[AIR] Best 1/72nd P-51 Mustang For Air Racer Conversion?

Hey.
A buddy of mine wants to build a model of the air racer Dago Red, and I'd
like some opinions about which 1/72nd scale P-51D is the best kit to start
with for such a conversion. The real plane's conversion is basically
limited (externally) to clipped wings, removal of armament and low-profile
canopy/windshield, so the conversion of the model doesn't look all that
involved.
Are there decal sets available? Is the canopy available? Has anybody you
know done this before?
All help is appreciated. Thanks for your interest.
FP
Stephen "FPilot" Bierce/IPMS #35922
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