Academy - 1/72 Scale - #12441 The Fighter of World War II P-51C Plastic Model Kit

Academy - 1/72 Scale - #12441 The Fighter of World War II P-51C Plastic Model Kit

The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in 1940 by North American Aviation (NAA) in response to a requirement of the British Purchasing Commission. The Purchasing Commission approached North American Aviation to build Curtiss P-40 fighters under license for the Royal Air Force (RAF). Rather than build an old design from another company, North American Aviation proposed the design and production of a more modern fighter. The prototype NA-73X airframe was rolled out on 9 September 1940, 102 days after the contract was signed, and first flew on 26 October.

Features:

• Fully engraved panel lines & rivet details
• Detailed cockpit interior & landing gear
• Authentic USAAF and CAF markings for three versions included
• Various under-wing stores included

Decal options:

1. North American P-51C Mustang US Army Air Forces (1941-1947) 530 FS, 311 FG 42-103896 | July 1945 Silver
2. North American P-51B Mustang US Army Air Forces (1941-1947) 5 FS, 52 FG, 15 AF 42-106750 | 1944 Silver
3. North American P-51C Mustang Republic of China Air Force (Chinese Air Force 1920-1949) 44-11073 Oliver Drab, Neutral grey

Includes:

• Plastic sprues
• Waterslide decals
• Clear parts

Please note glue and paints are not included with this kit

Product Id: 12441