Herrick Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Can somebody please let me know of any reference material for the P-51? I bought ‘Mustang: Thoroughbred Stallion of the Air’ by Steve Price recently and while it’s an interesting read, it is a bit disappointing wrg to detail about the actual plane itself. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56134 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 (edited) There's a new Warpaint Special out by Kev Darling any minute ... Edited July 2, 2021 by 56134 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Depends what you are looking for - I think the old PSL "Famous Aircraft & how to model them" (tie-in with the Airfix 1/24 kit) is still a well-balanced overview. Squadron had quite a number of Mustang titles, including one Walkaround on Allison versions - not sure if they did one for the Merlins, but this is full of detail pics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWFK10 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 "Mustang: A Documentary History" by Jeffrey Ethell is good. Long out of print but available cheaply. There were two 'Detail & Scale' books, IIRC the first covering the Allison-engined and early Merlin-engined variants and the second the P-51D onwards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 There are a large number of Mustang history books, some of which are not really worth the money, and that probably includes those modelling books on the subject which have relied on what went before. But if you are looking for views of detail parts and interiors then these are probably better for you. The PSL one is fine. Matt Willis has just done a superb history of the Allison engined variants which wipes the floor with anything that has gone before, but lacks the kind of detailed engineering photos that may be what you want. I presume that there is a Warbird Tech on the Merlin variants, but don't have it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-21 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) I use the following books " North American P-51D Mustang" a photographic reference by Tim Mullina BHI Publications 2007. " NA P-51D Mustang" by Robert Peczkowski publisher MMP Yellow Series No.6126. "Production Line to Frontline 1 NA P-51 Mustang " by Michael O'Leary 1998 Osprey Aviation. Obviously depends what you are building or studying each to his own. I concur on the PSL book ,in fact I have the series still valid and excellent reference books. Edited July 6, 2021 by T-21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Anyone got/read this book? I've been looking for reviews on it for some time. https://ospreypublishing.com/p-51b-mustang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 18 hours ago, Graham Boak said: I presume that there is a Warbird Tech on the Merlin variants, but don't have it. There is: #5, apparently covering the whole lot, not only the Merlins. From what I recall, this series draws heavily if not exclusively on manuals and official pics, so authenticity should be no topic. The downside is the paper used is not the best in the world, certainly D&S and Squadron use(d) a better grade, but the Squadron IIRC relies heavily on restored aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Aside from the Squadron Walkaround title, my preferred P-51 reference is one not mentioned here yet.. René Francillon’s beautifully illustrated full-colour 368-page A-4 hardback published in French by Lela Presse, " P-51 Mustang, un chasseur entré dans la légende " One of the best - and least known - P-51 references...(ICM kit) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Since my ever shifting focus has shifted again.... @FalkeEins is the french Francillon book the same as the 'P-82 TWIN MUSTANG & P-51 MUSTANG: In US Government Use, Racers, and Warbirds' ? This is a very confusing set of books, the one above is part III&IV. While the 'High spirited Mustang' is part I&II, but was published electronically, but can be bought 'print on demand' which has me wondering about quality, especially of images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 On 7/6/2021 at 11:50 AM, tank152 said: Anyone got/read this book? I've been looking for reviews on it for some time. https://ospreypublishing.com/p-51b-mustang I have it, still reading, but it's good, though narrow in scope (good thing really). Nice pics of interior bits and bobs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-21 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) The Valiant Wings Publishing Airframe & Miniature Books are excellent P-51 reference's. Volume No.6 cover's the P-51 early Mustangs from the A-36 through to the P-51C model. Exploded views of internal structures and cockpit fittings. Model build's in various scale's, lists of accessory and decal sheet's including well detailed 1/48th pull out scale plan's. This edition is currently out of print but highly likely to be re-printed. Recently released is Volume No.18 covering in depth the P-51D/K including the P-51H,XP-51F,G&J. Again another comprehensive set of 1/48th scale plan's included. For modeling detail these book's are the go to reference for P-51 enthusiast's. Edited June 27, 2022 by T-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 12:38 PM, Bozothenutter said: Since my ever shifting