DesTROYer Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 On the later model P-51's the battery was sometimes relocated to in front of the oil tank under the engine cowl to make room for more radio gear behind the pilot. I found mention somewhere online that the mounting bracket to do this was included in the Tamiya kit, but due to Photobucket being dicks, there were no photos of what the part was or how it was achieved. Can anyone here assist me with either photos, information or both please. I don't mind scratch building something if its not the case, but I have no idea what the mounting bracket would look like either. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Here is a drawing of the relocated battery and associated connections to the radios. Not much on the actual bracket, but tonight I'll take a look in the RCAF maintenance and engineering manual to see if there's anything more. DesTROYer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mhorina Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 As usual Martin, outstanding photos. Thanks for posting. Mike Horina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesTROYer Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) Thank you Guys. I think I can work with that. Edited August 2, 2017 by DesTROYer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 You are welcome guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesTROYer Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 Thanks to your photos guys, I was able to find the battery bracket on the W sprue, part 14. Awesome. Painted up and mounted in place. I still need to clear coat it and add a wash. Battery just sitting there to check clearances. Thanks again for your assistance. CANicoll and R Palimaka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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