TA60322 P-51D MUSTANG 1/32

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.

Specification

• Scale : 1/32
• Construction type : Assembly kit
• Photo-etch parts : Included
• Decals : Included
• Special feature 1 : 1/32 scale assembly model kit of the North American P-51D Mustang
• Special feature 2 : Length: 308mm, Wingspan: 354mm
• Special feature 3 : 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
• Special feature 4 : 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
• Special feature 5 : Control surfaces (ailerons, flaps, elevators, and rudder) are all movable
• Special feature 6 : A set of photo-etched parts is included to depict details such as seat harnesses and the oil cooler
• Special feature 7 : 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
• Special feature 8 : Comes with a display stand to depict the aircraft in flight
• Special feature 9 : Comes with 2 pilot figures (1 seated, 1 standing) and 3 types of distinctive decal markings. A) 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group B) 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group C) 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group. Additionally, 2 types of drop tanks are included
• Special feature 10 : A 16 page full-color photographic reference manual is included
  
  

  Note: The color chart below is the paints called out in the assembly manual of the model kit. Duplicate colors shown are in reference to Tamiya bottle paints as available in two sizes; 10ml and 23ml. Choose the bottle volume that best meets your needs. All spray can paints (AS, TS and PS) are available in 100ml.

  • AS-12 - 100ml Bare Metal Silver
  • AS-6 - 100ml Olive Drab (USAAF)
  • TS-49 - 100ml Bright Red
  • X-1 - 23ml Black
  • X-1 - 10ml Black
  • X-10 - 23ml Gun Metal
  • X-10 - 10ml Gun Metal
  • X-11 - 23ml Chrome Silver
  • X-11 - 10ml Chrome Silver
  • X-12 - 23ml Gold Leaf
  • X-12 - 10ml Gold Leaf
  • X-14 - 23ml Sky Blue
  • X-14 - 10ml Sky Blue
  • X-18 - 23ml Semi Gloss Black
  • X-18 - 10ml Semi Gloss Black
  • X-2 - 23ml White
  • X-2 - 10ml White
  • X-25 - 23ml Clear Green
  • X-25 - 10ml Clear Green
  • X-26 - 23ml Clear Orange
  • X-26 - 10ml Clear Orange
  • X-27 - 23ml Clear Red
  • X-27 - 10ml Clear Red
  • X-31 - 23ml Titanium Gold
  • X-31 - 10ml Titanium Gold
  • X-32 - 23ml Titanium Silver
  • X-32 - 10ml Titanium Silver
  • X-5 - 23ml Green
  • X-5 - 10ml Green
  • X-7 - 23ml Red
  • X-7 - 10ml Red
  • X-8 - 23ml Lemon Yellow
  • X-8 - 10ml Lemon Yellow
  • XF-10 - 23ml Flat Brown
  • XF-10 - 10ml Flat Brown
  • XF-15 - 23ml Flat Flesh
  • XF-15 - 10ml Flat Flesh
  • XF-16 - 23ml Flat Aluminum
  • XF-16 - 10ml Flat Aluminum
  • XF-19 - 23ml Sky Grey
  • XF-19 - 10ml Sky Grey
  • XF-49 - 23ml Khaki
  • XF-49 - 10ml Khaki
  • XF-55 - 23ml Deck Tan
  • XF-55 - 10ml Deck Tan
  • XF-57 - 23ml Buff
  • XF-57 - 10ml Buff
  • XF-59 - 23ml Desert Yellow
  • XF-59 - 10ml Desert Yellow
  • XF-62 - 23ml Olive Drab
  • XF-62 - 10ml Olive Drab
  • XF-64 - 23ml Red Brown
  • XF-64 - 10ml Red Brown
  • XF-7 - 23ml Flat Red
  • XF-8 - 23ml Flat Blue