I just added this superb Kit to my collection of "Canadian content" non WW.I subjects. I've been rather low key of late having taken almost two months of sick time; nothing like a good case of COVID followed by a nasty case of the RSV Virus combined with a 78 year old body and pre-existing health condition. I feel lucky to still be here but feel like recovery is finally underway.
Canada purchased 130 USAF P-51D's in 1947 and it was the mainstay of our Fighter force until the arrival of the Dehavilland Vampire 3 in the mid 1950's. This model represents a Mustang of 402 "City of Winnipeg" Squadron flown out of RCAF Winnipeg Manitoba. It has a complete resin after market cockpit (Barracuda Studios)) added along with some minor resin additions, the markings are from Leading Edge Decals.
I choose this scheme for it's appeal and I suspect the use of the national colors of the Ukraine was hardly a coincidence. Although I couldn't find confirmation in my references Canada has the greatest number of people of Ukrainian descent and heritage (1.3 Million) in the world after the Ukraine itself and Russia. The vast majority of these Ukrainian Canadians settled in our western provinces and Manitoba, of which Winnipeg is the capital, along with Saskatchewan and Alberta are home to them
Overall I highly recommend this Kit, it's a beauty and a very enjoyable Build although not a quick exercise!
Cheers,
Lance