Academy 12485 1:72 Scale Kit The Fighter of World War II P-51D Model Kit

Academy 12485 1:72 Scale Kit The Fighter of World War II P-51D Model Kit The controversy will never end but of all the World War II fighter planes the P-51D Mustang has to be regarded as the best all around fighter. The Focke-Wulf 190 may have been a better dog-fighter; the A6M5 Zero was probably the most nimble but the tremendous range firepower and speed of the Mustand endeared it to all who flew this outstanding airplane. Designed in only 90 days for the RAF the original A-36 design was a fair but not outstanding airplane. When the plane was wedded to the superb Rolls Royce Merlin engine the results were phenomenal. Highly detailed cockpit interior & landing gear bay. Fully engraved panel lines & rivet detail. Optional position canopy landing gear and main wing flap. Highly detailed cockpit interior & landing gear bay Fully engraved panel lines & rivet detail Optional position canopy landing gear and main wing flap. Color decals. Skill level 2 This is a 1/72 scale Academy plastic model kit. The P-51D Mustang is considered by many as the best all around fighter plane of World War II. The Mustang first flew in Royal Air Force (RAF) service as a fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft before conversion to a bomber escort employed in raids over Germany helping ensure Allied air superiority from early 1944.[2] The P-51 was in service with Allied air forces in Europe and also saw limited service against the Japanese in the Pacific War. This kit includes an aircraft model with authentic markings detailed cock pit and landing gear with intricate detail. Decals are included to further enhance the accuracy and realism of this kit.