Tamiya 1:32 North American P-51D Mustang

Plastic Model Kit

This is a Tamiya 1:32 North American P-51D Mustang Plastic Model Kit. The P-51 Mustang is considered by many to be the best fighter aircraft of WWII. The P-51 Mustang came about when the British Purchasing Commission asked North American Aviation to produce the Curtiss P-40 for the RAF, but North American stated they could build something better. The P-51D is considered by many experts to be the definitive variant of the Mustang as it was the most widely produced. It featured a bubble canopy which gave the pilot superb all-round visibility as well as a heavier armament of six 12.7mm machine guns. Wing racks allowed the carriage of drop tanks to extend range or bombs for ground attack. P-51Ds were instrumental in helping the Allies gain air superiority over Europe, and after Germany's defeat, they continued their role as long-range escorts for B-29s attacking Japan. Many also saw service during the Korean War as fighter-bombers and a few even continued to serve with air forces of less developed nations until the 1980s.

Features and Specifications:

• 1:32 Scale Plastic Model Kit

• Overall Length: 12.12in (308mm)

• Wingspan: 13.9in (354mm)

• High-Detailed Molded Plastic Parts Accurately Reproduced From Actual Design Drawings

• Includes Parts to Enable Depiction of Early-Production and Late-Production Models

• 2 Types of Tail Sections (With and Without Dorsal Fin)

• 3 Types of Canopies

• 4 Types of Rearview Mirrors

• 2 Types of Instrument Panels

• 2 types of seats

• 2 Types of Engine Exhausts

• Control Surfaces are All Movable

• Magnets Allow Easy Attachment/Detachment of Engine Cowlings to Showcase the Detailed V-1650 Engine

• Parts Included to Allow Depiction of Landing Gear in Retracted or Deployed Positions

• Landing Gear Tires are Made From Solid Rubber and Feature Accurate Tread Pattern

• Comes With a Display Stand to Depict the Aircraft in Flight

• Photo-Etched Parts Depict Details Such as Seat Harnesses and Oil Cooler

• 2 Types of Drop Tanks Included

• Comes With 2 Pilot Figures (1 seated, 1 standing) and 3 Types of Decal Markings:

• 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group

• 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group

• 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group

• A 16 Page Full-Color Photographic Reference Manual is Included

*This is an unpainted plastic model kit. Kit requires assembly and painting. Modeling tools, adhesives and paint required (available separately).