It's been a while since I built a P-51 and Tamiya's version in 1:32 scale was the right choice. It features great engineering and a clever option that makes it possible to build both a flying as well as a landed version at once, using nuts, bolts, magnets and steel parts. I however didn't use this option to its fullest but it's worth mentioning. I added some Eduard parts where necessary.
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The build was a treat. The fit is all but perfect and the detail is overwhelming straight out of the box. The engine is moulded very well and is a small kit all in itself. For the cockpit, for once, I only used the parts provided by Tamiya, which was all it needed really. I'm very pleased with it. The biggest addition was the upgrade of the machine gun bays with PE ammo belts and all metal covers. I think they look really well.