The P-51D Mustang "Gold Giant Scale Edition" is a WWII, Single Engine Fighter Airplane. This 1/5th Scale Warbird boasts Incredible Scale Accuracy, along with the Ease of Assembly made possible by Gold Edition Engineering. FEATURES: Utilizes Familiar Wood Kit-Building Techniques, Tools, and Materials. Precisely Interlocking Parts Designed through AUTOCAD, and a thorough Photo-Illustated Manual Help Guide Modelers Through the Assembly Process. Kit Includes Many Precision-Formed Scale Details, such as Radiator Scoop, Cowl Bottom, Gun and Exhaust Ports In the Air, the Giant P-51D Delivers Scale Flying Performance, and its Large Size makes it Easy To See and Appreciate. IMAA (International Miniature Aircraft Association) Legal. Fully-Symmetrical Wing 6 to 7 channel radio with 10 servos (see REQUIRES) INCLUDES: ABS Parts (Cowl, Gun, Exhaust Ports, Radiator Scoop), Clear Canopy, Pushrods, Full Size Plans, Photo-Illustrated Instructions and All Wood to Complete the Kit. REQUIRES: Engine: 2.1-2.8 cu in (35-45cc)(Glow) or 2.5-4.2 cu in (41-70cc)(Gas) 5"* Spinner, Propeller, Engine Mount, Fuel Tubing, Easy Filler Fuel Valve, 16-20oz Fuel Tank (see commments on multicylinder option) Main Gear*, Tailwheel Retract, Air Control Kit. (see comment on gear) Radio: 6 to 7 Channel Servos: 10 (Standard: 2-Flaps, 1-Retracts, 1-Tailwheel Steering, 1-Throttle High Torque (over 45 oz-in): 2-Elevator, 1-Rudder, 2-Ailerons Y-Harness: 4 (Elevator, Flaps, Ailerons, Rudder/Tail Steering) Servo Extensions (24"): 2 Receiver Battery: 6V 1200mAh Covering: Four to Five 6-Foot Rolls and Matching Paint Misc. Items: Two 5" Main Wheels, 1¾" Tailwheel, Wheel Collars, Five Heavy-Duty Control Horns, Twenty Six Heavy-Duty Hinge Points, Sixteen #6x1/2" Sheet Metal Screws (for mounting the retracts) ½/2" Foam Rubber Padding, Switch and Charge Mounting Jack, Pull-Pull Cable System for Steerable Tailwheel, Covering Tools, Building and Field Equipment. . SPECS: Wingspan: 84.5" Wing Area: 1245 sq in Fuselage Length: 73-1/2" Weight (w/radio): 18 - 23 lbs Wing Loading: 32-35oz/ft Airfoil: Fully-Symmetrical Low-Wing Engine mount spacing: 8-1/8" from firewall (not 7-7/8" as shown in instructions). COMMENTS: This kit can be fiberglassed or covered with film covering. After market items availabe (retracts, cockpit interior, pilot, etc.) (see optionals on the Accessory Completion Guide for these items) GEAR: FIXED LANDING GEAR IS NOT INCLUDED If you are wanting to used fixed gear use ROBQ1640 Kit is designed for Robart custom gear. If using other gear, it must contact support for copies of ribs need to be hand cut to mount standard retracts. Spinner: ZINQ spinners will not fit this model due to their mounting. The O.S. FF-320 should have plenty of power to fly the Giant P-51. The cylinder will protrude through the sides of the cowl. The engine is only a couple of oz heavier than a US 41 and shouldn"t be a problem. (The 5cyl. radial won"t fit in cowl.) The ST3250 will work okay in the giant 51 also. Don"t expect super speed or much vertical performance but will work fine for most maneuvers. DECALS: P51GD01-1 per kit, P51GD02-1 per kit, P51GD03-2 per kit (decals are only available from GPM 217-398-8970x3) P51GD01 includes: (2) 5" diameter monkey decals (2) 6"L x 1½"H Yellow and Red OLD BOY logos P51GD02 includes: (1) 6-1/8"L x 2½"H Black and White instrument panel (2) 10"L x 4½"H Black and White TJW logos (2) 2¾"L x 1"H White 472 logos (2) White 826 logos P51GD03 includes: dh JAL 11/18/97 ir/jl To make this kit into the P51-B version you would need to order the following from GREAT PLANES MANUFACTURING at 217-398-8970. One CANPY097 - canopy Two P51GBD01 - decal sheet One P51GBP03 - instrucions for P51GB One P51GBP04 - Parts List P51GB One P51GBP01R - plan sheet P51GB One P51GBF01 - Fuse T-deck formers B8E, B9B, B10B Parts needed to convert to P-51B cont. Two P51GW19 - ¼ x ¼ x 30" balsa stringers Two P51GF29 - 1/8 x 3 x 23-7/8" balsa sheet One P51GBF02 - 5/8 x 3 x 23-7/8" balsa Please call for availability and prices on these items. Update 10/25/01 ldt