Description

This cost-effective model kit set includes Items 61040 (1/48 North American P-51D Mustang 8th Air Force) and 89755 (1/48 1/4-ton 44 Light Vehicle), plus two (standing and sitting) pilot figures and two 108-gallon drop tanks from Item 61089 (1/48 North American P-51D Mustang 8th AF Aces), with a special package and new instruction manual (painting guide) based upon Items 89755/61089.

The P-51 Mustang had laminar- flow wing, ergonomic radiator position and Merlin engine capable of 1,500hp and attained fame as the greatest fighter aircraft of WWII. The P-51D featuring water-drop shape canopy was developed in May 1944 and showed its strength to protect the B-17s. The U.S. 4×4 Light Vehicle facilitated great performance by rigid, lightweight structure, and reliable engine, and over 600,000 were produced during WWII.