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Among warbirds, North American’s P-51 Mustang is arguably the most revered fighter of it’s era. For many RCer’s, the Mustang represents that "ultimate someday project" that modelers often dream about but never seem to find the "hundred or so hours" it takes to build a good one. You know, one that’s big, has flaps, all those scale details and markings and of course retracts. One that’s lightweight so it flies well and one that’s built to a level of quality that will make you proud to show your buddies.

Now Hangar 9 is making that ultimate someday project a next weekend reality. Hangar 9’s new 150-size P-51 Mustang can literally have you in the air next weekend, flying a large, fully decked-out scale Mustang that will have your flying buddies drooling.

It’s in the details
Hangar 9’s 150-size P-51 spans a large 77“, making it the perfect size for 1.50 through 2.00 4-strokes or 1.20 through 1.80 2-strokes. Hangar 9’s Mustang features all wood built-up construction with a fiberglass chin cowl. Plus retracts are included and come pre-installed in the wings. Scale flaps are also included, adding not only to the scale presence but significantly reducing landing speeds. Plug in stabs on aluminum tubes are utilized, while the one-piece wing bolts in place using 4 screws.

The Mustang is 90% pre-built and can be finished ready to fly is about 18 to 22 hours. Building involves gluing the wing halves together, hinging the control surfaces, installing the stabs on pre-aligned stab tubes, attaching the canopy and installing the radio and engine. To finish up just add the included final scale touches like the boom antenna, molded exhaust stacks and machine gun barrels at the leading edge. Then sit back and admire. All hardware (less spinner) is included. All structures are built of balsa and ply, using CA and epoxy glues. Build quality is excellent, on par with what you’d expect from a custom build and, like other Hangar 9 airplanes, covering is expertly done in genuine Hangar 9 UltraCote.

Summary
The Mustang is awesome! With the Saito 180 this is one powerful fast but easy to fly airplane! Weighing just 13½ pounds, this P-51 flies more like a well-mannered sport airplane than a scale warbird. Gentle, predictable slow speed handling makes this a perfect candidate for intermediate flyers. "I want one for myself!" exclaimed John Adams.