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1/48 P-51B Mustang |
  
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1/48 P-51B Mustang |
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Description Flying for the first time on 30 November 1942, the XP-51B was soon modified with a larger coolant radiator scoop, which actually increased its top speed by 50mph and gave it a higher ceiling by 10,000 ft. The addition of an 85 gallon fuel tank behind the seat increased the P-51B's already excellent range, and it could now escort the bombers all the way to the target and back. P-51B Mustangs began arriving in England in September 1943 with the first Mustangs going to the 3354th fighter group at Boxted, England, and ended the war with the most air to air victories. A total of 3788 P-51B's were produced.
Features Approximately 60 parts in medium grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines.
Highly detailed cockpit with control stick and rudder pedals, and sculpted pilot figure. 2 styles of exhaust stubs, optional position flaps, drop tanks. Detailed pictorial instructions. Related Items
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Product Information
Specifications Scale: 1/48
Wingspan: 9-1/4" (23.5cm) Fuselage Length: 8" (20.5cm) Markings Decal Options:
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. Requires Assembly
Hobby Knife Paint: (AS12 - Bare Metal Silver)(AS6 - Olive Drab)(AS7 - Neutral Gray)(X1 - Black)(X10 - Gun Metal)(X11 - Chrome Silver)(X18 - Semi Gloss Black)(X2 - White)(X24 - Clear Yellow)(X4 - Blue)(X5 - Green)(X6 - Orange)(X7 - Red)(X8 - Lemon Yellow)(XF1 - Flat Black)(XF10 - Flat Brown)(XF15 - Flat Flesh)(XF16 - Flat Aluminum)(XF2 - Flat White)(XF3 - Flat Yellow)(XF49 - Khaki)(XF5 - Flat Green)(XF55 - Deck Tan)(XF56 - Metallic Grey)(XF57 - Buff)(XF60 - Dark Yellow)(XF62 - Olive Drab)(XF63 - German Grey)(XF7 - Flat Red) Brushes Sandpaper Liquid Plastic Cement White Glue CA or Tube Type (thick) Plastic Cement Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush and Accessories Comments As exquisite as the cockpit detail in this kit is it does suffer from a small accuracy problem. In the original Allison powered
Mustangs the cockpit floor was actually the top surface of the wing , resulting in a curved surface. The change to the Merlin engine require modifications which made the fuselage taller. Consequently, a flat wooden floor was installed in all P-51's from the B model onwards. However, this kit has the curved floor appropriate to an early Mustang. It's easily fixed with some sheet styrene. Others Also Ordered
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