{"product_id":"tamiya-1-48-f-51d-mustang-korean-war-version","title":"Tamiya 1\/48 F-51D Mustang - \"Korean War Version\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ugs\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-mast\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ugs-eyebrow\"\u003eTamiya . 1\/48 Aircraft Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ugs-title\"\u003eTamiya 1\/48 F-51D Mustang, Korean War Version\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-chips\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1\/48 Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKorean War Subject\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlastic Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003e61044\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Tamiya 1\/48 F-51D Mustang, Korean War Version Model Kit recreates the North American Mustang as it appeared during its post-World War II service with the United States Air Force. The model captures the aircraft's distinctive bubble canopy, streamlined fuselage, low-mounted wings, and single-engine fighter configuration. Based on the widely produced P-51D, the F-51D represents the Mustang's continued use as a combat aircraft during the Korean War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe kit depicts the F-51D's characteristic six-gun wing configuration and underwing attachment points associated with external fuel tanks and ground-attack ordnance. Its Korean War subject offers builders an opportunity to represent the Mustang's transition from a World War II fighter to a close-air-support aircraft. With its recognizable airframe and postwar historical setting, this 1\/48 scale kit is suited to military aviation collectors and aircraft model builders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eSpec Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-hl\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 3v18M7 6l5 3 5-3M6 11h12M7 17l5-3 5 3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eBubble Canopy Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eCaptures the F-51D's distinctive clear bubble canopy for improved cockpit visibility and an accurate postwar silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2v4M12 18v4M2 12h4M18 12h4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eSix-Gun Wing Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eRepresents the aircraft's armament layout with three .50 caliber machine gun positions molded into each wing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 3l7 3v6c0 4-3 7-7 9-4-2-7-5-7-9V6z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eKorean War Era Subject\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eDepicts the F-51D as fielded in Korean War ground-attack and close-air-support operations, with underwing mounting points for external stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ugs-sub\"\u003eAlso featured\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ugs-flist\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eStreamlined single-engine fighter airframe\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDetailed fuselage and wing configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCharacteristic underwing equipment mounting locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eClassic Mustang wing and tail design\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSuitable for Korean War aircraft displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eStatic plastic model assembly kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRepresents the postwar designation of the P-51D Mustang\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eContents Manifest\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ugs-manifest\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1\/48 F-51D Mustang, Korean War Version plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFuselage and wing assembly components\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCockpit and canopy components\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLanding gear components\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAssembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eData Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\" style=\"padding:0\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"ugs-spec\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamiya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth American F-51D Mustang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eScale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilitary Aircraft Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKorean War aircraft configuration, bubble canopy, detailed Mustang airframe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61044\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"ugs-more\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eMore info: the F-51D Mustang and Tamiya's 1\/48 Aircraft Series \u003cspan class=\"pl\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"more-in\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eAbout the North American F-51D Mustang\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe North American Mustang originated from the NA-73X prototype developed in 1940 for the British Royal Air Force. The aircraft evolved through several versions during World War II, with the P-51D becoming its most widely produced variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe P-51D featured a bubble canopy for improved visibility and six wing-mounted .50 caliber machine guns, with three installed in each wing. Its underwing pylons could accommodate external fuel tanks or bombs, allowing the aircraft to perform escort, fighter, and ground-attack missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eIn 1948, the P-51 designation was changed to F-51 under the United States Air Force's revised aircraft designation system. When the Korean War began in 1950, F-51D Mustangs were deployed for ground-attack and close-air-support operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe aircraft's ability to operate at relatively low speeds made it useful for identifying and engaging ground targets in coordination with forward air controllers. However, its liquid-cooled engine was vulnerable to damage from ground fire, contributing to combat losses during the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eAbout the Tamiya 1\/48 Aircraft Model Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eTamiya's 1\/48 scale aircraft model range features military aircraft from World War II through the modern aviation era. The series includes fighters, bombers, and ground-attack aircraft representing different nations and operational periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe 1\/48 scale format provides a balance between aircraft detail and practical display size. Selected releases focus on specific historical configurations, allowing builders to represent aircraft as they appeared during particular campaigns or stages of their service history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hobby Time","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50690071003333,"sku":"TAM\/61044","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8355\/files\/61044_a__64596.webp?v=1791911899","url":"https:\/\/www.usagundamstore.com\/products\/tamiya-1-48-f-51d-mustang-korean-war-version","provider":"USA Gundam Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}