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1/72 - North American P-51B/C/F.6 Mustang Mk.III/D by Arma Hobby - P-51B/C & F.6 released - P-51D in 2023 ?


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http://armahobbynews.pl/en/blog/2021/12/09/p-51-b-c-mustang-expert-set-inbox/

https://www.facebook.com/ArmaHobby/posts/4873185722711746

 

Preordable: https://www.armahobby.com/blog/p-51-b-c-mustang-preorders-started.html

 

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Let’s see all goodies included in the new Arma Hobby P-51 B/C Mustang™ Expert Set! Examine details of all significant aeroplane subvariants included in the kit. We are waiting for your comments and questions. 

 

PLASTIC PARTS

Most of the kit detail is made from high-quality plastic. Set includes parts for early and late versions of P-51 B/C Mustang and F-6 C Mustang photo-reconnaissance variant.

Optional are:

  • Nose panels
  • Radio arrangement
  • Fuselage fuel tank
  • Two types of the canopy, open and close position
  • Photo equipment windows
  • Vertical stabiliser fillet.
  • Two types of underwing fuel tanks
  • 250 lb bombs

 

Instructions: http://armahobbynews.pl/en/blog/2021/11/30/70038-p-51-b-c-mustang-expert-set-assembly-instruction/

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V.P.

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Good afternoon Wojtek

 I would like to know if you plan to release "Simple sets" of the P 51B/C Mustang (without PE ,decals and mask) next year ? as you have already done so with the Hurricanes , Wildcats and your other products ..

 

Best Regards

Patrice

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  • Homebee changed the title to 1/72 - North American P-51B/C Mustang by Arma Hobby - released
On 10/11/2021 at 12:07 PM, Denford said:

Could somebody with a good knowledge of P-51s say if there is an Alison-engined variant that has the wings of the B/C ?

 

The A-36 Invader and the P-51A both have the same four .50cal wing guns, so you could use the wing from the Arma kit when it comes out; the landing lights were not the same. (You would have to add the dive brakes if building an A-36.) All of the Allison Mustangs had the same wing and landing gear, but  the landing lights, armament, and radiator inlets/outlets aren't the same for all of them. The Valiant Wings Airframe in Miniature on the early Mustangs would be an excellent reference to see all the detail differences between all the variants.

Mike

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10 hours ago, 72modeler said:

The Valiant Wings Airframe in Miniature on the early Mustangs would be an excellent reference to see all the detail differences between all the variants.

I'd advise caution on that recommendation - they don't spot the difference in fuselage depth between the Allison engined and Merlin engined variants for a start.

The photo's and technical manual extracts are good, but any scale drawings and isometric drawings or descriptions purporting to show differences between variants need to be verified for errors and omissions

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11 hours ago, 72modeler said:

 and I don't think the P-51A had wing pylons for stores or fuel tanks.

 

This is not exatly true....   they had it mounted. They carried fuel tanks and bombs, and even bazooka tubes. 
 

https://gndn.wordpress.com/tag/cbi/#jp-carousel-2188

 

https://www.wikiwand.com/en/North_American_P-51_Mustang_variants

 

 

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4 hours ago, Dave Swindell said:

they don't spot the difference in fuselage depth between the Allison engined and Merlin engined variants

Yes, and they failed to comment on the main spar/rear wheel bay inaccuracies in any of the kit reviews, but it still is an excellent overall reference, which is what I said. (Not everybody is blessed with the encyclopedic knowledge of an Edgar Brooks or a reference library like Dana Bell- myself included!)

Mike

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4 hours ago, Dave Swindell said:

I'd advise caution on that recommendation - they don't spot the difference in fuselage depth between the Allison engined and Merlin engined variants for a start.

The photo's and technical manual extracts are good, but any scale drawings and isometric drawings or descriptions purporting to show differences between variants need to be verified for errors and omissions

Yes, I missed that, but I just now got my copy, and I haven't had a chance to read it carefully in its entirety. I have removed the incorrect statement in my original post- thanks for letting me know, Dave.  I apologize for the misinformation. If I have any Mustang-related questions, I always go to the P-51 SIG and ask the experts.

Mike

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