Giorgio N Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 From what I have seen the Italian P51 where painted silver ,but God only know`s what the Somalian`s did with them .? While some italian mustangs were painted silver, many pictures show aircrafts with variations in the tone that are typical of a natural metal finish. There are several examples here that show this: http://www.vmas.it/VMAS_vecchio_sito/veliv...livoli_P-51.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Hi all I am please to announce there will be some prizes at the end of this Group Build Ian is donating a copy of Tex Hill book signed by the man him self, I will donate a signed copy of Malcolm Lowe book on the Mustang and merlin 101 has a signed photo of Bud Anderson he has donated . Thank Ian and Dave for there generosity . Good luck to all Les Edited January 20, 2012 by wellzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Wheel wells - there I've said it, I feel better already. OK for a Mustang 1A, what's the likely colour for the wheel wells for an aircraft on ops in 1944? Simple question, doubt there's a simple answer. Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasman71 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Nope, there is no photo's of the somalian Mustangs. I don't know if they were NMF or painted, what was the italian P-51's painted like? Not technically a photo but did find this.. Somalian Mustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColFord Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Wheel wells - there I've said it, I feel better already.OK for a Mustang 1A, what's the likely colour for the wheel wells for an aircraft on ops in 1944? Simple question, doubt there's a simple answer. Wez Wez, Simple, overall spray coating aluminium powder added to clear lacquer so a matt aluminium or similar - like Tamiya XF-16. Remember you are not going to see much up in those wheel bays because the main inner gear doors are up and locked on the Allison Mustangs. Have you picked a subject aircraft for your Mustang Mk.IA? Serial and date? Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) Wez,Simple, overall spray coating aluminium powder added to clear lacquer so a matt aluminium or similar - like Tamiya XF-16. Remember you are not going to see much up in those wheel bays because the main inner gear doors are up and locked on the Allison Mustangs. Have you picked a subject aircraft for your Mustang Mk.IA? Serial and date? Regards, Thanks Col, As ever you are the font of knowledge on these aircraft. My subject is FD541/T of 268 Sqn RAF around D-Day whilst they were at Odiham - I'm using your article on Hyperscale as a reference. I'll be posting some photos on my progress this weekend (of this and my two other builds). Regards Wez Edited January 21, 2012 by Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColFord Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Wez, Good choice. Flew 60 operational sorties between D-Day and the end of September 1944 and was involved in all the Squadron's major activity during that time, including 2 sorties over the beach head on D-Day, sorties over the Falaise Gap, sorties over the Seine crossings as the Germans retreated. Was used as the semi-regular aircraft of the Squadron's OC, S/L AS Mann DFC, as well as used on occasions by a number of the Squadron's other pilots, including at least one sortie by S/L K K Majumdar DFC IAF, a number of RAF pilots, a RAAF pilot, a RCAF pilot, plus a PAF pilot. Photos of the aircraft taken around July-August 1944 show it to be in fairly good, clean condition, no over the top weathering. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hi Guys, I have got a question. Where goes the ignition cables for the HVAR rockets in the wing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hello everyone, I'm withdrawing from this GB. I have too many things in progress at the moment and something has to go. Since I haven't even properly started a mustang yet (and they don't inspire me a great deal), I've decided to let this one go. I thought I'd tell you here because the last thing I want to do is to bump a dead thread. I'll see you around the boards, Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) I had a lovely surprise this morning at work! The decals I ordered direct from Leading Edge turned up!! They are for the P-51D in RCAF service with enough options to complete models of Five different units from Western Canada and to 1/72. Eastern Canada set coming after the next weekend according to Dave at LE Models! So, with still time to go, I'm of up to my loft tonight to dig out my Tamiya F-51D(Korean War edition) with the later square tipped HS prop and will be working on it to use these absolute stunning decals on!! Looks like my Wessex and P-3 projects will have to give way for a short while. Edited January 24, 2012 by Paul J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) Hi Guys,I have got a question. Where goes the ignition cables for the HVAR rockets in the wing? I have found it on the internet. Stupid of me to not do this first. Here is a link where there is a picture to share. http://cs.finescale.com/FSMCS/forums/p/102891/1012104.aspx Edited January 25, 2012 by Arniec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hi Arlold, Looked through my references and this is all I could come up with In the absence of any better pics or knowledge I would say the wores went in the tail end somewhere. Hope that helps out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergrunt Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 What would be good size brass tube to simulate the .50cal Gun Barrels and sleeves?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergrunt Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Also are there any 1/48 P-51D kits that allow you to build with out the dorsal fillet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) Also are there any 1/48 P-51D kits that allow you to build with out the dorsal fillet?? Not that I know of it`s down to a sanding stick and filler. wellzy Edited January 30, 2012 by wellzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hi Arlold,Looked through my references and this is all I could come up with In the absence of any better pics or knowledge I would say the wores went in the tail end somewhere. Hope that helps out Thanks Mish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikkel Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hi all! I'm LF pics of Cavalier TF-51D cockpits, any one have some? Cheers, Mikkel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I've just counted up the number of finished builds in the GB. I don't keep reconds of the GBs but this is an amazing result for any GB and the quality of the finished builds is right up there as well. Great work everyone from the hosts to everyone that took part :bow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I've just counted up the number of finished builds in the GB. I don't keep reconds of the GBs but this is an amazing result for any GB and the quality of the finished builds is right up there as well.Great work everyone from the hosts to everyone that took part :bow: Is this now the end of the build or is there more?! It's my first GB so does sombody know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikkel Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thanks for a superb GB! Sooo many cool builds! Great Mods, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytuco Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Hi all, I didn't get mine finished in time (still working on it - oh dear) But I have to say what a great effort by all that finished - some absolute crackers in there and shows what a high standard you guys model at. Brilliant Tuco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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