{"product_id":"p-51-d-5na-mustang-1-32-model-kit-by-revell","title":"P-51 D-5NA Mustang 1:32 Model Kit by Revell","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:32 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the early-production North American P-51D-5NA Mustang fighter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed cockpit with authentic instrument panel, sidewall detail, and pilot's seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely engraved panel lines and realistic surface detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrect early \"bubble\" canopy configuration without the later dorsal fin fillet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed Packard-built Rolls-Royce Merlin V-1650 engine airframe features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate landing gear and wheel wells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePositionable flaps and separate control surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional open or closed canopy configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes external fuel tanks for long-range escort missions\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 featuring two authentic World War II marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated full-colour assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for World War II aviation collections, USAAF bomber escort displays, or European Theatre 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 Revell\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:32\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-51D-5NA Mustang (Early Version)\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\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Level 5 – Advanced\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 13+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 158\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 300mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 352mm\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\u003ePlastic sprues\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 tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet with two authentic WWII marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-colour illustrated 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-51D-5NA Mustang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighter aircraft ever built. Developed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth American Aviation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Mustang was originally designed in 1940 to meet a British requirement for a modern fighter aircraft. Remarkably, the prototype was designed, built, and flown in just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e117 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an extraordinary achievement that laid the foundation for one of aviation's greatest success stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Mustang variants were powered by the Allison V-1710 engine, which performed well at low altitudes but lacked high-altitude capability. The aircraft's true potential was realised when the airframe was paired with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolls-Royce Merlin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e engine, licence-built in the United States by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV-1650\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This transformed the Mustang into a superb long-range escort fighter capable of accompanying Allied heavy bombers deep into occupied Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP-51D-5NA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was among the first production versions to feature the distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebubble canopy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing pilots with outstanding all-round visibility compared with the earlier \"razorback\" fuselage. Unlike later P-51D production aircraft, the D-5NA lacked the dorsal fin fillet ahead of the vertical stabiliser, making it easily identifiable as an early-production example. It entered service during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1944\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and quickly became the backbone of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnited States Army Air Forces'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e long-range escort force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackard V-1650-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a licence-built version of the Rolls-Royce Merlin V-12 engine producing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,490 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Mustang could exceed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e437 mph (703 km\/h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while maintaining exceptional range. Fitted with external drop tanks, it could escort B-17 Flying Fortresses and B-24 Liberators from England to Berlin and back, dramatically reducing bomber losses and helping the Allies achieve air superiority over Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe P-51D carried \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix .50 calibre Browning M2 machine guns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing devastating firepower against enemy fighters, bombers, and ground targets. It also carried bombs or rockets, allowing it to perform fighter-bomber missions after Allied air superiority had been established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mustang was flown by many famous Allied aces, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Preddy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn C. Meyer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChuck Yeager\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuskegee Airmen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e332nd Fighter Group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose exceptional escort record earned widespread recognition. Its combination of speed, manoeuvrability, endurance, and reliability made it one of the finest piston-engined fighters ever produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the Second World War, the Mustang continued serving during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKorean War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it was redesignated the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF-51 Mustang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and operated primarily in the ground-attack role. It also served with dozens of air forces worldwide before eventually retiring from military service. Today, the P-51 remains one of the most recognisable and celebrated aircraft in aviation history.\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\u003eFirst Flight (Prototype):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 26 October 1940\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service (P-51D):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1944\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 Escort Fighter \/ Fighter-Bomber\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\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One Packard V-1650-7 liquid-cooled V-12 piston engine\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\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bombs, rockets, and external fuel tanks\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 2,655 km (1,650 miles) with external fuel\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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