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P-51D Mustang Short Kit  - WGMSK704

WGM704Combo - P-51 Mustang Combo (Short Kit, Wood Pack, Insignia Sheet)

With it's clean aerodynamic design and a powerful liquid cooled engine, the Mustang was able to escort bombers to targets deed within Germany and then out fight the enemy descending on the bomber groups.

 TEST PILOT NOTES:

"A tough performer. Fast and nimble with a lot of capability."

 THE KIT

Like it's full size brother, this P-51 likes to fly. A clean design with plenty of control surface gives it exceptional performance. It is forgiving, but it's breathtaking maneuverability will delight the expert.

Specifications (as tested)
Wing Span 55"
Length 41"
Wing Area 550 sq.in.
Dry Weight 4.6 lbs.
Stab Area 99.45 sq. in.
Airfoil Semi-symmetrical
Scale 1 3/8" = 1'
Engine Size: Two stroke .25 - .45
# of Channels 4-6
Construction Information
Wings One piece foam core with Tigerskin or balsa sheeting
Fuselage Balsa box frame construction
Tail Flat 3/16" balsa sheet
Landing Gear Fixed (retracts optional)
Building Time
Frame up - 4 Hrs
Finish - 26 Hrs. average
Short Kit Contents
Arcofoam wing cores
Detailed clear canopy
Molded high impact cowls
Plywood firewall
Formed gun ports & exhausts
Landing gear straps, blocks & screws
Hinges, Horns, Engine mount
High impace belly cooler
One sets of detailed plans w/step by step instructions
Bill of materials for wood needed to build the complete airframe
Working with foam guide sheet
Retract guide sheet

Test Pilot's Performance Report

(As tested with .40 engine and 4 ch. radio)

Take off Excellent
Top speed 75+ MPH
Landing speed w/o Flaps 25 MPH
Straight out flight stability Excellent
Roll rate Excellent
Loop stability Excellent
Inverted flight Excellent
Control response Very good feel
Landing approach Low sink rate with no tip stall habits
Flare out Good
Landing No bad nose over characteristics for a tail dragger
Flying experience recommended Intermediate
 Replacements & Options
 #SK704-B Wing core  #SK704-E Hi-Impact cowling
 #SK704-C Plans  #SK704-F Hi-Impact belly cooler
 #SK704-D Molded canopy  #SK704-G Formed wing gun ports and exhausts
 #SP-143 Insignia Sheet  #RT-104 Retracts
 #SK704-W Wood Pack (all balsa, plywood, hardwood to construct model)

Wing Manuf. Parts

Why Foam Wings ? Did you know that most aircraft flown in competition (especially those winning) are flying with foam wings?