WWII Aces US North American P-51D Mustang (1:72 Scale)

?The North American P-51D Mustang was a long-range, single-seat fighter aircraft developed during World War II. Designed by North American Aviation in 1940, the prototype first flew on 26 October 1940. Initially powered by the Allison V-1710 engine, its performance improved significantly when fitted with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, leading to the P-51B and P-51D variants. The P-51D, introduced in 1944, featured six .50 caliber machine guns and a bubble canopy for enhanced visibility. It played a crucial role in escorting bombers over Europe, contributing to the Allied victory. Over 15,000 units were built, and the aircraft remained in service until the 1980s. Today, several P-51D Mustangs are preserved and occasionally flown by aviation enthusiasts.

Details

Build your own realistic 1:72 scale aircraft with this high-quality plastic model kit. Designed with accuracy in mind, it features finely detailed parts that closely replicate the original aircraft prototype.

The kit includes a complete decal sheet for authentic markings and easy-to-follow instructions, making it ideal for both beginner and experienced modelers.

Plastic kit building is a great hobby for both kids and adults alike and care must be taken when removing any parts from the sprues during construction. This kit will give you hours of entertainment and building it is only half the fun, it will need painting too.

This model requires painting and gluing to complete, We recommend using any of the following glues to construct this model.

• Revell Contacta
• Humbrol Poly Cement
• Deluxe Plastic Glue
• Tamiya Cement

Features

• 1:72 Scale Model

Contents

• 1 x Plastic Kit
• Detailed Building Instructions

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