{"product_id":"easy-assemble-p-51c-mustang-fighter-1-72-model-kit-by-hobby-boss","title":"Easy Assemble P-51C Mustang Fighter 1:72 Model Kit by Hobby Boss","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:72 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy Assemble series designed for quick and straightforward construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the North American P-51C Mustang fighter aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed fuselage and distinctive Mustang wing design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cockpit and pilot figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic inline engine cowling and radiator intake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed landing gear and tail assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate six-gun armament configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes external fuel tank options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-moulded plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for World War II aircraft collections, beginners, or Allied aviation diorama projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hobby Boss\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:72\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e North American P-51C Mustang\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy Assemble\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for beginners and intermediate modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-designed plastic components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear canopy parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternal fuel tank components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth American P-51C Mustang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was an important early production variant of one of the most famous fighter aircraft of the Second World War. Developed for the United States Army Air Forces, the Mustang became renowned for its exceptional range, speed, and ability to escort Allied bombers deep into enemy territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally designed in 1940 for the British Royal Air Force, the Mustang demonstrated excellent aerodynamic performance but initially lacked the high-altitude capability needed for European air combat. This changed when the aircraft was fitted with the powerful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolls-Royce Merlin engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, transforming it into one of the most capable fighters of the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP-51C variant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a major improvement over the earlier P-51A and was built alongside the P-51B. Produced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth American Aviation's Dallas plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the P-51C featured the improved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackard-built Merlin V-1650 engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which gave it outstanding high-altitude performance and allowed it to compete effectively against German fighters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipped with six \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.50 calibre Browning M2 machine guns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Mustang had formidable firepower and could carry bombs or rockets for ground attack missions. However, its greatest advantage was its long range, allowing it to escort American heavy bombers such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB-17 Flying Fortress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB-24 Liberator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e throughout missions over Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe P-51C played a crucial role during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrategic bombing campaign over Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping Allied bomber formations operate deeper into enemy territory while reducing losses from German fighter attacks. It also served with several Allied nations and continued to see action in various theatres during the final years of the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough later P-51D models became the most famous Mustang variant due to their improved visibility and widespread use, the P-51C was a key step in the aircraft's development and contributed significantly to achieving Allied air superiority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe P-51 Mustang remains one of the most celebrated fighter aircraft in aviation history, remembered for its combination of performance, reliability, and strategic importance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1943\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long-Range Fighter \/ Bomber Escort\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e North American Aviation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Six .50 calibre Browning M2 machine guns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Packard V-1650-7 Merlin liquid-cooled V12 engine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 703 km\/h (437 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2,650 km (1,650 miles with external fuel tanks)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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