Arma Hobby 70075 - 1:72 P-51B Mustang China/Burma/India

Arma Hobby 70075 – P-51B Mustang China/Burma/India – 1:72 Scale Model Kit

This plastic model kit represents the P-51B Mustang fighter in markings used in the China-Burma-India (CBI) theater during World War II. These aircraft were used by the U.S. 14th Air Force and other Allied units to escort bombers over the Himalayas and conduct ground attack missions against Japanese supply lines in Southeast Asia.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 13.5 cm
• Manufacturer: Arma Hobby
• Skill level: intermediate

Note: Kit does not include glue, paints, or tools. Assembly and painting required.

Recommended tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding paper
• Plastic glue
• Brushes
• Paints as per instructions

About the P-51B Mustang:

The P-51B was one of the early long-range Mustang variants powered by the Packard-built Merlin engine. Recognized by its “razorback” fuselage, it proved highly effective in the CBI theater, performing bomber escort and interdiction missions. Its combination of range, speed, and firepower made it one of the most respected fighters of the war.

Aircraft data:

• Length: approx. 9.8 m
• Wingspan: 11.3 m
• Engine: Packard V-1650-3 Merlin, 1300 hp
• Top speed: approx. 710 km/h
• Armament: 4 × .50 cal Browning MGs + bombs/drop tanks

About Arma Hobby:

Arma Hobby is a Polish manufacturer known for its high-quality 1:72 aircraft model kits. Their kits feature outstanding detail, fit, and historically accurate markings, making them a favorite among scale modelers worldwide.