Airfix 1/24 North American P-51D Mustang - A14001V

Key Features

• 1:24 scale model with 227 plastic pieces and Skill Level 4 difficulty
  
• Measures 469mm across when assembled
• Offers two genuine paint options representing UK based USAF Aircraft
  
• Suitable for modellers aged 14 years and older
  

History

The North American P-51 Mustang is an American single-engine long-range combat and attack aircraft with a classic tail and all-metal construction. The prototype first flew on October 26, 1940. 

The P-51 Mustang built a reputation as one of the best, if not the best, WWII fighters. By replacing the Allison V-1710-39 engine from the first project with a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine (P-51 Mustang Mk.Ia version), the Mustang achieved perfection like never before. The single-seat fighter impressed with its maximum speed, range, maneuverability, and powerful weapons. The combination of all key parameters for evaluating the aircraft allowed the Mustang to prove itself in virtually every role entrusted to it: it gained air superiority, provided escorts, carried out reconnaissance missions, and attacked ground targets. The class of design is evident in the fact that the Mustang remained in active service well into the 1970s! One of the most important versions was the P-51D, based on the P-51B. It received a cockpit with a drip-cockpit, which ensured excellent visibility, and a new engine – the Packard V-1650-7, which significantly improved performance.

Two versions possible;

• North American P-51D-15-NA Mustang - 'This is it!' flown by Col. Joe L. Mason, 352nd Fighter Group, Eighth Air Force, United States Army Air Force, Royal Air Force Bodney (USAAF Station 141), Norfolk, England, 1944.

• North American P-51D-10-NA Mustang - 'Ridge Runner III' flown by Major Pearce W. McKennon, 4th Fighter Group, 335th Fighter Squadron, Eighth Air Force, United States Army Air Force, Royal Air Force Debden, Essex, England, 1944.

Dimensions;

• Length: 409 mm.
• Width: 469 mm.

Number of parts; 227

List of required Humbrol Paint Colours required to finish the model are : Numbers 7 / 11 / 15 / 19 / 21 / 24 / 29 / 33 / 34 / 53 / 56 / 60 / 61 / 85 / 86 / 103 / 113 / 118 / 120 / 155 / 156 / 226.

Scale 1:24