The kit box is nice packed, with all the major parts well packed in a light foam wrap and clear plastic bags. All wood rib wing, nicely covered, rivets decals already applied, ailerons hinged and installed. Horizontal, elevators and rudder also all wood, air foiled surfaces, hinged and ready. Fuselage is very detailed with panel lines molded in, glass work is outstanding. US Air Force decal, dashboard decal and many others perfectly applied. Drop tank included and assembled.  Slots in the interior cardboard held all items tightly in place, so it will minimize damage from shipping.  Included with the kit are fuel tanks, engine mounts, wheels, hardware, pushrods, clear plastic canopy and nose cone, decal sheet, one-piece fiberglass cowls, and fixed wire landing gear plus other necessary hardware. You will need to purchase some building supplies, engines, spinners, servo extensions, and a radio. Mechanical retracts are an interesting option to consider for this plane kit.  The quality of the materials is excellent with a one-piece fiberglass fuselage/fin straight and true. The  instruction manual has excellent-quality step-by-step drawings.  With an 4-stroke engine installed, this P51 Plane will fly, feel, and sound like the legendary Air Force.