:22:13 PM
Quote from: Devil 505 on June 15, 2026, 04:51:03 PM
Fantastic. What kit did you use?

This was the kit from Eduard and manufactured in the Czech Republic. They are amazing kits and one of my favorites.

In fact, they announced this week the 1/32 scale version that will be available in the next month or two. Don't tell my fiancee that I pre-ordered. Although, she was suggesting that I get it. I think I found a good one that support my addiction, I mean hobby.  :banana:
Title: Re: P-51B Mustang, 374th FS Lt. Robert Eckfeldt, "Bald Eagle"
Post by: The Fugitive on June 15, 2026, 09:13:15 PM
Very nice, tho I like mine a bit "dirtied up". I have a 1/72 109G2 on the table right now. Still a fun hobby.
Title: Re: P-51B Mustang, 374th FS Lt. Robert Eckfeldt, "Bald Eagle"
Post by: Grayeagle on June 29, 2026, 10:44:09 AM
Verra Nass! Yer rockin it hard dood :) And yer wife sounds like a keeper for life :) -just sayin (tm Pasha)