Video: ScaleWings Carbon Fiber Mustang Replica At AirVenture 2022

With lots of downsized P-51 replicas to choose from, ScaleWings’ carbon fiber version offers the Revell-model ease of assembly, while retaining the all-metal “look.” The Germany-based company painstakingly duplicated all…

Updated Aug 23, 2022 3:56 PM EDT

With lots of downsized P-51 replicas to choose from, ScaleWings' carbon fiber version offers the Revell-model ease of assembly, while retaining the all-metal "look." The Germany-based company painstakingly duplicated all the rivets, screws, hardware—even replicated the fabric-covered rudder—with indentations in the factory molds. Many people assume it's actually a metal airplane.

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