focus has shifted again.... @FalkeEins is the french Francillon book the same as the 'P-82 TWIN MUSTANG & P-51 MUSTANG: In US Government Use, Racers, and Warbirds' ? This is a very confusing set of books, the one above is part III&IV. While the 'High spirited Mustang' is part I&II, but was published electronically, but can be bought 'print on demand' which has me wondering about quality, especially of images. ..err ...no......I don't think so. There is a 10-page pdf extract on the publisher's web site here https://www.avions-bateaux.com/uploads/attachment/produit//produit_2276_7b9a8c8d32e2b1cbabaf95c43dee4718.pdf the book is now sold out at the publisher but The Aviation Bookshop or similar would still have it ...I imagine...possibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 10 hours ago, FalkeEins said: ..err ...no......I don't think so. There is a 10-page pdf extract on the publisher's web site here https://www.avions-bateaux.com/uploads/attachment/produit//produit_2276_7b9a8c8d32e2b1cbabaf95c43dee4718.pdf the book is now sold out at the publisher but The Aviation Bookshop or similar would still have it ...I imagine...possibly found one! was looking at FNAC first, the found one at the aviation megastore right here in NL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 As others have said it dpends what you're looking for - history, technical minutiae, units, or whatever. My go-to is The Mustang Story, Ken Delve (Arms & Armour, 1999). Among other things, it has a list of serials by variant and production block, and a listing of RAF serials, including which were Mk IVs (P-51D) and Mk IVa (P-51K). The various Osprey books, including for example Very Long Range Mustang Units of the Pacific War, Carl Molesworth (Osprey, 2006) are usually very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 On 6/29/2022 at 9:15 AM, Bozothenutter said: found one! was looking at FNAC first, the found one at the aviation megastore right here in NL. Just recieved it beautiful book indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 On 6/29/2022 at 9:15 AM, Bozothenutter said: found one! was looking at FNAC first, the found one at the aviation megastore right here in NL. Seems you got the last one - now "temporarily out of stock", but as it was on clearance at Sylvie quite some time ago (I bite myself now not buying it), this will be permanent I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 20 minutes ago, tempestfan said: Seems you got the last one - now "temporarily out of stock", but as it was on clearance at Sylvie quite some time ago (I bite myself now not buying it), this will be permanent I guess. There is a 2nd hand one on FNAC: https://livre.fnac.com/mp29358335/Le-P-51-Mustang-Un-Chasseur-Entre-Dans-La-Legende#omnsearchpos=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Ouch 3 hours ago, Bozothenutter said: There is a 2nd hand one on FNAC: https://livre.fnac.com/mp29358335/Le-P-51-Mustang-Un-Chasseur-Entre-Dans-La-Legende#omnsearchpos=1 Ouch- thanks but no thanks 😊 There’s another 2nd hand copy in Germany close to the original retail, which I’d prefer… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 MMP 'Mustang rediscovered' is a good buy as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madalo Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 On 05/07/2021 at 18:56, AWFK10 said: "Mustang: A Documentary History" by Jeffrey Ethell is good. Long out of print but available cheaply. I would like to concur with this recommendation. I got one second hand from Ebay and found it very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Mustangs as opposed to P-51s but if you are after something different. SCM is more technical https://www.redroomodels.com/product/southern-cross-mustangs/ and The 'Stang is more operational history https://www.redroomodels.com/product/the-stang/ Usually available from The Aviation Bookshop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 I used this book when I was building the mustangs a few years ago Modelling the P-51 Mustang: No. 34 (Osprey Modelling): Amazon.co.uk: Spooner, Stan: 9781841769417: Books I no longer use it and its in my for sale post if anyone is interested Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 On 7/12/2022 at 1:36 AM, Ed Russell said: Mustangs as opposed to P-51s but if you are after something different. SCM is more technical https://www.redroomodels.com/product/southern-cross-mustangs/ and The 'Stang is more operational history You are cruel, man, you make me want to have this one... I haven't looked at the other for fear of a heart attack seeing the postage. Have you looked into other services? Just as a suggestion, I ordered a parcel full of books from HLJ recently, and it cost less than 50 € from Japan to Germany with FedEx, arriving on my doorstep in 4.5 days (!) within placement of the order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 On 7/14/2022 at 2:55 AM, tempestfan said: Have you looked into other services? We only charge the customer what Australia Post charges us. We have looked at FedEx and other couriers but their charges are similar and some of them have onerous Terms and Conditions. Maybe The Aviation Bookshop is cheaper for postage as it is in UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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