Tamiya 25205 USAAF P-51D Mustang & 1/4 Ton 4X4 Light Vehicle 1/48 Scale Kits

Tamiya ventured into the modeling business in 1948, with a scale wooden ship model kit. Since then, Tamiya has been striving to offer merchandise that can truly be called 'First in Quality Around the World.' Now Tamiya is offering more than 300 different products, both in the fields of precision static models and high performance radio control vehicles. These products are not only sold in Japan but also exported in vast quantities to the United States, Europe, South East Asia, and to many other parts of the world. The standard of excellence achieved by Tamiya is regarded as among the very finest in the world of model hobbies. This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting. Item is brand new and in its original factory packaging. Listing images are stock pictures provided by the manufacturer or the distributor. 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 4×4 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. 4x4 Light Vehicle facilitated great performance by rigid, lightweight structure, and reliable engine, and over 600,000 were produced during WWII.