Paramedic 51 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Have a look at these. http://www.mooserepublic.se/product/j-26-mustang/ Adds another fun detail, you have to model that life raft on top of the radios too. I might be biased but I have yet to build a Swedish one myself..! Though I might squeeze one in with these cheap Mustangs on the market now.... David66 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Heilig 15,622 Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) Now I just need to Latin American Air force decals I would love nothing more than to do a sheet of Dominican P-51Ds with their gaudy markings and shark mouths. But I think you, me, and about three other people on the planet would want them. Edited November 1, 2017 by Jennings Heilig David66, Rick Griewski, Uncarina and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
ZachP319 408 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I would love nothing more than to do a sheet of Dominican P-51Ds with their gaudy markings and shark mouths. But I think you, me, and about three other people on the planet would want them. What if I said please!?! But honestly if someone would do a custom of just that Ramfis unit decal I could figure out the rest with masksnornother decals.... Zach Link to post Share on other sites
nmayhew 1,921 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Dominican? 😂 Alburymodeler 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Alburymodeler 644 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I would like a whole wad of Latin American mustangs, gaudy and clean gloss grey, grungy camouflage, tip-tanked, silver, special markings, new camouflage, just bring it David66 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Heilig 15,622 Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Uncarina, BiggTim, David66 and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Ironwing 1,879 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Hi Radub, In the interest of historical accuracy and discussion, your second and third sentences miss the mark a little bit. The P-51D/K used 1/4" plywood as a standard floor covering and was covered with the black anti-slip coating per spec and all P-51D/K were delivered from the factory in such condition. If you have access to the P-51D/K IPB, Dated 10 March 1945, Revised 31 May 1949, Figures 100 and 105 with an effectivity of ALL, you'll see that the flooring is in fact, plywood on top of those interior green metal supports. I have verified this from the factory drawing for the p/n 106-53051 (Floor Assembly - Cockpit, Front, Intermediate, Left). 106-53051-6 is the p/n for the plywood flooring for the left side. Snippets from the factory blueprints are provided below for your reference and discussion only. I don't know where those photos you posted came from but they're not representative of production aircraft parts; they're most likely repairs or modifications. 106-53052 is the p/n for the right side intermediate flooring. Thank you Jugg. Nothing beats an engineer dwng. Geoff LSP_K2, David66 and rafju 3 Link to post Share on other sites
nmayhew 1,921 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 If anyone wants to sell any of their aftermarket decals I suggest sticking strictly to 8th AF, invasion striped etc etc 👀 Link to post Share on other sites
ZachP319 408 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 YES!!! Those are awesome. Zach Zach David66 and Alburymodeler 2 Link to post Share on other sites
waroff 558 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 To complete about the flooring on B,C, D & K models:- Yellow: front floor, ALCLAD 24ST .05, no finish (NMF or ZCY?)- Grey: front intermediate floor, 5 ply 1/4 birch poplar plywood.coated non skid black paint- Brown : rear intermediate floor, 3 ply 1/4 Douglas fir waterproof plywood, two coats of sealer- Brown; rear floor, 3 ply 1/4 Douglas fir waterproof plywood , 2 coats sealer- Green: cover and shroud control stick, olive drab canvas fastened on flooring edges D K models B C models coogrfan, Paramedic, David66 and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernut 2,647 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 The green area under the seat is sateen (with green leather reinforcements), a fabric similar to satin. It is olive drab in color. REF: NAA drawing 106-53065. David66 1 Link to post Share on other sites
John1 4,029 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 We have P-51 plans... Looking forward to seeing what you come up with for subjects. Any ETA on releasing some preliminary artwork? David66 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Heilig 15,622 Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 When I get it done 😋 David66 and nmayhew 2 Link to post Share on other sites
John1 4,029 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 On the subject of ETO Mustang markings, I've seen a good number of these aircraft sporting their stars and bars filled in with a darkish grey color. Anyone know what the purpose of this was? One source said it was to subdue the markings, which doesn't make sense when the airframe is NMF. I recall reading years ago that it was done by southern pilots, to pay tribute to their confederate heritage (rebels wore grey during the civil war). Anyone know what the real story was? David66 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Heilig 15,622 Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 On the subject of ETO Mustang markings, I've seen a good number of these aircraft sporting their stars and bars filled in with a darkish grey color. Anyone know what the purpose of this was? One source said it was to subdue the markings, which doesn't make sense when the airframe is NMF. I recall reading years ago that it was done by southern pilots, to pay tribute to their confederate heritage (rebels wore grey during the civil war). Anyone know what the real story was? To reduce visibility. The white star & bar were visible from a long way off at high altitude. A lot of 8th AF bombers and fighters had greyed-out insignias. As it happens, we now have them available in both 1/72 and 1/48, which, with a little math, can be used in 1/32 as well.. http://www.fundekals.com/starsBars48.html David66 and LSP_K2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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