P-51B Mustang Birdcage canopy 1/48

The North American P-51B Mustang was the first production version of the famous American fighter to be equipped with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which greatly improved its performance at altitude. The B version featured a "birdcage" cockpit with a framed overlay and was deployed in 1943 on both the European and Pacific theaters.

The Eduard P-51B Mustang Birdcage canopy kit in 1/48 scale (cat. no. 82107) from the ProfiPACK edition offers:

• Detailed plastic parts with fine engraving

• Colorful etched accessories for the interior

• Pre-cut masks for cab and wheels

• Decals for six authentic camouflage schemes:

  • P-51B-10-NA, s/n 42-106730, VF*P, "Reegies Reply", Capt. John T. Godfrey, 336th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF, Debden, UK, April 1944

  • P-51B-5-NA, s/n 43-6787, G4*Q, "Shanty Irish", Capt. Gil O'Brien, 362nd FS, 357th FG, 8th AF, Leiston, UK, June 1944

  • P-51B-5-NA, s/n 43-6461, CS*Q, "Hot Pants", Lt. Richard Rabb, 370th FS, 359th FG, 8th AF, East Waltham, UK, July 1944

  • P-51B-10-NA, s/n 42-106501, CM*M, "Betty Jane", Col. Charles McCorckle, 31st FG, 15th AF, San Severo, Italy, July 1944

  • P-51B-15, s/n 43-24857, 90, "Dorothy II", Capt. Robert M. Barkey, 318th FS, 325th FG, 15th AF, Lesina, Italy, June 1944

  • P-51B-1, s/n 43-12405, 76th FS, 23rd FG, Col. D.L. "Tex" Hill, China, 1944

Designed for the more experienced modeler with an interest in WWII aviation, this model offers a high level of detail and historical accuracy.

The package does not include paint or glue needed for assembly.