Academy The Fighter Of World War Ii P-51d Model Kit

pThis is a plastic 172 P-51D Mustang USAAF & USAF Airplane from Academy Plastics. Its for experienced modelers. The D model Mustang with the bubble canopy is by far the most famous version of this U.S. fighter aircraft. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin V-12 engine the aircraft was unrivalled as a bomber escort. FEATURES Detailed 172nd scale for static display only. Markings included for one aircraft. 54 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Accurately reproduced 4-bladed propeller and spinner assembly. Standard and Dallas style canopies included - may be posed open or closed. Cockpit detail radio boxes, instrument panel with decal instruments,seat, throttle quadrant, sidewall detailand gunsight. Two types of drop tanks - 110gal. & 75gal. - included. Service History USAAF & USAF from mid WWII through the Korean War. Description Single engine, long range air superiority single seat fighter. MARKING OPTIONS Single sheet of decals which contains national insignia, nose art, instrument panel, code letters, serial numbers and propeller markings. Kit markings are for P-51D WR F, sn 415255 - Down For Double. Fuselage overall natural aluminum with olive drab anti-glare panel. Wings Gloss Aluminum. Rudder Red.p