F-51TT Mustang

TallEng · January 26, 2016, 01:11:47 PM

I know I'm supposed to building a Tomcat for the Cold War group build but;
Do you know how many pieces a Hasagawa Tomcat has? 176

......
I put the lid back on the box

Then I had an inspiration or maybe it was an urge to do something simple,

And different, so from an idea by our Tophe I've started with this;

And the inspiration?
Was this:

Of course it won't be an exact copy, I find they kind of grow and take on a way of there own,
So I know it won't have the jet at the back, but will have the twin fins, and a turbo-prop up front
As against the Merlin....
So far I've done this:

Merlin removed, shims added to fair in new turbo-prop engine, fin removed and tail planes added
Of greater span ready for twin fins later.

New engine glued in place awaiting final sanding to shape. (When the glue has set)
Possible users? DomRep? Or what I'm leaning more towards at the moment the Swiss:
In use as a Target Tug. Probably because it reminds me of the F+W C-3605

Regards
Keith

Captain Canada · January 27, 2016, 03:35:53 AM

Looking good already ! Love those Mustang kits.

Tophe · January 27, 2016, 04:11:19 AM

Wonderful! Go on!

KiwiZac · January 28, 2016, 12:18:09 PM

Yes, a C-3605, only really, really good-looking! This is a great start, I'm excited for this.

Tophe - I'm sorry I hadn't seen your drawing, the twin-fin design is beautiful!

Tophe · January 29, 2016, 10:09:54 AM

Thanks! and I am very happy my delirium is now being built, actually!

Jesse220 · January 29, 2016, 03:22:54 PM

I like to see a jet powered twin tailed mustang

Tophe · January 29, 2016, 08:54:01 PM

Quote from: TallEng on January 26, 2016, 01:11:47 PM
a turbo-prop up front
As against the Merlin....
Merlin removed, shims added to fair in new turbo-prop engine, fin removed and tail planes added
New engine glued in place awaiting final sanding to shape.

Where is the new engine (turboprop) coming from? Which kit? or scratchbuilt?

TallEng · January 30, 2016, 03:26:56 AM

Update

(possibly the last for a couple of weeks, I have to work $:-\$ )
Anyway:

Bits used so far; Tailplanes and engine are from the Airfix Tucano, while the fins are the original
Mustang Tailplanes trimmed to suit. Possible tip tank fit, is from the Revell/MPM Meteor F.4, and no it won't
Remain an asymmetric fit,

if I add them there will be one on each wing.

Regards
Keith

kitnut617 · January 30, 2016, 06:34:03 AM

Now that is a great bit of kit-bashing Keith

And I like it too, I might even steal your idea

kerick · January 30, 2016, 06:49:02 AM

Quote from: kitnut617 on January 30, 2016, 06:34:03 AM
Now that is a great bit of kit-bashing Keith

And I like it too, I might even steal your idea

Idea thievery is the most sincere compliment.
Well done!
Yeah I might grab some of these features too!

Tophe · January 30, 2016, 08:45:48 AM

Lovely Mustang/Tucano/else mix!

kerick · January 30, 2016, 10:26:58 AM

The F-4 in the background looks interesting. Is there a story on that?

TallEng · January 30, 2016, 01:34:04 PM

Quote from: kerick on January 30, 2016, 10:26:58 AM
The F-4 in the background looks interesting. Is there a story on that?

Indeed there is,
Inspiration found here http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,18821.msg580447/topicseen/highlight,phantom.html#msg580447
looking for one of the green colours at the moment which i seem to have "Lost"

then hopefully on to the finish line

Regards
Keith