The ICM 1:48 North American P-51A Mustang model kit set is a precisely crafted plastic model kit of the American fighter aircraft, intended for modeling enthusiasts. This 1/48 scale model allows for a detailed reproduction of this historic aircraft, renowned for its role in aerial operations during World War II.
Product Characteristics
The ICM P-51A Mustang model consists of high-quality molded plastic parts, accurately replicating the aircraft's structural details. The kit is designed for self-assembly and painting, allowing the modeler full personalization of the finish.
Key Technical Specifications:
Manufacturer: ICM
Model Name: North American P-51A Mustang
Scale: 1/48
Type: American WWII fighter aircraft
Material: High-quality molded plastic (polystyrene), including clear parts.
Primary Use: Building a static collector's model or historical diorama.
Kit Contents:
The box contains a complete model kit, requiring assembly and painting:
Assembly guide with detailed construction and painting diagrams.
Plastic sprues containing all necessary parts for aircraft assembly.
Decal sheet, including markings and insignia for selected painting variants.
Clear plastic parts (e.g., pilot's cockpit canopy).
The model building process involves cutting parts from the sprues, precise fitting, and cementing them together according to the included instruction manual. Some parts, including interior components, require painting before final assembly. After assembly, the model should be painted with model paints and the included decals applied to achieve a realistic appearance.
Recommended Materials and Tools (not included):
For proper assembly and finishing of the model, the following accessories are required and are not part of the kit:
Plastic sprue cutters for cutting plastic parts.
Hobby knife for removing excess plastic and precise cuts.
Modeling file or sandpaper for smoothing surfaces.
Plastic model glue (e.g., polystyrene cement).
Paintbrush or airbrush for painting.
Model paints in appropriate shades.
Suggested Paint Colors:
Typical painting schemes for the North American P-51A Mustang from World War II often use the following colors; however, detailed numbers and schemes are always included in the instruction manual provided with the kit:
Exterior Camouflage Colors: Olive Drab (flat, e.g., FS 34088) on upper surfaces and Neutral Gray (flat, e.g., FS 36270) on the underside of the fuselage and wings.
Cockpit Interior: Green Zinc Chromate or Interior Green (e.g., FS 34151).
Other Details: Flat black (e.g., anti-glare panel in front of the cockpit), silver (e.g., landing gear struts), red (e.g., engine details), black with yellow tips (propeller).
Compatibility:
The model is compatible with standard acrylic, enamel, and lacquer paints designed for plastic modeling. It can also be enhanced with dedicated aftermarket detail sets, such as photo-etched parts, resin wheels, or metal gun barrels, available from model accessory manufacturers in 1/48 scale.
If you have any questions regarding the selection of tools, paints, or other accessories for this model, please do not hesitate to contact us – we will be happy to assist you.
