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The first Allison powered P-51's were good airplanes but lacked the high altitude performance to be effective bomber escorts. That changed when the basic P-51 airframe was mated with a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine to create the P-51B. Tamiya's rendition of the Mustang builds up into an impressive, highly detailed 1/48th scale replica with accurate interior and exterior detail. High quality water activated decals are included for three aircraft.
Highly detailed 1/48th scale plastic kit for static display. Approximately 60 parts in medium grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines. Accurately captures features of P-51B: wings, gear doors, canopy. Multi-part canopy may be posed open or closed - Malcolm Hood included. Main wheels have separate hubs for easy painting. Highly detailed cockpit with accurate instrument panel, seat, control stick and rudder pedals, bulkheads, and sculpted pilot figure. 2 styles of exhaust stubs, optional position flaps, drop tanks. Detailed pictorial instructions.
Single sheet of InvisaClear decals by Scalemaster. These decals are very precisely printed so that the clear carrier layer is kept to a minimum and does not show on the completed model.
- 1: 336th FS 4th FG Capt. D Gentile "Shangri La". Top: Olive drab; Bottom: Neutral Grey; Spinner: White w/red stripe.
- 2: 358th FS 355th FG Lt William Hovde "Ole II". Same as A: except; Spinner: Cream.
- 3: 339th FS 504th FG "Bonny Bea" S/N 210933. Fuselage: Bare metal w/Olive drab anti-glare panel; Wings: Silver; Spinner: White w/red stripe (decal); Nose: Red and white checked.