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North American P-51D Mustang

Tamiya

Scale: 1:48
Release year: 1994
Kit number: 61119
Parts: 136+

Category Aircraft › Propeller

Era Second World War (1939–1945)

USAAF
Fighter
North American
Mustang
P-51

4.8 (1,246)

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About this kit

The P-51D Mustang is one of the most iconic fighters of WWII, renowned for its range, speed and striking looks. Tamiya's 1/48 scale kit captures the lines of the D model beautifully and offers an enjoyable build for intermediate to advanced modellers. Surface detail is finely engraved, fit is excellent and the cockpit is well appointed out of the box.

What's in the box

11 sprues in light gray plastic
1 clear sprue (canopy & lights)
Decal sheet for multiple markings
Detailed instruction booklet
Masking seals
No figure included

Quick facts

Skill level: 3 - Intermediate
Length: 205 mm
Wingspan: 236 mm
Parts: 136+
Sprues: 11 gray, 1 clear
Decals: Tamiya (cartograf)
Photo-etched: No
Canopy: Clear
Landing gear: Retractable
Price guide: $$

Marking options

P-51D-5, 44-13285 "E2-S"
Lt. Col. James H. Howard
363rd FS, 357th FG, 8th AF
England, 1944
P-51D-10, 44-14449 "G4-C"
Lt. John C. Meyer
334th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF
Debden, England, 1944
P-51D-15, 44-15102 "QP-A"
Maj. George Preddy
326th FS, 332nd FG, 9th AF
Ramitelli, Italy, 1945
P-51D-20, 44-72436 "WD-A"
Lt. Col. Francis S. Gabreski
336th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF
Debden, England, 1944
P-51D-30, 44-74412 "HO-A"
Capt. Chuck Yeager
357th FG, 8th AF
France, 1944