TJTX Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I'm ready to start thinking about 2020 nationals. I really wanted a civilian build to take, and finally settled on a P-51 in civilian colors. When I saw "Bardahl Special" I knew that was the one. I picked up another Tamiya Mustang for a good price, ordered my decals, and tracked down some drop tanks. If anyone has any good photos of the cockpit of this aircraft I'd appreciate it. The actual photo is for reference only as to what she looked like. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Sweet! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bomber_County Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 So good see 51’s back the benches....... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 Those are the decals I've ordered Martin. What's interesting is it seems most everything is white, even the oil tank. I can find a picture of the later life Bardahl Mustang cockpit during restoration but I'm not sure how it was during its early years. I'm presuming based on the drop tanks it carried the fuel tank behind the pilot as well and was probably pretty standard up front. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 before restoration 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 The whole thing was coated white , so there is a possibility that the rear tank was removed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 Excellent. I couldn't tell if that was what I should go with. So, empty behind the pilot and the battery up front in the nose? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I have to say that should really be a nice looking '51 model! Great choice of subjects. Where did you get the decals? I might want to get some too if they have other subjects. John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 Draw Decals. They have a ton of civilian options for the Mustang. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Thanks' I'll check it out. I have a '51 on the bench right now but it's probably too far along for any civvie mods. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Can't wait ... watching Martin your the man. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Cheers. Tony, apologies for typos in my previous post. Autocorrect took over However here is one interesting shot of the firewall after strip down And here is one priceless screen shot from an old Reno-film. The big thing is the discolouration of the cowling panels in relation to the rest of the fuselage. Kinda blueish shade. I will send you the invoice later LOL 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Also check out the gear doors and legs. Grey or olive drab. I will look into it later. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 when it was coated with checkerboard pattern the gear bays were repainted white, however , it wasn't the case before. http://www.warbirdsintlnow.com/issue-spreads/mustangs-fall-2016/MIfall16EarlyRenoPt2.pdf 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) From the picture of the engine run, I believe the gear doors and legs are white, and the bays are Green. However that picture shows them as grey. It seems this bird got painted a lot, or parts were replaced at different times. The discoloration on the nose is very interesting. Edited March 31, 2019 by TJTX 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Also looks like I need a P-51H prop. I have a D and K prop but I guess those won't work? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Another interesting note, the discolored nose has different parts from different times. Check out the bottom of the R. It doesnt have the black border on it.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 yeah I just bumped into some more interesting shots. And yes it is pretty clear that this airframe was painted a lot you love me long time fueltanks Aeroproducts 11'1" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Your the best! I'm starting to realize I can do whatever I want it seems and at some point the plane would have looked that way... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Yeah right ? Check out the oil streaks on the gear doors. They beat the hell out of these babies. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 Worked on the mighty Merlin a bit today after having lunch with Ernie and Mark. Somehow ended up with 2 new kits and an eye on a 3rd.... Anywho, does anyone have any idea about the prop I need for this bird? I read it's a P-51H prop. What type of prop is that and is there an aftermarket one I can use? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Aeroproducts Unimatic 11'1", the closest bet would be the prop. from Bearcat that was 12'7". Or with some adjustments you can modify cuffed Hamilton Standard that was 11'. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Awesome project, and as always Martin just finds those obscure images that we never knew existed! Civvie Mustangs are awesome, I have one to build as the MOBIL Mustang that was here in NZ for the family who used to own it. Look forward to your progress Cheers Anthony 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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