bobmig Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I like the look of these large drop tanks on these F-51s, but does anyone know just what type they are? They look somewhat like a Misawa-style tank, but possibly commercially made. Thanks. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmig Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 I like the look of these large drop tanks on these F-51s, but does anyone know just what type they are? They look somewhat like a Misawa-style tank, but possibly commercially made. Thanks. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 See answer given on this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Hi Bob @bobmig, Wez @Wez is correct in his references but eventually I exhausted the options, sadly. I tried many tank types but none matched the size and shape of these. I've not found a solution. They were certainly used widely, particularly in Central and South America. I keep looking ...... Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Wez, your link brings me back to this same thread, but I know I've seen such a query in the (fairly) recent past... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 5 hours ago, gingerbob said: Wez, your link brings me back to this same thread, but I know I've seen such a query in the (fairly) recent past... Looks like two threads had been merged losing the link, in the deleted thread I posted a link to this thread. As Martin said, he didn't come up with a solution 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Wez said: As Martin said, he didn't come up with a solution Not yet, Wez Edited October 23, 2019 by RidgeRunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I'm getting tangled up in threads! See this link, go down to the RF-80, Navy, and F-94 group. Note that he gives an estimated scale profile of the tank. My Hobbycraft (48th) T-33 tip tank looks similar, but with a more pointed nose. I wonder if an F-94 kit might have the right one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 34 minutes ago, gingerbob said: I wonder if an F-94 kit might have the right one? It's a good call and it's an option I've been considering for a while, I've also been wondering whether the tip tanks used on the earlier F-89A/B may be similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 In 1/48 seems the answer is "maybe"? Here's a build of both, with sprue and airframe (kit) shots showing tip tanks. I don't know what's out there for 72nd. If I ever find decals for the "Golden Gophers", I'll need some of these tanks, I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Good points but remember their size. THese hang off the wing of a Mustang - not the largest of aircraft bu comparison with an F-94 or F-89. Shape is one thing but the size is another. I'd love to find a solution. My other thought has been to check out a napalm tank like that used on a B-57 or A-1. Maybe ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I was thinking of the smaller, slimmer tanks used on the early F-89A/B, not the larger tanks used on later jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Wez said: I was thinking of the smaller, slimmer tanks used on the early F-89A/B, not the larger tanks used on later jets. Ah, I'll take a look. They certain have the shape of Fletcher tanks of some kind. Thanks, Wez. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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