1/48 Mustang question

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:20 am

I got on the 1/48 21C bandwagon a little late and have been trying to catch up. (Have I told you guys this is the scale we will see multi-engine bombers in yet?

) Today I found the "Bald Eagle" and "Shangri-La" but both have the Malcolm hoods. Questions:

1) Were the first releases of these with the Malcolm hoods or did they have the "B" model birdcage?

2) Isn't there also a 1/48 "Princess" for a total of three 1/48 Mustang paint schemes?

Thanks if you can assist.

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:37 am

"Bee" was the 1st release and it has the standard Birdcage canopy.
"Princess" was the 2nd release, followed by "Bald Eagle" and "ShangriLa".

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:29 am

Thanks!

Did I mention this is the scale we will finally see big bombers in?

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:34 am

olifant wrote:Thanks!

Did I mention this is the scale we will finally see big bombers in?

As 1/18 dies off, I think we will see even more emphasis shifting to 1/48 and 1/32 and yes, Oli, I definitely agree with you. I can foresee the B-17 coming in this scale eventually.

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:24 pm

Assuming its not too late... the 1:48 P-51s come with both the Malcolm hood and the framed canopy, so you have both display options. Pieces the display the framed canopy in the opened position are included as well. They also have optional bombs and drop tanks.

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:49 pm

tmanthegreat wrote:Assuming its not too late... the 1:48 P-51s come with both the Malcolm hood and the framed canopy, so you have both display options. Pieces the display the framed canopy in the opened position are included as well. They also have optional bombs and drop tanks.

Thanks Tman. I haven't opened any of my 1/48 yet because I am not sure where to display them. I guess my cup runneth over...