WILD MUSTANGS GROUP BUILD

[TJ]

May 22, 2024 17:49:19 GMT -5 project510 said:

These are the other two of my 3 favorites based on how they look without knowing any of the history. I also do not know the significance of the different tops either. Im sure its based on production years or something like that.

The P-51B  built in CA and P-51C built in TX could have either of those canopies.  The Malcolm Hood  "Big Mac" was a British designed sliding canopy to increase visibility.  The canopy on the Flying Scot was original factory hinged to the side 

[project510]

May 22, 2024 18:29:23 GMT -5 TJ said:

May 22, 2024 17:49:19 GMT -5 project510 said:

These are the other two of my 3 favorites based on how they look without knowing any of the history. I also do not know the significance of the different tops either. Im sure its based on production years or something like that.

The P-51B  built in CA and P-51C built in TX could have either of those canopies.  The Malcolm Hood  "Big Mac" was a British designed sliding canopy to increase visibility.  The canopy on the Flying Scot was original factory hinged to the side 

Ohh.. it would be very cool to build one made in Ca. How do I determine which one is made there?

[tcoat]

May 22, 2024 18:29:23 GMT -5 TJ said:

May 22, 2024 17:49:19 GMT -5 project510 said:

These are the other two of my 3 favorites based on how they look without knowing any of the history. I also do not know the significance of the different tops either. Im sure its based on production years or something like that.

The P-51B  built in CA and P-51C built in TX could have either of those canopies.  The Malcolm Hood  "Big Mac" was a British designed sliding canopy to increase visibility.  The canopy on the Flying Scot was original factory hinged to the side 

Isn't P-51 variants, versions and varieties a 4 year University course?

 

[keavdog]

Not sure how accurate this is but it has SN ranges

www.mustangsmustangs.com/p-51/production/

[jeaton01]

You can be pretty sure that any B or D was built in Inglewood, and any C or K was built in Dallas. What that means about what propeller or canopy the airplane might have depends on what got replaced in the field. Dorsal fins varied as well due to field mods and there were at least three versions of those, 4 if you count none. All Allison Mustangs came from Inglewood.

[TJ]

May 22, 2024 19:04:41 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Not sure how accurate this is but it has SN ranges

www.mustangsmustangs.com/p-51/production/

I've had this page bookmarked for a few years. Its great for figuring out models and blocks

[stikpusher]

May 22, 2024 21:32:48 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

You can be pretty sure that any B or D was built in Inglewood, and any C or K was built in Dallas. What that means about what propeller or canopy the airplane might have depends on what got replaced in the field. Dorsal fins varied as well due to field mods and there were at least three versions of those, 4 if you count none. All Allison Mustangs came from Inglewood.

And for a nice bit of trivia, the old North American plant in Inglewood is now Los Angeles International Airport... LAX. So if you ever fly thru there...

[TJ]

May 22, 2024 21:32:48 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

You can be pretty sure that any B or D was built in Inglewood, and any C or K was built in Dallas. What that means about what propeller or canopy the airplane might have depends on what got replaced in the field. Dorsal fins varied as well due to field mods and there were at least three versions of those, 4 if you count none. All Allison Mustangs came from Inglewood.

Actually there was about 1600 D's built in Dallas 

[keavdog]

May 23, 2024 8:50:23 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

May 22, 2024 21:32:48 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

You can be pretty sure that any B or D was built in Inglewood, and any C or K was built in Dallas. What that means about what propeller or canopy the airplane might have depends on what got replaced in the field. Dorsal fins varied as well due to field mods and there were at least three versions of those, 4 if you count none. All Allison Mustangs came from Inglewood.

And for a nice bit of trivia, the old North American plant in Inglewood is now Los Angeles International Airport... LAX. So if you ever fly thru there...

I did not  know that.  Been in and out of there several times.  As airports go, LAX has the best ingress/egress of any airport I've been to.

[TJ]

May 22, 2024 18:40:55 GMT -5 project510 said:

May 22, 2024 18:29:23 GMT -5 TJ said:

The P-51B  built in CA and P-51C built in TX could have either of those canopies.  The Malcolm Hood  "Big Mac" was a British designed sliding canopy to increase visibility.  The canopy on the Flying Scot was original factory hinged to the side 

Ohh.. it would be very cool to build one made in Ca. How do I determine which one is made there?

