North American P-51D Mustang

Name: North American P-51D Mustang
Brand: Tamiya
Price: 27.20 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (60 reviews)

Item Number: tam61040

4.7 Stars (60 Reviews)

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North American P-51D Mustang

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Product Details

This is a plastic model kit of a 1/48 North American P-51D Mustang from Tamiya.

Product Rank

#8 in 1/40-1/49 Scale
#17 in Airplanes
#205 in Plastic Models

Includes

1/48 North American P-51D Mustang plastic model kit

Features

Accurately captures features of P-51D: wings, weapons, drop tanks.
Main wheels have separate hubs for easy painting.
Highly detailed cockpit with accurate instrument panel, seat, control stick and rudder pedals, bulkheads, and sculpted pilot figure.
2 styles of exhaust stubs, optional position flaps.
Detailed pictorial instructions.

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (XACX3627) (EXL16018)
Paint:

TS-17 - Aluminum Silver (TAM85017)
TS-28 - Olive Drab (TAM85028)
X-1 - Black (TAM81001) (TAM81501)
X-10 - Gun Metal (TAM81010) (TAM81510)
X-11 - Chrome Silver (TAM81011) (TAM81511)
X-18 - Semi Gloss Black (TAM81018) (TAM81518)
X-4 - Blue (TAM81004) (TAM81504)
X-7 - Red (TAM81007) (TAM81507)
X-8 - Lemon Yellow (TAM81008) (TAM81508)
XF-1 - Flat Black (TAM81301) (TAM81701)
XF-10 - Flat Brown (TAM81310) (TAM81710)
XF-15 - Flat Flesh (TAM81715) (TAM81315)
XF-16 - Flat Aluminum (TAM81316) (TAM81716)
XF-3 - Flat Yellow (TAM81303) (TAM81703)
XF-4 - Yellow Green (TAM81304) (TAM81704)
XF-49 - Khaki (TAM81349) (TAM81749)
XF-55 - Deck Tan (TAM81355) (TAM81755)
XF-57 - Buff (TAM81357) (TAM81757)
XF-62 - Olive Drab (TAM81362) (TAM81762)
XF-7 - Flat Red (TAM81307) (TAM81707)
XF-8 - Flat Blue (TAM81308) (TAM81708)

Paint Brushes
Sandpaper
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
White Glue
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
Optional tools: Needle File Set
Sprue Cutter (XUR410A) (EXL55594)
Airbrush and
Accessories

Comments

Marking option C is for an early P-51D without the vertical stabilizer leading edge fillet. This is depicted on the box art
but the instructions do not mention that the fillet must be removed
to accurately depict this aircraft.

Specifications

Tamiya Product Number: 61040

Reviews

Review Summary

The reviews highlight a consistent appreciation for the exceptional build quality and fit of the kit, with many noting minimal need for putty or sanding and excellent part alignment. The detail level is frequently praised as outstanding for the price, alongside the availability of diverse decal options and aftermarket accessories to customize the model. While generally considered fun and accessible, some mention that certain aspects like decal application can be challenging and may require intermediate to advanced skills for the best results.

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Excellent model

By: Jeff

I recently finished building this kit and came away very pleased. The amount of detail for the price was excellent and I would think that for the average modeller there is little to no need to purchase after market upgrades. Having said that, there is no shortage of additional products that can be added should the builder feel a need. The fit was excellent with only a bare minimum of putty being required. The instruction sheet was well laid out. As with all builds one must look at the construction sequence recommended by the manufacturer versus what actually works in regards to finishing the model with a minimum of issues. The decal sheet as supplied was more than adequate but I did purchase aftermarket decals to make the finished product a little more rare. The decals supplied are for a couple of very famous ships and while there is nothing wrong with that I prefer things a bit more obscure. Again there is a ton of after market decals available for P-51 Ds. This is certainly a kit that I will purchase again and would have no problem recommending it to other builders. Cheers, Jeff

(57)

Excellent build

By: Blue2thecoreaf

No complaints on this one...great engraved panels and no fitment issues what so ever. The blue nose version looks amazing finished!

(48)

VERY NICE!!

By: Steve C.

Enjoying putting this model together. Red Tails!!!

(42)