P-51K Mustang

The P-51K was the variant of the legendary Mustang produced at the North American Aviation plant in Dallas as an evolution of the P-51D. These aircraft operated over Europe, escorting USAAF bombers and serving with the RAF as the Mustang Mk IVa, as well as in the Pacific theater, supporting operations in the Philippines and on Iwo Jima, and escorting B-29 bombers over Japan.
The K model was created as a crisis solution due to a shortage of Hamilton Standard propellers, yet it quickly proved its combat effectiveness. It became a symbol of the flexibility of American wartime industry and the global reach of the Mustang.
Features and box contents

The P-51K model is based on the brand-new 2025 Arma Hobby tooling and builds into an accurate miniature of the Dallas (NT) Mustang, featuring the characteristic Dallas Hood canopy and optional Aeroproducts or Hamilton Standard propellers.

What makes this kit special:

- Brand-new 2025 tooling excellent geometry, crisp detail, and outstanding fit
- Smoothed wing panels the only 1/72 Mustang kit with wings replicated as on the real aircraft
- Multiple configuration options build aircraft from the ETO, RAF, or Pacific (different props, canopies, antennas)
- High-quality Techmod decals markings for 3 historical aircraft (USAAF Pacific, USAAF ETO, RAF)
- Pre-cut masks for canopy and wheels, making painting easier
- Clear assembly stand helps with correct landing gear alignment and safe handling
- Download code for 3D accessories optional parts to print

Whats inside the box:

- plastic parts to build one miniature
- Techmod decal sheet
- canopy and wheel masks
- clear mounting and transport stand
- assembly instructions with 3 painting options
- code to download free 3D accessories

Colour and markings:

- P-51K-10-NT Mustang, pilot: Lt. Bertram Lee, 342nd Fighter Squadron, 348th Fighter Group, Luzon, Philipines 1945
- P-51K-1-NT Mustang, pilot: Lt. Carl E Decklar, 354th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group, Steeple Morden, England 1945. Retrofitted Hamilton Standard propeller.
- Mustang IVa (P-51K-15-NT), pilot: F/Lt. S. Doley, No. 19 Fighter Squadron, RAF, England 1945