1:48 P-51D Late 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Airfix)

3D interior decals for the P-51D Late in 1:48 scale from Quinta Studio

The elements of the set are 3D printed on decal paper and are supplied already in color, so you detail the interior without masking and spraying small surfaces. The set takes the place of photo-etched parts and resin accessories alike and is cut for the Airfix kit in 1:48 scale. The designation Late distinguishes this set from the variant for the early forms of the same model.

The real subject

The North American P-51D Mustang is a single-seat fighter with a liquid-cooled V12 engine and a bubble canopy, thanks to which the pilot had a view in every direction. It is precisely because of this canopy that the interior is very well seen on a finished model and belongs among the first things a viewer notices. In the late phase of the war the Mustang came into its own mainly as a long-range escort fighter.

How to use the set

The elements are transferred onto a cleaned surface coated with gloss varnish, to which they conform once they adhere. The element that has been cut out is laid in lukewarm water for about 15 seconds and slid off the carrier paper; the manufacturer prohibits a softener and a setting solution, as they would damage the printed resin layer. Unify the base with a darker shade, work with tweezers and finish the interior before you glue the fuselage together. With a bubble canopy it pays to smooth the surfaces under the decal thoroughly.

Who the set is for

• Builders of the Mustang in 1:48 scale who want a convincing cockpit.
• Modelers who want to avoid bending photo-etched parts.
• Those who are building a model with a clearly visible interior under a bubble canopy.
• Anyone interested in refining the cockpit quickly without cutting into the plastic.

It is an accessory for detailing, not a kit. The base model, glue and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.