1/144 P-51D - Royal Australian Air Force Mustang Mk.IV (Set of 2) (Plastic model) - Platz
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[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]
This kit is a kit that focuses on the appearance of the Royal Australian Air Force.
-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]
The drop tank installed on the underside of the main wing is also made into parts
・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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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)
