1/72 Arma Hobby P-51B Mustang 70041

1/72 Scale P-51B Mustang Fighter Model Kit

Build an authentic replica of the legendary P-51B Mustang fighter with this detailed 1/72 scale plastic model kit from Arma Hobby. This kit represents the early production variant of the iconic Mustang that transformed Allied air superiority over Europe, featuring the distinctive Malcolm hood canopy and four-gun wing configuration.

Kit Contents:

• High-quality plastic parts by Arma Hobby
• Self-adhesive kabuki-paper canopy and wheels painting masks
• Decals with four authentic marking options from famous USAAF aces
• Detailed instructions with historical information

Marking Options Include:

• P-51B-15-NA Mustang 43-248423/B6-S "Old Crow" - Cpt. Clarence "Bud" Anderson, 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, June-July 1944
• P-51B-7-NA Mustang 43-6964/C3-G "The Mighty Midget" - 1st Lt. James H. Clark, 382nd Fighter Squadron, 363rd Fighter Group, Maupertus, France, July 1944
• P-51B-10-NA Mustang 42-106473/G4-N "Geronimo" - Cpt. John Pugh, 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, June 1944
• P-51B-15-NA Mustang 42-106872/PE-T "Patty Ann II" - John F. Thornell Jr., 328th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group

About the P-51B Mustang

The P-51B Mustang represented a revolutionary leap in fighter aircraft performance when it entered service in 1943. By mating the North American Mustang airframe with the British Rolls-Royce Merlin engine (built under license by Packard as the V-1650), designers created a fighter with exceptional range, speed, and high-altitude performance. The P-51B could escort American bombers all the way to Berlin and back, fundamentally changing the strategic bombing campaign over Europe.

Distinguished by its Malcolm hood canopy (before the bubble canopy of later variants), the P-51B featured four .50 caliber machine guns in the wings and could carry drop tanks for extended range missions. These fighters equipped many of the most successful USAAF fighter groups in Europe, and their pilots achieved remarkable victory tallies against the Luftwaffe. The P-51B's combination of range, performance, and firepower made it one of the most important Allied fighters of World War II.

Perfect for: Intermediate modelers interested in WWII USAAF fighters and legendary P-51 Mustang variants

Scale: 1/72 | Skill Level: Intermediate

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