Eagle Editions Ltd, Golden EagleCals

The P-51 Mustangs of Maj. George Preddy

Sheet Number: 100 (available in 1/72, 1/48, 1/32)

Reviewed by  Ed Kinney, IPMS# 2989

MSRP: $ 29.95 A new arrival from the Crandalls in the form of not only a decal sheet, but a full color 24 page booklet printed on high gloss stock showing all of the known photos of Preddy's mounts, instructions for decal application. The decals, as always, are exquisitely printed in perfect color and register. The text, compiled by Master Modeler Mark Prolux and Sam Sox Jr., the official 352nd Fighter Group Historian, is an excellent read as well as informative. The package includes the following: · Twenty four full color pages. · Seven highly accurate color profiles from leading profile illustrator Tom Tullis. · Complete left and right side profiles, supported by unpublished photos of his P-51B. · Detailed description of the evolution to the markings of Cripes A'Mighty 3rd with profiles. · Detailed description of the markings of his final P-51D, Cripes A'Mighty with profiles. · Color chips and painting information for the Bluenosed Bastards of Bodney. · Updated Victory list. · A brief description of his career and a closer look at his final flight including a map. · Several never before published photos of Preddy's Mustangs. · Color images captured from rare, recently discovered film. · Accurate markings for Preddy's P-51's in 1/72nd, 1/48th, and 1/32nd scales printed by Microscale. Bonus Feature: · Profiles and photos of John Bennett's - P-51B, the only shark mouth aircraft with the 352nd. · Decals for Bennett's aircraft included. Visit Eagle Editions Ltds website at www.eagle-editions.com for ordering information and thumbnails of their other fine products. Many thanks to Jerry Crandall for the review sample. Most highly recommended!

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