Hobby Boss 80242 P-51 B 1:72 Scale Mustang Kit  [HB-80242]

Hobby Boss 80242 P-51 B
Price:
£4.33
Brand:
Hobby Boss
Model:
HB-80242
Condition:
Brand New
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Hobby Boss 80242 P-51 B: Miniature WWII Fighter

The Hobby Boss 80242 P-51 B captures the P-51 B Mustang in a 1:72 scale model. The prototype Mustang gained its edge from the Packard V-1650-7 engine, the US-built version of the Rolls-Royce Merlin, which played a key role in the type's operational success.

Build and Fit Details

This kit features crisply moulded parts and defined panel lines to help achieve accurate joins and a tidy finish. Careful sanding and judicious use of filler will reward modellers with clean seams and historically correct proportions.

Display and Collection Value

Finished models sit well in small-scale displays and mixed collections, where the compact 1:72 footprint lets you include multiple types without using excessive shelf space.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1:72
  • Material: PS plastic
  • Assembly: Glue required
  • Paint: Not included
Yes, modellers often add thin seat belts, instrument decals or small photo-etch parts to enhance cockpit realism at this scale.
Use a gloss coat under decals to prevent silvering, apply decals with a setting solution if needed, then seal with a clear coat when dry.
No stand is included; many modellers mount the completed aircraft on aftermarket stands or simple bases depending on their display preference.
The kit's decal sheet usually provides a limited set of accurate markings; check the instructions for the specific options included.
Light sanding with fine grit, followed by a small amount of plastic filler and reshaping, will tidy joins before priming and painting.

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