1/144 P-51D - Royal Australian Air Force Mustang Mk.IV (Set of 2) (Plastic model) - Platz

 1/144 P-51D - Royal Australian Air Force Mustang Mk.IV (Set of 2) (Plastic model) - Platz

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Enjoy the Mustang running in the skies of Australia with a set of two!

[About the actual machine]

The P-51 Mustang is the highest peak of the reciprocating fighter that was evaluated as one of the best fighters in World War II and was adopted not only by the US Army Air Corps but also around the world and remained active for a long time after the war.

Initially, development proceeded at the request of the United Kingdom, and the prototype first flew in October 1940.

From the beginning, it showed an extraordinary performance, but with the advent of the P-51D type, which can be said to be the definitive edition that replaced the Allison engine with the Marlin engine, its evaluation was immovable.

Aerodynamically sophisticated aircraft design, a masterpiece fighter with a good balance of various performances required for a fighter, such as excellent high-speed performance, long cruising range, stable high altitude performance, sufficient mobility and fighting ability. It became.

[About the model]

P-51D Mustang, which is said to be the highest peak of Recipo fighter, has been operated in many countries as well as the original US Army, so it is a big attraction that you can enjoy markings with different atmospheres in each country.

This kit is a kit that focuses on the appearance of the Royal Australian Air Force.

The P-51D was called the Mustang Mk.IV in the Commonwealth countries such as the United Kingdom, but what you should pay attention to is the kangaroo nationality mark.

-Initially, it used the same mark as the Royal Air Force, but later changed to its own kangaroo mark.
Both are prepared with decals so that you can enjoy 4 types of markings.

The kit is a set of parts for two machines.

Since it is 1/144 scale that you can easily assemble and enjoy the collection, you can also enjoy making comparisons and collections with the P-51D Mustang that has been lined up in the series so far.

[Major features]

Modeling of Royal Australian Air Force Mustang Mk.IV on 1/144 scale

The main body is set for 2 machines

The total length of the aircraft when completed is 68 mm

Aerodynamically sophisticated and smart appearance is realistically expressed even in details such as panel lines
The drop tank installed on the underside of the main wing is also made into parts

Details such as leg parts are also delicately finished

Marking selects 4 aircraft belonging to the Royal Australian Air Force

・CAC Mustang A48-141 1959
・P-51D Mustang A48-14 Royal Australian Air Force 77th Squadron 1947
・Mustang Mk.IVa (P-51K) Royal Australian Air Force 3rd Squadron 1945
・Mustang Mk.IVa (P-51K) Royal Australian Air Force 3rd Squadron 1945

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Brand : Platz
Scale : 1/144
Release Date : Mar(Feb. 5, 2021 Pre-order start.)
List Price         : 1,980yenabout18.91USD
Sales Price : 1,530yenabout14.62USD

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10758240

Notes:

• The 1999.co.jp listing does not reference these decals as being from Cartograph. Please be aware that modellers who have previously purchased the Platz releases where the decals where NOT Cartograph have reported the decals to be of inferior quality. 
• If you are looking to build the -K machines you might want to look up some uncuffed Hamilton Standard prop blades from Retrokit (https://retrokitonline.net/product/flat-tip-hamilton-standard-propeller-blades)