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By Eric Freese
After posting Eric’s article on how to do a Classic Build (using a Monogram P-40), I asked if he could make an Aurora kit look that good. Well, he did. I was blown away by the results. And better yet, all of this without excess effort – a true build-up for pleasure and decompression only! I hope you enjoy this build as much as I do. – AB
Aurora models never cease to amaze me. Perhaps I took them for granted as a kid in my early teens. But they got into subjects that nobody else would tackle, especially the Sci-Fi and movie figures. They were also putting forth a wide array of WW I and WW II kits as well. Several Aurora WW I planes sit proudly beside newer kits on my shelves. I make no apologies. Various friends and guests have commented they LIKED the old kits displayed in the cases.
Some of Eric’s Classic Builds alongside newer kits (click either thumbnail to enlarge)
When Alan Bussie asked me to put forth a simple “decompression” kit, I couldn’t resist the Aurora 1/48 scale P-51H. The last time I built one, I was about 13 years old. My dad and I were sitting on the couch watching the television series “12 O’clock High.” I was escorting B-17’s to Berlin, in hot pursuit of the 109’s, etc…and I built the fighter straight from the box in one hour. The challenge (and pure joy) of recreating that all over again was too tempting to pass up. This time I would add a little bit of painting detail. I would create my own markings from existing supplies and I would NOT use putty or aftermarket parts. What you see is what you get!
Aurora’s 1/48 scale P-51 Mustang
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