mhorina Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 There are 3 canopies in the Tamiya P-51 Mustang 1st and Late War releases identified as M ,N,and P. M appears to be for the initial Mustang D production , and the P appears to be for the Dallas production . When would you use the Tamiya N style canopy for? If it is a true change what production block or date would that style canopy have come into used? TIA Mike Horina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 (edited) The flat sided canopy was for the early (-5 filletless tail) . The other 2 were for the Texas and California built a/c. both types could be used as replacements in the field. Edited September 7, 2018 by MikeMaben D.B. Andrus, Isar 30/07, mpk and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhorina Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 Thanks Mike, The Tamiya instructions for the Pacific Theater release used the M canopy, which was used for the -5 filletless option in the original release. And then uses that for 2 options in the Pacific Theater and doesn't use the P canopy option at all in the PT release. Whereas in the first release it uses all 3 canopies that are in the box. Using the M canopy for the filletless option does that indicate it should not be used in the second release as all 3 options have the fillet tail. Thanks for answering Mike Horina mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Bellis Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 More complete information on the usage of the various canopy styles: http://www.gaetanmarie.com/p-51dk-mustang-canopy-variations/ HTH, D Greg W, MicroShket, mpk and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhorina Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) Thanks D, and Jennings As far as the Tamiya's call, the canopies I would say to use M for any models you do with out the fillet. N for those with the fillet and use P for models like Mrs Bonnie the poster plane on the Tamiya P-51D/K release. Thanks for the link D, made it very clear as to which Tamiya canopy to use for one's model. Mike Edited September 8, 2018 by mhorina D.B. Andrus and D Bellis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmicwind Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 On 9/8/2018 at 1:26 AM, MikeMaben said: The flat sided canopy was for the early (-5 filletless tail) . The other 2 were for the Texas and California built a/c. both types could be used as replacements in the field. Hello! I am new to this website.. Are you able to provide a larger file of the same image? Thank you, Giovanni - Italy mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 17 hours ago, cosmicwind said: Hello! I am new to this website.. Are you able to provide a larger file of the same image? Thank you, Giovanni - Italy Sure, I'll see what I can do mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbk57 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I have built two Tamiya Mustangs and I have a a hard time telling which is which or remembering to pay attention to which one I am supposed to use on a given project. I will not certify that I used the “correct one” on any build i have done. mpk and MikeC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbk57 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 The Sherman Tank and Tiger Tank have modeling books that explain every detail in every production varriant, not the Mustang, you have to dig through the web and find experts who know this stuff. It is only one of the most important and iconic machines in WWII. You would think it would merit a stem to stern book covering every detail. In addition there have been some superb restorations of the Mustang, so all that knowledge is out there but vested only in the experts and not fully shared. Uncarina and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 30 minutes ago, cbk57 said: The Sherman Tank and Tiger Tank have modeling books that explain every detail in every production varriant, not the Mustang, you have to dig through the web and find experts who know this stuff. It is only one of the most important and iconic machines in WWII. You would think it would merit a stem to stern book covering every detail. In addition there have been some superb restorations of the Mustang, so all that knowledge is out there but vested only in the experts and not fully shared. Very true and also applies to many other platforms such as the B-17. Tons of material out there but not consolidated into a single volume or series that includes as much information as is currently scattered about in so many brains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 You can indeed say the same for many well-known planes, the Phantom or Spitfire being two obvious examples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 On 3/4/2021 at 8:49 AM, thierry laurent said: You can indeed say the same for many well-known planes, the Phantom or Spitfire being two obvious examples! The Spitfire IX has one, and it is really good: Spitfire IX & XVI Engineered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 3 hours ago, LSP_Ray said: The Spitfire IX has one, and it is really good: Spitfire IX & XVI Engineered. Yes but this is only about the Mk.IX & XVI! The scope is quite limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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