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    TbirdsRGo replied to the thread XP-51F/G vs P-51H length..
    Although the XP-51J had more in common with the P-51H than any other model from the firewall back, the Allison engine installation made...
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    TbirdsRGo replied to the thread XP-51F/G vs P-51H length..
    After the XP-51G, you need to proceed to the XP-51J. Even though it had a totally different engine installation, it is a necessary...
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    TbirdsRGo replied to the thread XP-51F/G vs P-51H length..
    I forgot to mention that the firewall of the early Mustangs (NA-73X thru P-51D/K) was more angled than the later Mustangs (F/G/J/H)...
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    TbirdsRGo replied to the thread XP-51F/G vs P-51H length..
    Here's the XP-51G general arrangement drawing by itself. Key features to note are: 1. raised cockpit floor with the gas-fired Janitrol...
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    TbirdsRGo replied to the thread XP-51F/G vs P-51H length..
    I suppose it makes sense to go chronologically, so here's the comparison of the P-51D and XP-51G. I'm skipping the F model because I...
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    TbirdsRGo replied to the thread XP-51F/G vs P-51H length..
    Justin, I finally got hold of the XP-51G inboard profile, as some call it. The drawing itself is labeled "general arrangement", so I...
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    TbirdsRGo replied to the thread XP-51F/G vs P-51H length..
    The 1/72 P-51H looks very nice! I didn't find many errors in the RS Models P-51H kit, so I'm curious what problems you ran into...
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    TbirdsRGo replied to the thread XP-51F/G vs P-51H length..
    Here are the 1/48 scale Light Weight Mustangs that I have spent the last few months on. In the foreground is FR409, the RAF XP-51F...
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    TbirdsRGo replied to the thread XP-51F/G vs P-51H length..
    Justin, I think the most expeditious way to build a 1/72 XP-51G would be to mash up the top of a P-51D with the bottom of a P-51H. I...
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    TbirdsRGo replied to the thread The Gorgeous XB-38.
    Yeah, texting is not the easiest form of communication! I learned something new about the Ju52, though. :) I caught Fifi at Chino a...
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    TbirdsRGo replied to the thread The Gorgeous XB-38.
    Skye, I think you may have misunderstood the comment about the B-29 engine alignment. When viewed from above, the nacelles are indeed...
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    TbirdsRGo replied to the thread The Gorgeous XB-38.
    BTW, I also make a 1/72 resin XB-38 conversion set. Does not include the radiators between the nacelles.
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    TbirdsRGo replied to the thread The Gorgeous XB-38.
    Yes, I make a 1/72 conversion for the XB-39. It consists of two full outer nacelles, two shorter inner cowlings to attach the inner kit...
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