34
E-flite P-51B Mustang 32e ARF Assembly Manual
3. If you are applying the Shangri-La decals you
will need to apply the checkerboard decal to your
cowling. Align the decal up with the fuselage hatch
line and the red stripe on the front of the cowling.
Once lined up remove the backing and apply.
4. Trim the decal as shown with a hobby knife and
#11 blade. You will need to trim the front slightly
as well.
5. Using low-tack tape to tape the letters and stars
and bars in place on the fuselage. This takes a bit
to get them lined up and positioned. The next few
pictures will show you the proper alignment on the
fuselage side. You will note these decals are being
applied to a new fuselage with the stab removed for
reference. This will all be done on your completed
model. Wording for the fuselage letters on the LEFT
side of the fuselage is as follows: Shangri-La (VF –
T), Ill Wind (QP - N), Bee (QP - B), Turnip Termite
(QP - M). Wording for the fuselage letters on the
RIGHT side of the fuselage is as follows: Shangri-
La (T – VF), Ill Wind (N - QP), Bee (B - QP), Turnip
Termite (M - QP). The dash is for the star and bar
decal.