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P-51K Mustang™ 1/72 – the Dallas-built Mustang on two fronts
The P-51K was the variant of the legendary Mustang produced at the North American Aviation plant in Dallas as an evolution of the P-51D. These aircraft operated over Europe, escorting USAAF bombers and serving with the RAF as the Mustang Mk IVa, as well as in the Pacific theater, supporting operations in the Philippines and on Iwo Jima, and escorting B-29 bombers over Japan.
The K model was created as a crisis solution due to a shortage of Hamilton Standard propellers, yet it quickly proved its combat effectiveness. It became a symbol of the flexibility of American wartime industry and the global reach of the Mustang.
Features and box contents
The P-51K model is based on the brand-new 2025 Arma Hobby tooling and builds into an accurate miniature of the Dallas (NT) Mustang, featuring the characteristic “Dallas Hood” canopy and optional Aeroproducts or Hamilton Standard propellers.
What makes this kit special:
Brand-new 2025 tooling – excellent geometry, crisp detail, and outstanding fit.
Smoothed wing panels – the only 1/72 Mustang kit with wings replicated as on the real aircraft.
Multiple configuration options – build aircraft from the ETO, RAF, or Pacific (different props, canopies, antennas).
P-51K-1-NT Mustang, pilot: Lt. Carl E Decklar, 354th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group, Steeple Morden, England 1945. Retrofitted Hamilton Standard propeller.
Mustang IVa (P-51K-15-NT), pilot: F/Lt. S. Doley, No. 19 Fighter Squadron, RAF, England 1945
History of the P-51K – flexibility in combat
Like the earlier P-51B/C, the P-51D Mustang was produced in two North American Aviation factories: Inglewood, California, and Dallas, Texas. Aircraft built in Inglewood were marked NA, while those from Dallas carried the NT code. Although both lines produced almost identical airframes, Dallas-built Mustangs featured several small yet distinctive differences.
One of the major challenges of large-scale production was the shortage of Hamilton Standard propellers, which had been used on earlier Mustangs. To keep production moving, the Dallas plant introduced the P-51K-1-NT with an Aeroproducts propeller. Once the supply of Hamilton Standard propellers was restored, production returned to the D designation. Another recognizable feature was the “Dallas Hood” canopy. Slightly more bulged than the standard Inglewood bubble canopy, it improved rearward visibility.
The P-51K saw combat on multiple fronts. In Europe, it served with the USAAF and the RAF. In the Pacific, it flew from the Philippines and Iwo Jima, where it took part in long-range escort missions protecting B-29 Superfortress bombers over Japan. These missions were among the longest fighter operations of the war.
P-51K Mustang™ – the master of adaptation in 1/72 scale
The 1/72 scale kit from Arma Hobby captures this unique variant with exceptional attention to detail: realistic smoothed wing surfaces, refined fuselage shape, the distinctive “Dallas Hood” canopy, and configuration elements for both the European and Pacific theaters. Thanks to outstanding fit and smart engineering, the kit is easy to build while offering maximum realism.
Keywords: P-51K Mustang, 1/72 scale model, Arma Hobby, USAAF, RAF, World War II, Dallas Hood, Aeroproducts, Hamilton Standard, Philippines, Iwo Jima, B-29 escort.
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P-51 B-7-NA Mustang, “JEANNE III” Cpt. Burton N. Rodier, 26th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Group, China 1944
Mustangs in the CBI Theatre
Known for their fights over Europe in the Allied air forces, the Mustangs were first and foremost purebred fighters that successfully escorted the ‘Flying Fortresses’ raids against the Reich and brought the German Luftwaffe to its ultimate doom. No less important and interesting, however, were the battles against the Japanese in which Mustangs took part in areas including China and Burma.
In the so-called CBI Theatre (China-Burma-India), the way aviation was used was very different from Europe. Instead of large strategic air strikes, tactical operations consisting of supporting ground troops, defending them from enemy aviation, attacking ground targets and reconnaissance predominated. In such a role, too, the fast and powerful Mustang proved itself admirably, thanks to its high payload, becoming an effective assault and even dive bomber, armed with a variety of bombs and rockets, able to operate safely without an escort!
Development and History
Designed in the USA to British order, the North American P-51 Mustang aircraft was initially produced with the USA-made Allison engine, tuned for low altitude. Already this version was a success and went into service not only with the RAF, but also with the US Air Force. These aircraft performed best as reconnaissance and attack planes; at high altitudes they lacked power.
The problem was solved by the use of the legendary British Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which, manufactured under licence by Packard, made the Mustang the best fighter of World War II. Mass production of the new version of the Mustang was carried out at North American plants in California under the designation P-51B-NA and in Texas as P-51C-NT.
A total of 3,738 B and C version aircraft were built. Some 900 of these, under the designation Mustang Mk III, were transferred to the RAF and to the Polish Air Force, RAAF, RCAF and Free French. Introduced into service in late 1943, they were gradually replaced by aircraft of the new P-51D/K version from mid-1944
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P-51D Mustang 1/72 – Early Versions (D-5 / D-10) – Arma Hobby 2025
This kit represents the early versions of the famous North American P-51D Mustang, which fought over Germany in 1944–1945 with the 8th USAAF and the Polish Air Force in the RAF. The Mustang became an icon of Allied air power, escorting bombers deep into enemy territory and securing air superiority against the Luftwaffe.
