I've been sitting on these Mustangs for quite some time.
I have nothing else to release at the moment, so why not publish these?...
It was suggested to me last year to look at Mustangs flown by the Chinese Air Forces after WW2.
And I found the research very interesting.
I'm no expert on Chinese history so I'll stick to the basics I have learned from a few websites...
Chinese Civil War between National and Communist sides have raged since the 1920s.
At the end of WW2, Chinese National forces (fighting with the Allies) acquired a great number of surplus aircraft
including dozens of P51 Mustangs.
Most of these aircraft were in serious disrepair from wartime use and parts were simply none existant.
So, many aircraft were canibalized.
My first model represents a P-51D in CNAC/CNAF livery.
I found a wide variety of paint and markings, but the basic look was stripped metal finish with Nationalist idents.
After looking through many vintage photos I settled on one particular aircraft.
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Shortly after WW2, as the Communist forces took power once again, and overcame the Nationalist forces,
Mustangs were captured and hastily repainted in PLAAF colours and markings.
Most of these aircraft were already damaged or grounded.
Many were used as nothing more than trophies celebrating the communist victories.
There are still two Mustangs on display in Chinese Air Museums.
One of which is in the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution, in Beijing.
For a second Chinese Mustang, I have recreated that Mustang since there is good collection of reference photos and videos on the internet:
The kits are finished...PDFs are ready.
Once I get all the store stuff ready, I'll post these two models.
Hopefully later today or tomorrow.