The Definitive Kit of the Definitive 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.

• Accurately depicted form of the P-51D. Control surfaces (ailerons, flaps, elevators, and rudder) are all movable.

• Comes with 3 kinds of markings including one to depict the aircraft piloted by Lt. Colonel John C. Meyer.

• Included stand enables an in-flight display. Parts to allow depiction of retracted or deployed undercarriage are included.

• Packard-built Merlin engine features impressive details such as a carburetor, supercharger, and intercoolers.

• Magnets enable the ultra-thin engine cowlings to be detached even after assembly.

• 3 types of movable sliding canopies are included.

• Parts for 75- and 108-gallon drop tanks are included.

• Engine mount is molded together with fuselage to help ease assembly.

• The cockpit interior is highly detailed and parts are included to depict early- and late-production seats and instrument panels.

• Both the radiator flap and oil cooler flap are movable.

• Wheel wells and the inside of the landing gear bays are also highly detailed. Solid rubber tires feature accurate tread patterns.

• You can select either early- or late-type tails. Parts for fabric- and metal-covered elevators as well as photo-etched radar antenna also included.

• The six 12.7mm Browning machine guns along with ammunition belts are accurately reproduced.

• 2 pilot figures, 1 seated and 1 standing, are included.

• Includes photo-etched parts to depict details such as seat harnesses and the oil cooler. A masking sheet to aid with painting the canopy is also included.

• 1/32 scale plastic assembly kit of the P-51D Mustang.

• Overall Length 308mm, Overall Width 354mm.

• 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-color photographic reference manual is also included.