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Hi everybody,
I just ordered Tamiya 1:32 kit for P-51D and I would like to replicate the above subject that belonged to 332nd AAFFG based in Ramitelli, Italy in 1945 and I will appreciate if someone could help me understanding a few points.
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- Was the above belonging to the "early" or the "Late" production (Block 20 onwards)? If I understood well, there were a number of differences in seat, instrument panel, gun sight etc.
Unfortunately the camera port is blocked from view. It was square in the later D (-15-NA and -20-NT and newer.
- Which pattern on tyres?I don't think there were tire differences
- Which propeller? unfortunately there are no external markings in that photo to give you a clue about the P-51K Aero Products propeller.
Additionally, if anybody can share pictures on that subject, will be very much welcome.
Many thanks in advance
No rocket stubs are discernible so the Mustang is an earlier version than the P-51D-20-NA, the P-51K-15-NT and the P-51D-25-NT. So you may not make assumptions about the APS-13 tail warning radar array on the vertical stabilizer above the serial number.
Alberto
- Was the above belonging to the "early" or the "Late" production (Block 20 onwards)? If I understood well, there were a number of differences in seat, instrument panel, gun sight etc.
- Which pattern on tyres?
- Which propeller?
Additionally, if anybody can share pictures on that subject, will be very much welcome.
You say P-51D-15, what was the serial number?
Alberto said:Thanks again.
I sent an enquiry to Lone Star Models to get a guess on freight cost, wait for their answer.
Reading the very good report you did on the kit on Jan. 2011 I noticed the comment about the "curved DFF" that very like will apply to my subject, any picture of this one?
many thanks
Alberto
I don't know the serial number and it doesn't matter.
There are clues on the few "Creamer's Dream" pictures that identify it as a P-51D-15-NA.
This is not surprising as most of the 332nd FG P-51D's were D-15's.
Alberto, I believe Lone Star Models sells resin 1/32 110gal. tanks.
Thanks again.
Reading the very good report you did on the kit on Jan. 2011 I noticed the comment about the "curved DFF" that very like will apply to my subject, any picture of this one?
many thanks
Alberto
Not in the picture above, nor is there any reference I can find to support your statements above.
So what did You note on 'other' photos absent serial number that lead you to conclude P-51D-15