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P-51D Engine
for Eduard kits

Eduard BRASSIN, 1/72 scale

S u m m a r y
Catalogue Number, Description.

Eduard PRINT Item No. 672389 - P-51D Engine for Eduard kit. USD $29.95 plus shipping
Scale:

1/72 scale
Contents and Media:

28 parts in grey-coloured 3d printed resin; instructions.
Review Type: FirstLook
Advantages: Beautifully printed set of parts, clear instructions and secure packaging.
Disadvantages: None noted although careful painting will be required to make the best use of the parts.
Recommendation:

A stunning set of parts that will enable the super-detailer to produce an outstanding replica of a P-51 with opened cowls. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Graham Carter

FirstLook

 

This 3D printed accessory comes in a neat box with the parts in two zip-lock bags sandwiched between foam sheets for protection.

A twelve-page colour A5 instruction booklet explains in great detail just how the modeller can put together this amazingly detailed engine for the D-variant Mustang.

 

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The completed engine includes the engine, all accessories, structural supports and airframe panels. All the modeller has to do is chop off the kit nose following the cutting diagram on the first page. Some fine wiring will need to be provided by the modeller and all dimensions are given - I suspect that 0.2mm lead wire will do better than more rigid material.

 

 

The parts are resin and are supported by the usual lattice of fine rods which can be removed with sharp side-cutters or nail scissors. Some of these make useful frames for scratch-building items so I tend to remove them a bit more carefully than some of you may.

 

 

The level of detail is astounding, especially the inner surfaces of the nose structure as the photos show. The engine itself is just remarkable. Careful painting and construction will allow a magnificent open-cowling model to be the result.

I can imagine that it will take as long to build this engine as to build the rest of the kit!

 

 

Painting details are given at each of the 19 steps.

 

 

If a super-detailed 1/72 P-51 is on your wish-list then this is right up your alley and comes highly recommended - just an amazing little replica. Eduard have excelled themselves.

Thanks to Eduard for the review samples

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Last updated 1 April, 2025

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