1:32 P-51D/F-51D Mustang Hamilton standart propelle

The Hamilton Standard propeller for the Mustang in 1:32 scale

A replacement propeller for the model of the P-51D Mustang fighter aircraft in 1:32 scale, in the Hamilton Standard execution. The propeller sits right at the front of the model, so every inaccuracy in the shape of a blade and every trace of filling shows on it. A replacement part solves both at once: it has the blades in one piece and the hub cleanly worked.

The real subject

The P-51D was the most widespread version of the Mustang, recognizable by the bubble canopy and the lowered spine of the fuselage. It was driven by a four-blade propeller. The designation F-51D belongs to the same machine after the postwar change of the designation system, when the letter F replaced the letter P for fighter aircraft; it is therefore one and the same type, not two different executions. Machines of this series flew with propellers from several suppliers and the shape of the blades differs between them, so check from your references which execution was carried by the machine you are building.

Building and painting tips

• Try the seating of the hub dry; the diameter of the shaft tends to differ in every kit.
• Cut the surplus material off with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the surface.
• Before painting, wash the part in lukewarm soapy water and degrease it.
• Paint the blades while they are still accessible from every side.
• A suitable glue for the material used is given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Terms of supply

This is an accessory for a kit, not a standalone model. The model of the aircraft, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise. The exact contents of the package are given in the manufacturer's instructions.