Tamiya Models North American P-51D Mustang Model Kit, 12 Years & Up

i've been away from styrene models since i was a kid using Testors and a brush. i picked up the hobby again this year, and finally got around to learning to airbrush models. This was the fifth model i did this year, and it was my first Tamiya product. Now the light bulb goes on... the old Monogram and Revell models are fun, but the recessed panel lines and wonderful mold quality of Tamiya will help take your models to the next level. Parts fit is fantastic (especially after battling through a Revell P-40 before this) and the decals are great. Documentation options seemed good, but i'm not going for museum quality replicas. Having recessed panel lines, i was also able to use washes for subtle differentiation between panels which really was a nice finishing touch. Can't wait to do another Tamiya kit!

Good level of detail, great build direction set and great parts fit.

Box came slightly damaged, but parts fine. Easy to paint, fun to make. 3 sets of decals, easy to put on. Overall great late-war model to add to a collection. However, I recommend doing Academy's 1/48 p-39 first.

Update: I am enjoying this model. The detail, the fit, its all great. I believe that I did find a small error in the instructions. The rudder pedals appear to be backward . ( See pics) I turned them around so that the pilot can reach them with his feet. No big deal.

I recently got back into modeling after about 10+ years and this was my first Tamiya model I’ve built.Much more detail and better fitting parts than the Revells I’ve been doing all my modeling life.Only problem I had was attaching the right landing gear,though I believe that had more to do with extremely thick testors glue not getting into the small spaces.Decal quality was excellent (thick/no tears) although if you’re looking for something along the lines of pin-up girls you need to go aftermarket,the sets you get do feel a bit PG for a warbird.

This is an outstanding kit for anyone. The beginner can build a very suitable display piece by following the instructions and using very basic techniques while the experienced builder can create a masterpiece. Highly recommended.

This was the first model of this era that I've ever completed and I was extremely happy with how it turned out. The instructions were very easy to follow and all of the parts went together seamlessly.

Typical over the top Tamiya quality and engineering.Nicely done engraved panel lines, perfectly fitting wing roots, good cockpit detail and the usual quality Tamiya decals. (though I chose to use aftermarket decals)