GB-64 1/48 Mustang P-51K – One Trick Pony

Username: Vic Balshaw
First name: Vic
Category: Advanced
Scale: 1/48
Manufacturer: Airfix No A05137


Extras: Barracuda Cast BR48051 Wheels. Eduard 3DL48036 Cockpit Panels and Harness. KV Models KV48076-1 Mask. Kit World KW148154 Decal "Nooky Booky IV" – Maj 'Kit" Carson. Quick Boost QB48957 Exhaust.

My subject: Maj Leonard Kyle "Kit" Carson, 357th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang.


Leonard Carson joined the 357th Fighter Group in April 1943 and shortly after became an Ace. He won most of his victories in his last few months with the 357th, claiming 5 aircraft on one mission on 27 November 1944, becoming their top scoring ACE pilot with 18.5 claims to his name. Following the war he remained with the US Air Force, retiring as Colonel in 1968 to work in the aerospace industry.
Top scoring ace of the 357th FG. His plane name was 'Nooky Booky IV' He flew 2 combat tours.
Awards: SS (OLC), DFC (2OLC), AM, WWII Victory, EAME.
Details and pics from Leonard Kyle Carson | American Air Museum

Aircraft profile:

A crewman, believed to be D.W. Marner, stands by a fuel drop tank on the wing of a 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group P-51 Mustang (G4-C, serial number 44-11622) nicknamed "Nooky Booky IV" on the 17 March 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'D.W. Marner, 17 Mar '45. Nooky Booky IV, 411622, G4-C.'

UNITED STATES ARMY AIR FORCES (USAAF) IN BRITAIN, 1942-1945

I've picked up a lot of info re the P-51 some of it unique to the 362nd Fighter Squadron, but first up panel lines on the wings which is a very controversial point with some saying thy have them on the upper and lower forward wing and some say they don't. I am plumbing for the latter as I wish to have a go at filling them in. I propose to spray multi layers of primer, wet and dry cutting back after each layer.