Lancfan's P-51D Trainer ***FINISHED***
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Re: Lancfan's P-51D Trainer
This is looking very nice.
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Re: Lancfan's P-51D Trainer
Thanks Fred, Nigel.
As the second cockpit occupies the area usually taken by the main fuel tank these aircraft must have had a reduced range and so I have fitted drop tanks to this model although the pictures I have worked with of this aeroplane do not show them due to the flaps being down, thus blocking my view of the wing undersides.
With the last parts now glued in place the model is complete as J-2115, One of four two seat P-51D conversions made by/for the Swiss air Force.
David.
As the second cockpit occupies the area usually taken by the main fuel tank these aircraft must have had a reduced range and so I have fitted drop tanks to this model although the pictures I have worked with of this aeroplane do not show them due to the flaps being down, thus blocking my view of the wing undersides.
With the last parts now glued in place the model is complete as J-2115, One of four two seat P-51D conversions made by/for the Swiss air Force.
David.
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Re: Lancfan's P-51D Trainer ***FINISHED***
Very nice, David, and a very different take on the P-51!
I have to admit that the blue anti-glare panel (as seen on the Dubendorf machine) has me in two minds - I still can't get my head around it, being used to green or black, but it looks great!
I have to admit that the blue anti-glare panel (as seen on the Dubendorf machine) has me in two minds - I still can't get my head around it, being used to green or black, but it looks great!
Paul
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Re: Lancfan's P-51D Trainer ***FINISHED***
cheers Paul, I also like the blue anti-glare panel, it is certainly different but as you say it looks great and it (and that canopy) makes the model stand out amongst the other Mustangs on the shelf.
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Re: Lancfan's P-51D Trainer ***FINISHED***
That's a stunning build and the blue is certainly not what you'd expect to see on a P51. Lovely stuff.
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Re: Lancfan's P-51D Trainer ***FINISHED***
Loverly-jubbly, one doesn't see too many two-seater P51s on the model shelves.
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Re: Lancfan's P-51D Trainer ***FINISHED***
Great execution on this cool concept.
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Re: Lancfan's P-51D Trainer ***FINISHED***
Neato, that's a different canopy all right.
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Re: Lancfan's P-51D Trainer ***FINISHED***
I like the blue anti-glare panel and the exhaust staining. Nicely done.
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Re: Lancfan's P-51D Trainer ***FINISHED***
Thanks Toby, Fred, August, Jagewa, Nigel.
David.
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Re: Lancfan's P-51D Trainer ***FINISHED***
I just lost my P51 secret decoder ring on this one. Never saw it before. A great looking build. Nice work.
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