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"Golden Eagle Cals" EC#100 - The
P-51 Mustangs of Major George Preddy |
| Scale: |
available in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 |
| Contents and Media: |
24 page full colour booklet and
1 x decal sheet |
| Price: |
USD$29.95 each
available online from Eagle
Editions website |
| Review Type: |
First Look |
| Advantages: |
Colourful and interesting
subjects; good instruction
sheet with large full colour artwork; printing and register of decal perfect. |
| Disadvantages: |
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| Recommendation: |
Highly Recommended |
Reviewed by Brett Green
Eagle Cals #100
- P-51s of Major George Preddy are available online from Squadron.com
Outstanding research and
first-rate artwork have always been hallmarks of EagleCals decals.
EagleCals' 100th release celebrates this impressive tradition.
 More
than just a decal set, EagleCals has delivered a self-contained research
and marking package for four of Major George Preddy's colourful P-51
Mustangs, plus a unique shark-mouth P-51B - the sole shark-mouth Mustang
of the 352nd FG.
The booklet, authored by
Mark Proulx and Sam Sox Jr., is far more than a decal placement guide.
It comprises 24 pages in letter-sized format, with 36 wartime photos of
the various subject aircraft. A number of these are in full colour - a
real treat.
Every detail of the
colours and markings, including victory marks, crew names and stencils,
are covered. Of particular interest is the research into the two
different shades used for the distinctive blue noses of 352nd FG
Mustangs. The early colour was lighter than the late versions. The
booklet provides a process-printed paint chips for both shades, and
suggests model paint matches from the Model Master, Vallejo, Mister Kit
and Tamiya ranges.
All five aircraft are
featured in colour profiles by Tom Tullis. These are fully rendered
artworks with authentic light and shade. Even the stressed metal of the
fuselage is depicted.
The decals are available
in 1/32, 1/48 or 1/72 scales. My sample is 1/72. Many of the markings
are very small in this scale, but they are in perfect register and
legible under magnification. A full set of national markings plus
stencils are also supplied on the sheet.
EagleCals' timing of this
release is good, with the recent release of Dragon's new 1/32 scale
P-51D Mustang. Modellers also have a good selection of kits in 1/48
scale (Hasegawa and Tamiya) and 1/72 scale (Tamiya) too.
EagleCals' 100th decal release is a comprehensive
package that will be warmly welcomed by all fans of USAAF fighters over
Europe. The printing of the decals and
the quality of the booklet are certainly up to the very high
standards expected from this company.
Highly Recommended.
Thanks to Judy at Eagle Editions for the review samples
EagleCals decals are
available from Eagle Editions
Website
or Hobby Retailers including Squadron.com. |
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