North American P-51D Mustang (1:32 Scale)

Model

1:32 Scale model of a North American P-51D Mustang.

The P-51D Mustang is considered by many to be the best fighter aircraft of WWII. It incorporated advanced features such as a laminar flow wing and an efficient radiator design.

Powered by the Packard-built Rolls-Royce Merlin V-1650 engine, it demonstrated superior performance and is widely considered to be the definitive variant of the Mustang. They were used to escort bombers such as B-17s and B-24s all the way to Germany and helped the Allies gain air superiority over Europe.

Tamiya has reproduced this famous aircraft with utmost accuracy for addition to the 1/32 Scale Aircraft Series. The unmistakable form of the P-51D is accurately reproduced based on actual design drawings of the aircraft as well as thorough study of actual examples. Line it up with Tamiya's 1/32 scale Supermarine Spitfires and A6M Zeroes for a display of iconic WWII fighters.

This set is produced in pre-coloured plastic so additional painting will be required. We recommend the use of Tamiya Glue to construct this kit.

An ideal addition to other 1:32 Scale Kits.

Features

• Unpainted
• Detailed Instructions
• Decals Included
• The unmistakable form of this famous aircraft is accurately reproduced based on actual design drawings of the aircraft as well as thorough study of actual examples of the aircraft
• Comes with the necessary parts to enable depiction of early-production and late-production P-51D, including: 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 (ailerons, flaps, elevators, and rudder) are all movable
• A set of photo-etched parts is included to depict details such as seat harnesses and the oil cooler
• Parts are included to allow depiction of landing gear in retracted or deployed positions
• Landing gear tires are made from solid rubber and feature accurate tread patterns
• Comes with a display stand to depict the aircraft in flight
• Comes with 2 pilot figures (1 seated, 1 standing)
• 2 types of drop tanks are included
• Famous form of the aircraft including its distinctive wing profiles have been precisely reproduced.
• Radiator components are reproduced just like those on the actual aircraft.
• Both the radiator flap and oil cooler flap are movable.
• You can select either early- or late-type tails, with the latter featuring the dorsal fin.
• Parts for 75- and 108-gallon drop tanks are included.
• Comes with 3 kinds of markings to depict aircraft from the U.S. 8th Air Force.
• A 16 page full-colour photographic reference manual is also included.

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