Academy 12464 North American P-51B Mustang 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit

Description

The Academy Plastic Model Company has been producing kits since 1969. The company is famous for its endless research and development and the excellent model kits that result from the effort. Academy has been awarded Model of the Year at the Nuremberg International Toy Show nine times and the quality of their model kits meets or exceeds that of any other current manufacturer. The P-51B Mustang earned its reputation as one of the greatest fighters of the Second World War perhaps of all time. The replacement of the 1,100 hp Allison V-1710-39 engine in the original design to the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine brought the Mustang into the realm of excellence. This single seat fighter plane excelled with its deadly weaponry, high speed and long range maneuverability. This combination made the Mustang unparalleled as an escort fighter, interceptor and ground attacker, Also used for reconnaissance missions the Mustang proved its worth by staying active around the world well into the seventies. This kit features: highly detailed cockpit interior & landing gear bay, fully engraved panel lines & rivet detail, various under-wing stores included, and authentic USAAF & RAF markings for three versions. This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting.