P-51B Mustang Fighter Aircraft

Name: P-51B Mustang Fighter Aircraft
Brand: Tamiya
Price: 27.20 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (44 reviews)

Item Number: tam61042

4.6 Stars (44 Reviews)

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Product Details

This is a plastic model kit of a 1/48 P-51B Mustang Fighter Aircraft from Tamiya. It's for ages 10 and up.

Product Rank

#16 in 1/40-1/49 Scale
#34 in Airplanes
#345 in Plastic Models

Includes

1/48 P-51B Mustang plastic model kit

Features

Approximately 60 parts in medium grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines.
Highly detailed cockpit with control stick and rudder pedals, and sculpted pilot figure.
2 styles of exhaust stubs, optional position flaps, drop tanks.
Detailed pictorial instructions.

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (EXL16018)
Paint

AS-12 - Bare Metal Silver (TAM86512)
AS-6 - Olive Drab (TAM86506)
AS-7 - Neutral Gray (TAM86507)
X-1 - Black (TAM81001) (TAM81501)
X-10 - Gun Metal (TAM81010) (TAM81510)
X-11 - Chrome Silver (TAM81011) (TAM81511)
X-18 - Semi Gloss Black (TAM81018) (TAM81518)
X-2 - White (TAM81002) (TAM81502)
X-24 - Clear Yellow (TAM81024) (TAM81524)
X-4 - Blue (TAM81004) (TAM81504)
X-5 - Green (TAM81305) (TAM81705)
X-6 - Orange (TAM81006) (TAM81506)
X-7 - Red (TAM81007) (TAM81507)
X-8 - Lemon Yellow (TAM81008) (TAM81508)
XF-1 - Flat Black (TAM81301) (TAM81701)
XF-10 - Flat Brown (TAM81310) (TAM81710)
XF-15 - Flat Flesh (TAM81715) (TAM81315)
XF-16 - Flat Aluminum (TAM81316) (TAM81716)
XF-2 - Flat White (TAM81302) (TAM81702)
XF-3 - Flat Yellow (TAM81303) (TAM81703)
XF-49 - Khaki (TAM81349) (TAM81749)
XF-5 - Flat Green (TAM81305) (TAM81705)
XF-55 - Deck Tan (TAM81355) (TAM81755)
XF-56 - Metallic Grey (TAM81356) (TAM81756)
XF-57 - Buff (TAM81357) (TAM81757)
XF-60 - Dark Yellow (TAM81360) (TAM81760)
XF-62 - Olive Drab (TAM81362) (TAM81762)
XF-63 - German Grey (TAM81363) (TAM81763)
XF-7 - Flat Red (TAM81307) (TAM81707)

Paint Brushes
Sandpaper
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
White Glue
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set
Sprue Cutter (XUR410A) (EXL55594)
Airbrush and
Accessories

Comments

As exquisite as the cockpit detail in this kit is it does suffer from a small accuracy problem. In the original Allison powered
Mustangs the cockpit floor was actually the top surface of the wing
, resulting in a curved surface. The change to the Merlin engine
require modifications which made the fuselage taller.
Consequently, a flat wooden floor was installed in all P-51's from
the B model onwards. However, this kit has the curved floor
appropriate to an early Mustang. It's easily fixed with some
sheet styrene.

Specifications

Scale: 1/48
Wingspan: 9-1/4" (23.5cm)
Fuselage Length: 8" (20.5cm)
Tamiya Product Number: 61042

Reviews

Review Summary

The reviews consistently praise the exceptional fit and quality of this model kit, highlighting its ease of assembly and detailed design that suits both beginners and experienced builders. Many appreciate the variety of decal options and aftermarket parts available, though some note minor issues with specific components like decals or part sizing. Overall, the kit is celebrated for its value, fun build experience, and ability to produce a striking representation of a historic aircraft.

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Fun and easy P-51B

By: kajoe55 (Indiana)

Model building got you down. Your project too big, too lengthy, not coming together like you wanted it to? This model is just what the doctor ordered. Skill level doesn’t matter. Tamiya makes great models and this one is made for everyone. As usual the detailing is very nice (although there are probably aftermarket kits to enhance the cockpit and wheel wells/landing gear), bombs or drop tanks, recessed panel lines, flap options, and decals for three aircraft. I highly encourage you to pick the version you want to build and then review the instructions carefully. For example, the kit comes with two different engine exhausts. If you choose to model version three, use the right part for that particular variant. No matter what, fit is great and as usual, Tamiya calls out all the paint you will need for the project. I sometimes dislike the idea of mixing paints (as they call for) but as long as you know this up front, it’s not an issue. This isn't the bubble canopy so be prepared for the birdcage painting effort. Again, depending upon the aircraft you want to model, pay attention. If you look at the box art, Shangri-La has a two tone prop spinner and the red paint continues to just short of the exhaust ports. If you haven’t painted something like that in the past, it might be a bit of a challenge. Otherwise, this is a very easy kit to put together, represents a fantastic aircraft, doesn’t take long, and will look good on your shelf or display area.

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The Best...... period

By: user109342

In my eyes the best P-51B kit ever made. Ever thing is right and where it's supposed to be. The kit falls together like 99.9% of Tamiya models. The fit is great, The instruction sheet is top notch. And the decals go on nicely. With plenty of aftermarket parts and decals. The only problem you'll have with this kit. Is what decals you'll use.

(35)

What a Kit

By: P40FredQ

Just want to say DITTO what was written above!! For me it has the markings of one of the most enigmatic aces of the Allied side Capt Don Gentile. He was a great pilot and a hero to many. He flew a number of aircraft and flew for the British in the Eagle Squadron. Tamiya has earned my respect for extreme quality and BIG bang for the buck. There are 1/48 kits that are affordable enough for me to let my 11 year old build and this is one of them.!!!! After letting my son build older tech quality he noticed immediately the difference and has been MORE encouraged to build my kits!! Thank you Tamiya!!!

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