dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Were the RAF Mustang IV's fitted with Sutton harnesses or did they retain the USAAF belts? I've had a search and can't find anything about it yet. Also Eduard do Beige coloured belts and Dark Green belts, which colour belts are for which aircraft? thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 The Mk IIIs (P-51B/C) used in Italy by 3RAAF and 450RAAF were fitted with the Sutton harness; the Mk IVs (P-51D/K) had RAF 'Q' type. As the squadrons' aircraft were drawn from RAF stocks, it seems reasonable to presume that this was the standard for RAF aircraft. NAA-built airframes delivered to Australia retained their USAAF harnesses, which were also used in CAC-built airframes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) Thanks! If anyone knows anything about the Beige and Green coloured seatbelts, please let me know, I've always wondered why Eduard do them in two colours. thanks Mike Edited September 16, 2018 by Mikemx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, Admiral Puff said: The Mk IIIs (P-51B/C) used in Italy by 3RAAF and 450RAAF were fitted with the Sutton harness; the Mk IVs (P-51D/K) had RAF 'Q' type. As the squadrons' aircraft were drawn from RAF stocks, it seems reasonable to presume that this was the standard for RAF aircraft. NAA-built airframes delivered to Australia retained their USAAF harnesses, which were also used in CAC-built airframes. Ok... A few days ago I used Eduard's US beige seatbelts for my Airfix Mustang Mk. IV. Now I have to get the Q type harness to use instead. One always learn things here on Britmodeller. Is there any pictures of the Mustang Mk. IV Q type harness? Cheers / André Edited September 16, 2018 by Andre B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Andre B said: Ok... A few days ago I used Eduard's US beige seatbelts for my Airfix Mustang Mk. IV. Now I have to get the Q type harness to use instead. One always learn things here on Britmodeller. Is there any pictures of the Mustang Mk. IV Q type harness? Cheers / André Ultracast do Mustang seatbelts with or without harnesses. They might do one with a Q type harness that you could look at. thanks Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnAndersen Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 On 9/16/2018 at 6:13 AM, Admiral Puff said: The Mk IIIs (P-51B/C) used in Italy by 3RAAF and 450RAAF were fitted with the Sutton harness; the Mk IVs (P-51D/K) had RAF 'Q' type. As the squadrons' aircraft were drawn from RAF stocks, it seems reasonable to presume that this was the standard for RAF aircraft. NAA-built airframes delivered to Australia retained their USAAF harnesses, which were also used in CAC-built airframes. Interesting, any photos to back this up? Also, when putting in the said harness, did they install British, Spitfire style, control stick handles? /Finn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 On 9/15/2018 at 6:56 PM, Mikemx said: Also Eduard do Beige coloured belts and Dark Green belts, which colour belts are for which aircraft? thanks Mike My understanding is the olive green belts were a late war variant - so for aircraft up to perhaps late '44 the beige belt is correct. cheers Jonners 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303sqn Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 hour ago, FinnAndersen said: Interesting, any photos to back this up? Also, when putting in the said harness, did they install British, Spitfire style, control stick handles? /Finn No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Jon Kunac-Tabinor said: My understanding is the olive green belts were a late war variant - so for aircraft up to perhaps late '44 the beige belt is correct. cheers Jonners Do you know if they were also on the post war F-51's? thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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