Description
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Our 1/5th P-51D kit was designed, engineered, and tested over a six month period. Century Jet Models has produced a scale aircraft with the modeler in mind starting with a light weight, one piece epoxy fiberglass fuselage encompassing panel lines. Our P-51 flying video is awesome!
CG and weight are a concern with any scale aircraft. A layer of 4 & 6 ounce cloth combination was applied throughout the fuselage with an added layer of 6 ounce cloth in the nose section of the aircraft to provide added strength and vibration resistance. To top off this superb kit, all fiberglass parts come pre-primed.
The four piece foam wing comes with a feather edge cut which eliminates the requirement for trailing edge wood. The modeler covers the wing with 3/32″ balsa with two pieces of 2 ounce cloth (supplied by CJM) encompassing the foam junctions. The plywood spar is inserted into the foam and interlocks with the landing gear block. Results, a super strong, light-weight, one-piece wing. Our 1/5 scale P-51 landing gear with 5/8″ diameter “Brute” struts are inserted into a specially designed landing gear block to provide scale location and movement.
Three kit versions of the P-51 Mustang are available with multiple options to fit the builder’s needs: The basic kit comes with a primed epoxy fiberglass fuselage, pre-molded hatch, spun aluminum spinner, foam wings, vertical and horizontal stabs, canopy, instructions and wing plans. The deluxe kit comes with the above items plus laser cut plywood package, wood package, accessory package, and a basic cockpit. The deluxe kit with retracts are available with our 5/8″ diameter functional oleo struts and tail wheel. Optional realistic gear doors and electronic door sequencer are also available.
CG and weight are a concern with any scale aircraft. A layer of 4 & 6 ounce cloth combination was applied throughout the fuselage with an added layer of 6 ounce cloth in the nose section of the aircraft to provide added strength and vibration resistance. To top off this superb kit, all fiberglass parts come pre-primed.
The four piece foam wing comes with a feather edge cut which eliminates the requirement for trailing edge wood. The modeler covers the wing with 3/32″ balsa with two pieces of 2 ounce cloth (supplied by CJM) encompassing the foam junctions. The plywood spar is inserted into the foam and interlocks with the landing gear block. Results, a super strong, light-weight, one-piece wing. Our 1/5 scale P-51 landing gear with 5/8″ diameter “Brute” struts are inserted into a specially designed landing gear block to provide scale location and movement.
Three kit versions of the P-51 Mustang are available with multiple options to fit the builder’s needs: The basic kit comes with a primed epoxy fiberglass fuselage, pre-molded hatch, spun aluminum spinner, foam wings, vertical and horizontal stabs, canopy, instructions and wing plans. The deluxe kit comes with the above items plus laser cut plywood package, wood package, accessory package, and a basic cockpit. The deluxe kit with retracts are available with our 5/8″ diameter functional oleo struts and tail wheel. Optional realistic gear doors and electronic door sequencer are also available.
![P-51 Mustang Fuselage Dimensions P-51 Mustang Fuselage Dimensions](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F-EeBy9QuUk/TfN4SETlTGI/AAAAAAAABQY/cnwhO-AKtVI/s1600/NA-133+top+view+web.jpg)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Wing Span: 82″
Length: 70″
Weight: 20 – 22 pounds
Length: 70″
Weight: 20 – 22 pounds
This was the first production P-51 with a complete overhaul. The wing did not have that famous leading edge kink in it. The landing gear was visibly smaller. The profile shows new lines with a taller tail (later versions). The fuselage was a bit more slender and the length was increased to 33.33 feet. The wingspan stayed the same. The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in 1940 by North American Aviation in response to a requirement of the British Purchasing Commission. The Purchasing Commission approached North American Aviation to build Curtiss P-40 fighters under.