{"product_id":"arma-hobby-ah70070-p-51d-mustang-1-72-scale","title":"Arma Hobby AH70070. P-51D Mustang. 1:72 Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP-51K Mustang. 1:72 Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAH70071\u003c\/strong\u003e - Arma Hobby\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP-51D Mustang - Victory over Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes high-quality decals for multiple aircraft and a unique \u003cem\u003emounting jig\u003c\/em\u003e moulded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Box Contents:\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic parts to build one model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanopy and wheel masks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear assembly jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for assembly and painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLink for download of 3D plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechmod decal sheet with markings for three aircraft\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP-51 D-10-NA Mustang\u003c\/strong\u003e, pilot: Lt. Clarence “Bud” Anderson, 375th Fighter Group, 363rd Fighter Squadron, 8th Air Force, RAF Leiston, England, January 1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP-51 D-5-NA Mustang\u003c\/strong\u003e, pilot: Cpt. 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