The easiest way to tell a B from a C is the serial number. Use the link that Keavdog provided which gives all the serial numbers with block differences. Or ask me and I can help

[TJ]

Was just looking through my stash list. I have 79 Mustang kits, decals and detail sets. I guess I'll be good for when we start this

[project510]

Jun 21, 2024 17:27:17 GMT -5 TJ said:

Was just looking through my stash list. I have 79 Mustang kits, decals and detail sets. I guess I'll be good for when we start this

[keavdog]

Jun 21, 2024 17:27:17 GMT -5 TJ said:

Was just looking through my stash list. I have 79 Mustang kits, decals and detail sets. I guess I'll be good for when we start this

Once you get to 100 we'll start 

[spook]

I have a 1:32 Zoukei-Mura P-51 D/K in the Hanger waiting to be built .

[jeaton01]

Jun 21, 2024 20:43:11 GMT -5 spook said:

I have a 1:32 Zoukei-Mura P-51 D/K in the Hanger waiting to be built .

Me Too!

Sitting here frustrated with the wait time.....

[TJ]

Jun 21, 2024 20:19:33 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Jun 21, 2024 17:27:17 GMT -5 TJ said:

Was just looking through my stash list. I have 79 Mustang kits, decals and detail sets. I guess I'll be good for when we start this

Once you get to 100 we'll start 

Ok good, plan on next week

[TJ]

Jun 21, 2024 20:19:33 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Jun 21, 2024 17:27:17 GMT -5 TJ said:

Was just looking through my stash list. I have 79 Mustang kits, decals and detail sets. I guess I'll be good for when we start this

Once you get to 100 we'll start 

54 kits and 66 decal sheets. Does this mean we can start?

[project510]

Jul 17, 2024 4:42:10 GMT -5 TJ said:

Jun 21, 2024 20:19:33 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Once you get to 100 we'll start 

54 kits and 66 decal sheets. Does this mean we can start?

I mean... You could host one yourself, with only your builds and it would be amazing with all the kits and decals and parts you have 

[jeaton01]

Jul 17, 2024 4:42:10 GMT -5 TJ said:

Jun 21, 2024 20:19:33 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Once you get to 100 we'll start 

54 kits and 66 decal sheets. Does this mean we can start?

John, we can put my 55 unbuilt kits with yours and we are there without the decals!  I have 7 already built for a total of 62.

[TJ]

Jul 17, 2024 11:43:54 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

Jul 17, 2024 4:42:10 GMT -5 TJ said:

54 kits and 66 decal sheets. Does this mean we can start?

John, we can put my 55 unbuilt kits with yours and we are there without the decals!  I have 7 already built for a total of 62.

Good idea. I've got 22 built so we're off to a good start

[keavdog]

Make it a go guys! Start the GB. I'm in.

[TJ]

So one of my new 72nd scale Eduard kits is going to be Happy Jacks Go Buggy from the 20th FG. In doing my research, why do so many decal/model companies get his markings wrong? Capt. Jack had one Mustang painted two different ways. MC*O was his early style marking bird. When he became deputy group commander his markings were changed to MC*I and also had the later style "keyboard" markings on the nose. So many companies get these mixed up. In today's world of internet research this is crazy.

[41chevy]

I have an A and a B out to build, but getting into the loft of my warehouse I found a few different Accurate Miniatures Mustangs. So the plans shaft....

[TJ]

Aug 11, 2024 21:14:27 GMT -5 41chevy said:

I have an A and a B out to build, but getting into the loft of my warehouse I found a few different Accurate Miniatures Mustangs. So the plans shaft....

Great kits. I think I've built 6.  Few more in the stash too.

[TJ]

Just in case I needed another one

[41chevy]

When do we start??

[keavdog]

I'm ready. I've got 4 cars on the bench - could use a wingy thingy. I only have 1 P-51 in the stash and two finished. I don't feel qualified to participate 😂

[kyledehart5]

Aug 20, 2024 20:00:02 GMT -5 keavdog said:

I'm ready. I've got 4 cars on the bench - could use a wingy thingy. I only have 1 P-51 in the stash and two finished. I don't feel qualified to participate 😂

I also have only 1 in the stash but with none completed so you’re doing better than me. 😂

[41chevy]

Aug 20, 2024 20:29:59 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Aug 20, 2024 20:00:02 GMT -5 keavdog said:

I'm ready. I've got 4 cars on the bench - could use a wingy thingy. I only have 1 P-51 in the stash and two finished. I don't feel qualified to participate 😂

I also have only 1 in the stash but with none completed so you’re doing better than me. 😂

Ya only need one!

[project510]

Ready here, ready as I will ever be! Will be my first plane. And I have just the one kit.. but it technically has two planes so I guess that means I have two? lol