72modeler Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) I thought fellow Mustang maniacs and/or ANG modelers might enjoy these photos. Tons of neat modeling project possibilities! Take note that many of the Mustangs are in bare metal finish or have been painted with silver lacquer. You can also see many examples that had wings that still had been painted silver over the factory primer/surfacer, as well as many that had the wings stripped to bare metal or were then painted. The wings that retained their primer/surfacer do not show panel lines, with the exception of the gunbays and fuel tank covers, whereas you can see the major panels on the wings of the Mustangs that had been stripped. No real standardization as to the ANG coding or application of serials and/or buzz numbers, even within the same unit over time. Those were the days- imagine getting to strap yourself into a Mustang on the week ends on Uncle Sam's dime! Mike https://www.flickr.com/photos/133697406@N05/sets/72157671366309335 Edited December 29, 2017 by 72modeler added link 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 14 minutes ago, 72modeler said: I thought fellow Mustang maniacs and/or ANG modelers might enjoy these photos. Sorry to be picky Mike, but what photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I'm keen, Mike, but I can't see anything either Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 1 hour ago, RidgeRunner said: I'm keen, Mike, but I can't see anything either Martin Whoops! Can you open the link that I somehow forgot to include in my original post? Can't blame the boo-boo on too much New Year's Eve imbibing, because I haven't done any...yet! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 1 hour ago, 72modeler said: Whoops! Can you open the link that I somehow forgot to include in my original post? Can't blame the boo-boo on too much New Year's Eve imbibing, because I haven't done any...yet! Mike That's so much better thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wm Blecky Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Very cool! Thanks for sharing with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) Nice! It's weird to think that there where still F-51s around beside F-100s. Edited December 29, 2017 by Thud4444 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I really want to do a Minnesota ANG "Golden Gopher". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Some beautiful pictures in that link, thanks for sharing ! ANG Mustangs are indeed a very interesting subject, some of them were used for second line duties into the mid fifties with some very cool markings. I built that well known Kentucky ANG aircraft a few years ago and I may build a couple more in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmig Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 We have sone decals (in 1/48 and 1/72) that you might find useful. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 Bob- No TX ANG Mustangs? Get a rope! Seriously, very nice sheets. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Thanks for posting - the Swiss air force got about 100 of these Mustangs after the war (D & K) - looking forward to build the 1/48 Hase Mustang with Swiss markings. Your pics will help getting it right color wise. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) I plan on doing three including Illinois, wisconsin, and montana NG Mustangs. I have connections to all three states and center most of my ANG builds on these states. Edited January 2, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
replicant Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 On 29.12.2017 at 18:52, 72modeler said: I thought fellow Mustang maniacs and/or ANG modelers might enjoy these photos. Tons of neat modeling project possibilities! Take note that many of the Mustangs are in bare metal finish or have been painted with silver lacquer. You can also see many examples that had wings that still had been painted silver over the factory primer/surfacer, as well as many that had the wings stripped to bare metal or were then painted. The wings that retained their primer/surfacer do not show panel lines, with the exception of the gunbays and fuel tank covers, whereas you can see the major panels on the wings of the Mustangs that had been stripped. No real standardization as to the ANG coding or application of serials and/or buzz numbers, even within the same unit over time. Those were the days- imagine getting to strap yourself into a Mustang on the week ends on Uncle Sam's dime! Mike https://www.flickr.com/photos/133697406@N05/sets/72157671366309335 Wow! Thank you, Mike! Cheers, Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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