{"product_id":"airfix-1-24-north-american-p-51d-mustang-a14001v","title":"Airfix 1\/24 North American P-51D Mustang - A14001V","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"heading\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoroughbred fighting aeroplane, the Mustang possessed the range, speed and firepower needed to secure air supremacy in the skies over Europe and despite only entering the Second World War during its latter stages, was regarded as one of the most effective fighters of the entire war - an 'Ace' maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:24 scale model with 227 plastic pieces and Skill Level 4 difficulty\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 469mm across when assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers two genuine paint options representing UK based USAF Aircraft\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for modellers aged 14 years and older\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTwo versions possible;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNorth American P-51D-15-NA Mustang - '\u003cstrong\u003eThis is it\u003c\/strong\u003e!' 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNorth American P-51D-10-NA Mustang - '\u003cstrong\u003eRidge Runner III\u003c\/strong\u003e' 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eLength: 409 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWidth: 469 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNumber of parts; 227\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eList 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eScale 1:24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57151752929653,"sku":"A14001V","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5932\/9844\/files\/7d9b45d4-4fe7-4ae3-85a1-4a1bb2b32f9e.jpg?v=1778402565","url":"https:\/\/malcsmodels.co.uk\/products\/airfix-1-24-north-american-p-51d-mustang-a14001v","provider":"Malcs Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}