The pilot is optional, as is the
canopy position -- opened (shown)
or closed.
P-51B "Shangri-La"    (1,404 made)
You can expose the engine, and the detail's is quite exceptional.
The airelons are the only
moveable control surfaces.
The seam where the wing and fuselage join is visible, but not glaringly so. Future
OMI models will not require assembly and may have a tighter fit.
The rubber tires have treads, and
they rotate.
Panel lines, rivets, painted
decals--much more detailed than
Armour/FM.
Even the smallest decals (all pad-printed) are legible!
A close-up of the pad-stamped
noseart.
Score: 4              (out of 5)

Collectibility:                         High

Price:                                         $95

Production Run:                    1,404

Catalog Number:                  10001
Pluses
 Minuses
 Needs Work
Nice "heft'
 Bit expensive
 Tail wheel not as
detailed as it
should be.
Very detailed
 Few moving
surfaces
 More movable
control surfaces
needed
Limited prod
 Assembly can be
tricky
 Pilot could be better
Eagles International is relatively new on the scene. It's first model (a P-51B "Shangri-La") debuted late last year, followed by four additional P-51B's. (A
texan and P-47 Razorback are due next.) While we're getting yet another P-51, at least it's the "B" version (rather than the over- done "D" model), and it's
a beauty. At just under $100, it's pricey but when you consider it's almost 100% metal, and is far more detailed than Armour/Franklin Mint's offerings, it's
worth it!  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Eagles International, 1:48
P-51B Shangri-la
http://www.onmarkint.com/eagles/