Hangar 9 P-51 .60 ARF

Wartime purist can experience the P-51D Mustang 60 ARF, patterned after a full-size WWII Mustang flown by Captain Freddie Ohr of the 15th Air Force.

• New hardened metal struts and adjustable down locks
• Prepainted fiberglass cowl w/ molded Merlin exhaust stacks
• Pre-installed retractable landing gear

Hangar 9's ARF version of the venerable P-51D really is unlike any other Mustang ARF. Its impressive .60-size airframe alone sets it apart from other Mustang ARFs that are almost all .40-size. The larger size has allowed Hangar 9 to better match its proportions and lines to that of the real thing since it's not as affected by the scaling issues a .40-size model would face.

Underscoring the scale design is an UltraCote trim scheme that's patterned after an actual wartime P-51D dubbed "Marie." Marie was flown by USAAF ace Captain Freddie F. Ohr of the 15th Air Force. Except for the addition of invasion stripes on the wings, the kit's markings are virtually identical to Captain Ohr's plane – right down to the name on the nose and the ID number on the tail. A prepainted fiberglass cowl with molded Merlin exhaust stacks is also included.

To ease assembly, Hangar 9 has simplified the servo installation. Aileron servos mount in precut servo bays in the wings. The rudder and elevator benefit from direct servo linkage with precut servo mounts for each in the tail. Having all the servos right next to their corresponding control surfaces like this makes setting up control throws and tweaking links much easier.

Retractable landing gear included. Install a compatible retract servo, like JR's low-profile S703 or Expert's low-profile SL680 to complete the landing gear and install. Total assembly time takes as little as 20 hours. Depending on the type of engine chosen, the finished model weighs in at around 7 pounds completely assembled.

Optional Accessories for Hangar P-51