Tamiya – 1:32 North American P-51D Mustang Model Kit (60322)

Tamiya – 1:32 North American P-51D Mustang Model Kit (60322)

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.
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.

Special Features

• 1/32 scale assembly model kit of the North American P-51D Mustang
• Length: 308mm, Wingspan: 354mm
• 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) 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
• A 16 page full-color photographic reference manual is included