1:48 Sharks and Stallions Dual Combo (P-40 N and P-51 B/C)

Dual Combo P-40N and P-51B/C in 1:48 scale

A limited boxing from Eduard offered under the name Sharks and Stallions. The Dual Combo designation means a pair of kits in one box, here the fighter aircraft P-40N and P-51B/C in 1:48 scale. The models are supplied unassembled and unpainted, the parts are polystyrene and they are glued with an ordinary modeling cement for plastics.

The real subjects

The P-40N is a late version of the American fighter aircraft powered by an Allison V12 engine. It was the machines of this family that made the shark mouths painted on the nose famous, which the name of the boxing refers to. The P-51B/C, by contrast, is the Mustang with the Merlin engine, also a V12, still with glazing set in a frame and with the spine of the fuselage, that is before the teardrop canopy was introduced.

Building and painting tips

• Build both models side by side, as many of the steps are similar and you will save time.
• Finish and paint the cockpit before you close the fuselage, as you will not reach it later.
• Mask the glazing before spraying, not after the paint has dried.
• A base coat reveals seams that would otherwise only show up late under the paint.
• Apply the decals over a gloss base and put the matte varnish on only over them.
• Glue the propellers and landing gear last, once the fuselage has been painted.

Who the box is for

For modelers who build American fighter aircraft of the Second World War and want two machines from the same era side by side in a display case. Two kits in one boxing mean work over a longer time, so it also suits as a gift. The extent of the boxing, the choice of markings and the exact make-up of the set are given by the manufacturer in the enclosed instructions.

The boxing contains the kits. Paints, glue and tools are not included, unless stated otherwise.