The model is based on original Arma Hobby 2025 tooling and allows you to build all World War II operational variants: P-51D, P-51K, and F-6D/K (photo-reconnaissance aircraft).
Key features:
Modern sprues – designed for easy assembly with realistically rendered details appropriate for 1/72 scale.
Unique feature – the only 1/72 Mustang kit with correctly represented puttied wing panels.
Techmod decals – high quality, with finely printed stencils and unit markings.
Pre-cut masks – for canopy and wheels, making precise painting much easier.
P-51 D-5-NA Mustang, pilot: Cpt. Jack Ilfrey, 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force, RAF Kings Cliffe, England 1944
Mustang IV (P-51 D-5 NT), pilot: F/Lt Janusz Franckiewicz, No. 303 (Polish) Squadron, RAF Andrews Field, England, April 1945
More about Mustang kit
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Produced under license from Boeing. Boeing, P-51 Mustang and the distinctive Boeing logos, product markings and trade dress are trademarks of The Boeing Company.
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Description Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a “Schwalbe”All-new Arma Hobby tooling – 2025The Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a “Schwalbe” was the world’s first mass-produced jet fighter to enter combat service. The Arma Hobby kit is produced using completely new tooling manufactured in 2025, based on a highly accurate 3D airframe model by Arthur Bentley, one of the most respected aviation researchers and draughtsmen.The project focuses on faithful reproduction of the aircraft’s shape, correct geometry, and a high level of detail, while maintaining a logical and modeller-friendly assembly design. The model reproduces characteristic features of the Me 262, including deployed leading-edge slats, richly detailed landing gear bays, R4M air-to-air rockets, and 250 kg bombs.The 1/72 scale kit represents the single-seat fighter version A-1a and allows the modeller to build three historical marking options.Kit contents:Two grey plastic spruesOne clear sprue containing cockpit canopy partsThe Arma Jig assembly stand to assist with correct alignment of componentsMetal nose weight to ensure proper balance of the finished modelDecal sheet with three marking options:Two wartime schemesOne post-war schemePainting masks for the canopyCode to download a file for 3D printing accessories for the kitThe kit is intended for self-assembly and painting.Markings options:Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a, W.Nr. 500071 “White 3”, Oberfähnrich (officer cadet) Hans Guido Mutke, 9./JG 7, München-Riem / Fürstenfeldbruck airfields, Germany, April 1945Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a, Jagdverband 44, Generalleutnant (Lieutenant General) Adolf Galland, unit commander, München-Riem airfield, Germany, February–April 1945Avia S-92 “Turbina”, V-40, Czechoslovak Air Force, 5th Fighter Flight (5. stíhací letka), Žatec airfield, 1947–1950Commercial information:Pre-order: Planned before the holiday seasonShipping: Second half of January 2026Learn more on our blog: Arma Hobby News BlogMesserschmitt Me 262 A-1a “Schwalbe” – The Birth of the Jet AgeThe Messerschmitt Me 262 was an aircraft ahead of its time. As the world’s first mass-produced jet fighter to enter combat service, it heralded the arrival of a completely new era in military aviation. Its story began even before the outbreak of the Second World War, when German engineers set out to create an aircraft capable of surpassing the limitations of piston-engine propulsion.Jet fighter aeroplane is bornThe path of the Me 262 to front-line service was long and difficult. Technical challenges associated with the development of jet engines, continuous design changes, and organisational decisions delayed its combat debut until late 1944. By the time the aircraft reached operational units, the situation of the Third Reich had already become desperate, and Allied air superiority was overwhelming.In its fighter version, the A-1a, the Me 262 was conceived primarily as an interceptor designed to destroy Allied bomber formations. Its greatest advantage was speed, far exceeding the performance of contemporary piston-engined fighters. Combined with heavy armament—four 30 mm MK 108 cannons—it gave the pilot the ability to deliver devastating attacks against heavy bombers in a short time and disengage before escorting fighters could react.Me-262 Operational serviceIn combat, the Me 262 confirmed its remarkable potential. At the same time, it quickly became clear that even such an advanced aircraft could not, on its own, reverse the course of the war. The limited number of aircraft produced, chronic fuel shortages, short engine service life, and effective Allied attacks on airfields and technical infrastructure severely restricted its operational use.After the war, the Me 262 did not disappear from the pages of history. Captured aircraft became the subject of intensive study at Allied research centres, while in Czechoslovakia a short production run was launched using preserved documentation and components. These aircraft, known as the Avia S-92 and CS-92, remained in service until 1950, primarily in air defence roles.Icon of aerospace developmentToday, the Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a remains one of the most recognisable aircraft of the Second World War. It stands as a symbol of a technological leap that came too late to change the outcome of the conflict, yet early enough to permanently shape the future of fighter aviation for decades to come.
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