P-51D Mustang Model

Scale: 1/48
Wingspan: 10"
Fuselage Length: 8"

Hand-made and hand-painted, the scale model of the P-51D Mustang that we offer is of museum quality. Carefully carved from mahogany by skilled craftsmen, every piece is sanded and primed many times until perfect. A final coat of clear lacquer seals in the intricate details which have been meticulously painted on by talented artists. Each model comes with a beautiful mahogany stand and undergoes several stages of quality control before being put in its box. Rest assured that when our customers receive their orders, they are not just getting a fine piece of woodwork, but a spectacular work of art. The P-51D Mustang is great for both personal collections and gifts.

The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is a long-range, single-seat fighter aircraft that served with Allied forces in the middle years of World War II, becoming one of the conflict's most effective and recognizable aircraft. The P-51 flew most of its wartime missions as a bomber escort in raids over Germany to help ensure Allied air superiority from early 1944.

The P-51D variant is considered the definitive Mustang. Ordered in 1943, it had a bubble canopy which provided the pilot with a valuable all-around view. It was also fitted with additional armament. The P-51D became the most widely produced version. Between 1941 and 1945, the US Army Air Force ordered 14,855 aircraft, 7,956 of which were P-51Ds. During the Korean War, the P-51D was used primarily for close support of ground forces until withdrawn from combat in1953.

The P-51 has a combat record of 4,950 aerial victories and 4,131 ground kills, resulting in a 11:1 kill ratio. After World War II and the Korean conflict, many aircraft were converted for civilian use, especially air racing. The P-51 remained in service with more than 30 air forces after World War II, and the last was retired from active service in the early 1980s. Some countries that have flown the Mustang include Australia, China, Japan, the Philippines, Sweden and Israel. In the mid-1960s, Ford Motor Company named its new coupe after the fighter. The P-51 has appeared in various films such as Empire of the Sun, Memphis Belle, and Saving Private Ryan.