Description

Plastic Model Kit - Requires Glue and Paint

P-51D Mustang 1/72 – Early Versions (D-5 / D-10) – Arma Hobby 2025

This kit represents the early versions of the famous North American P-51D Mustang, which fought over Germany in 1944–1945 with the 8th USAAF and the Polish Air Force in the RAF. The Mustang became an icon of Allied air power, escorting bombers deep into enemy territory and securing air superiority against the Luftwaffe.

The model is based on original Arma Hobby 2025 tooling and allows you to build all World War II operational variants: P-51D, P-51K, and F-6D/K (photo-reconnaissance aircraft).

Key features:

• Modern sprues – designed for easy assembly with realistically rendered details appropriate for 1/72 scale.

• Unique feature – the only 1/72 Mustang kit with correctly represented puttied wing panels.

• Techmod decals – high quality, with finely printed stencils and unit markings.

• Pre-cut masks – for canopy and wheels, making precise painting much easier.

• Transparent assembly jig – helps ensure correct landing gear installation.

Box contents:

• plastic parts (sprues) to build one model,

• Techmod decal sheet with multiple marking options,

• canopy and wheel masks,

• clear plastic assembly jig,

• instruction sheet with painting and marking guides.

Color and Markings Options

• P-51 D-10-NA Mustang, pilot: Lt. Clarence Bud Anderson, 375th Fighter Group, 363rd Fighter Squadron, 8th Air Force, RAF Leiston, England, January 1945
• P-51 D-5-NA Mustang, pilot: Cpt. Jack Ilfrey, 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force, RAF Kings Cliffe, England 1944
• Mustang IV (P-51 D-5 NT), pilot: F/Lt Janusz Franckiewicz, No. 303 (Polish) Squadron, RAF Andrews Field, England, April 1945

P-51D Mustang – victory over Europe

The P-51D Mustang was the most important and most widely produced version of North American’s famous fighter. The earlier P-51B and C, which appeared over Europe in late 1943, were the first to give American bombers full escort to Berlin and back, thanks to a combat range of more than 2,600 km. They opened the door to victory, but it was the improved D-model that became the true scourge of the Luftwaffe.

In January 1944, the new commander of the U.S. 8th Air Force, Gen. James H. Doolittle, issued a groundbreaking order: escort fighters were to attack the Luftwaffe wherever they encountered it – in the air or on the ground. Freed from the rigid duty of staying close to the bombers, Mustangs could seize the initiative, hunt German fighters before they closed in, and strike at airfields, trains, and convoys. The success of this strategy was evident during “Big Week” in February 1944, when the Luftwaffe suffered heavy losses.

The P-51D maintained the impressive range of its predecessors, while adding significant upgrades. Its “bubble canopy” gave pilots excellent visibility, and its six .50 cal Browning machine guns provided formidable firepower.

From spring 1944 onward, Mustangs – first the B/C, and then above all the D – played a decisive role in breaking German air power. They gave the Allies complete air superiority, which ensured the success of the Normandy invasion and the ultimate defeat of the Third Reich.

P-51D Mustang™ – The Icon of Victory in 1/72 Scale

The P-51D Mustang is one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II – a fighter that changed the course of the air war over Europe. With long range and excellent performance, it became an essential escort for Allied bombers, and its sleek shape and strong firepower made it a fearsome opponent for German fighters. The Arma Hobby kit includes multiple configuration options – alternative tailplanes, canopy and fin shapes, an optional radio direction finder and a photo-reconnaissance camera – allowing you to build either a standard P-51D or the F-6D recon version.

Arma Hobby Engineering – Precision in 1/72

The P-51D Mustang™ model from Arma Hobby stands out with its outstanding quality and accuracy. The airframe shape is expertly reproduced, and the good part fit ensures a satisfying build experience. Surface details – including panel lines, dzus fasteners and bolts – are finely tuned to the 1/72 scale, avoiding an exaggerated or cartoonish look. It is also the only 1/72 Mustang kit featuring correctly represented puttied wing panels, a distinctive feature of early-production aircraft. With the included options, you can build several late-war Mustang variants suited to different markings and squadrons.

Fast Build – Maximum Effect, Minimum Effort

Designed for a smooth and fast assembly, this kit follows Arma Hobby’s signature approach. Thanks to smart engineering and good fit, you can complete it quickly without compromising on fine detail. It’s perfect for both beginner modelers and seasoned collectors looking to grow their Mustang lineup with ease.

Premium Extras – All You Need in One Box

The kit includes high-quality decals for multiple aircraft and a unique mounting jig molded in clear frame – ideal for painting and handling model, especially on the way to model show. This special bonus highlights the collector-friendly design and makes building even easier. When you choose the P-51D Mustang 1/72 from Arma Hobby, you're getting a product designed with passion – by modelers, for modelers – meticulously detailed and ready to earn a prime spot on your display shelf.