Tamiya 1/32 North American P-51D Mustang
Tamiya 1:32 North American P-51D MustangPlastic Model KitThis 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 Cool