Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7756
North American P-51D Mustang Diecast Model
USAAF 352nd FG, 487th FS, #44-13321 Cripes A' Mighty 3rd, George Preddy, RAF Bodney, England, July 1944 | |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| North American P-51D Mustang | | 8" | | 9.25" |
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P-51D Mustang 'Cripes A' Mighty 3rd' was flown by Major George Preddy, one of the top American fighter aces of World War Two. Serving with the 352nd Fighter Group, Preddy used the aircraft during escort and fighter sweep missions over Europe in 1944. The Mustang featured the group's distinctive blue nose markings and carried Preddy's personal nose art. Flying the P-51D, he achieved numerous aerial victories against German fighters, including Bf 109s and Fw 190s. Preddy became one of the highest scoring USAAF Mustang aces before being killed in action in December 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge.
Designed to meet an RAF requirement for fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, the P-51 Mustang was first flown on October 26th, 1940. This versatile aircraft was capable of escorting bombers on long-range missions, engaging in dogfights, and dropping down to destroy German targets on the ground. At least eight versions of the P-51 were produced, but it was the definitive P-51D that gave the Mustang its classic warbird appearance. Britain and the US both tested the airframe with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which gave the aircraft tremendous performance gains. The Truman Senate War Investigating Committee called the Mustang "the most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence." © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:48 scale P-51 Mustang is a well-thought-out, quality product, constructed almost entirely from diecast metal with intelligent use of plastic components. The sliding canopy opens to reveal pad printed flight controls, instrument panel and radio equipment boxes. The all-metal propeller spins freely, and the wing flaps and radiator cowling are also movable. Separately applied metal exhaust stacks have six flanged pipes on each side, and pad printed rivets can be seen on the flaps, engine cowling and rudder. Landing gear and doors are constructed as a complete subassembly for easy configuration. Releases in this series include a variety of wing mounted external fuel tanks and ordnance.
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The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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