{"product_id":"tamiya-1-48-p-51d-mustang-8th-af-plastic-model-kit-61040","title":"Tamiya 1\/48 North American P-51D Mustang 8th AF Plastic Model Kit (61040)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTamiya 1\/48 North American P-51D Mustang 8th AF – Plastic Model Kit (61040)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild what many consider the greatest fighter aircraft of World War II in 1\/48 scale. Powered by a British Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 engine, the P-51D Mustang had the exceptional range and performance to escort Allied bombers deep into enemy territory — a capability that changed the course of the air war over Europe. Tamiya's kit faithfully captures the iconic D-variant with its distinctive bubble canopy, rear-mounted radiator, and laminar-flow wing. So enduring is the design that P-51s are still raced competitively to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic bubble canopy accurately reproduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive rear-mounted radiator faithfully depicted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaminar-flow wing accurately recreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlaps can be assembled in the lowered position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilot figure included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x 8th Air Force marking options included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWWII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded (3 marking options)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired to Complete\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCement, paint and finishing supplies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic model assembly kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal sheet (3 x 8th AF marking options)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual with paint guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilot figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Acrylic Paints\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis late-war 8th Air Force kit relies primarily on natural metal finishes. AS Series spray cans are available for in-store pickup only — we cannot ship aerosols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAirframe Metallic Finish \u0026amp; Identification Markings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-as-12-bare-meral-silver\"\u003eAS-12 Bare-Metal Silver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eXF-16 Flat Aluminium\u003c\/strong\u003e: Primary exterior coat representing the raw aluminium airframe panels and wings. AS spray pickup only; XF-16 acrylic not currently stocked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-1-flat-black\"\u003eXF-1 Flat Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-2-flat-white\"\u003eXF-2 Flat White\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: High-contrast Allied invasion stripes on the rear fuselage and wing surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-3-flat-yellow\"\u003eXF-3 Flat Yellow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-7-flat-red\"\u003eXF-7 Flat Red\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: High-visibility squadron identification markings — checkerboards and coloured nose cowlings of 8th AF units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-62-olive-drab\"\u003eXF-62 Olive Drab\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Anti-glare panel along the top of the engine cowl in front of the cockpit windscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCockpit Interior \u0026amp; Landing Gear Bays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-4-yellow-green\"\u003eXF-4 Yellow Green\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (or mixed with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-5-flat-green\"\u003eXF-5 Flat Green\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e): Zinc Chromate \/ Interior Green for the inner structural landing gear bays and interior faces of the gear doors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-10-flat-brown\"\u003eXF-10 Flat Brown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional wooden floorboards lining the cockpit tub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-x-18-semi-gloss-black\"\u003eX-18 Semi-Gloss Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dashboard instrument panel face, flight stick controls, and side electronics boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-49-khaki\"\u003eXF-49 Khaki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pilot's fabric canvas seat cushion and harness webbing backrest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMechanical Components \u0026amp; Armaments\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-x-10-gun-metal\"\u003eX-10 Gun Metal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Six wing-mounted .50 calibre Browning machine gun barrels and shell ejection ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-56-metallic-grey\"\u003eXF-56 Metallic Grey\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Engine exhaust shroud manifolds, structural actuator pistons, and internal radiator grill ducts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-x-11-chrome-silver\"\u003eX-11 Chrome Silver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Main landing gear oleo struts and inner wheel hub rims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-xf-85-rubber-black\"\u003eXF-85 Rubber Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heavy landing gear tyres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eClear Colours \u0026amp; Trim\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-x-26-clear-orange\"\u003eX-26 Clear Orange\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-acrylic-mini-x-27-clear-red\"\u003eX-27 Clear Red\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Layered over a metallic silver base to simulate transparent navigation and recognition lights under the fuselage and wingtips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43171901276329,"sku":"61040","price":36.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/0533\/7513\/files\/61040_p1.jpg?v=1777944086","url":"https:\/\/techtonichobbies.com.au\/products\/tamiya-1-48-p-51d-mustang-8th-af-plastic-model-kit-61040","provider":"Techtonic Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}