Trumpeter 02283 RAF Mustang III P-51B/C Precision 1:32 Kit  [TP02283]

Trumpeter 1:32 RAF Mustang III (P-51B/C) Scale Replica

The Trumpeter 02283 1:32 RAF Mustang III (P-51B/C) model kit gives Canadian hobbyists the tools to recreate an important WWII fighter in fine scale. Celebrated for its speed and handling, the P-51 helped secure air superiority in multiple campaigns, and this version captures the era of late 1943 into mid-1944 when the P-51B was at the fore.

Design and Service Background

The Mustang began as a British requirement in 1940 and progressed from concept to prototype in just 120-day development time. The Royal Air Force adopted the name 'Mustang', and pilots valued it for its range and performance. The P-51B operated extensively with the 8th and 9th Air Forces in England and later in Italy with USAAF units.

Kit Details and Build Experience

This Trumpeter kit reproduces the P-51B with care, offering a model length of 267mm and a 338mm wingspan. The kit contains 292 plastic parts, plus 2 photo-etched pieces and 3 rubber tires, providing a detailed and absorbing build that suits experienced modelers and dedicated collectors.