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Check Out Border Model’s New Tool P-51D Kit That Comes Entirely Pre-Painted

Border Model has announced the upcoming release of a new tool P-51D Mustang kit in 1/35 scale.

What makes this model (BF-015) especially unique is that it’s pre-painted with a metallic aluminum base color and with complex internal sections all finished in advance. That means no tedious painting required. Beyond this the kit offers rivet lines, subtle stressed skin texture and a complete interior. Additional features include PE parts, two types of drop tanks and decals with four marking options.

As of this writing, it appears that no release date has been announced. Click below to check out box contents and additional images.

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Arma Hobby Announces “Next Generation, Highly Accurate” P-51D VLR Kit

Arma Hobby has announced the upcoming release of a new P-51D Mustang “Very Long Range” model kit in 1/72 scale.

The VLR – Very Long Range standard included additional fuel tanks as well as revised radio and navigation equipment, making long over-water missions possible. The typical escort configuration used 110-gallon underwing tanks, giving sufficient range for flights from Iwo Jima to Tokyo and back. These tanks were characteristic of Pacific operations and differed from the more common European configurations.

Described as a “modern next-generation Arma Hobby kit” and a “highly accurate” representation, the offering (70073) includes an additional VLR sprue with Pacific-specific equipment: 110-gallon underwing drop tanks, 150-gallon streamlined drop tanks from the P-38 Lightning, and rockets for strike missions. Additional features include a detailed cockpit, canopy masks and high-quality Cartograf decals with marking options for two aircraft: “Snortin’ Phyllie” (1st Lt. Herb Straughn, 531st Fighter Squadron, 21st Fighter Group) and “Little One” (1st Lt. Francis J. Pilecki, 458th Fighter Squadron, 506th Fighter Group). The kit also features a free 3D file with seat with harness, exhaust pipes, and gun barrels.

Release is currently set for some time in May. Click below to check out livery profiles and box contents.

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Titan T-51 Project For Sale: “Isolated Damage, Cheap”

A 2015 Titan T-51 project has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing, this two‑seat, experimental 3/4 scale P-51D replica is all‑metal construction with a steel‑tube fuselage frame and aluminum skins. It uses blind (“pop”) rivets to simplify construction and repair and is powered by an 185‑hp Suzuki H27A 2.7L V‑6, giving brisk acceleration, strong climb, and increased cruise speed compared with the original Rotax‑powered configuration. The airplane has about 161 total flight hours and suffered isolated damage after striking a deer on takeoff which wrinkled and deformed the left wing leading edge and flap, dented and torn some right‑side fuselage and center‑section skin, and broke two fiberglass prop blades, while leaving the main gear, tailwheel, spars, cowling, interior, dual seats, and dash wiring largely intact, making it a repairable project rather than a total loss.

The aircraft is located in Bristow, Oklahoma and is currently available for US $19,950, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Eduard Releases New Dorsal Fin P-51D Kit

Among Eduard’s new releases for February is a 1/72 Weekend Edition P-51D Mustang focused on machines with the dorsal fin assembly from the USAAF’s 8th, 15th and 20th Fighter Groups.

The kit (7477) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals with marking options for four aircraft: Chattanooga Choo Choo, Old Crow, Meatball Rap II and The Enchantress.

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Three Volume Set Examines P-51 Variants in Detail and Scale

Newly released from author Bert Kinzey is P-51 Mustang in Detail & Scale, Part 3: P-51D and Subsequent Variants, the final book in a trilogy of titles covering the P-51 Mustang in the Detail & Scale Series of books. Part 1 provided a look at the early Allison-engined Mustang variants, and Part 2 covered the first of the Merlin-powered versions up through the P-51C. This final part takes a look at the late single-seat Mustang variants from the P-51D and its near twin, the P-51K, through the P-51H.

The book begins with a brief historical summary of the development and operational use of these later versions of the P-51. This is followed by a chapter that is divided into eight sections, each of which takes a closer look at one of the later variants. This includes the fighter variants and the photographic-reconnaissance versions derived from them. But the primary emphasis and focus of each title in the Detail & Scale Series is an extensive look at the details of the aircraft. The Late Mustang Details chapter is divided into two sections: one on the P-51D and P-51K, and a second on the P-51H, which illustrates the differences and similarities of this, the final single-seat Mustang variant to enter production, compared to the more numerous and better-known P-51D and P-51K. In all, the huge details chapter contains more than 150 photographs. These are a combination of scores that were taken specifically for this publication and many vintage photographs from North American’s archives and other sources. As with all books in the Detail & Scale Series, the last section is devoted to scale modelers. It provides a good look at the many kits of these late Mustang variants now available in all the standard modeling scales, as well as some classic older kits.

P-51 Mustang in Detail & Scale, Part 3, has 305 high resolution photographs, 266 of which are in full color, with 16 drawings and seven color profiles.

The 102 page publication is currently available in paperback format and will likely be an indispensable resource for modelers and P-51 enthusiasts.

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F.E.W. 2/3 Scale TF-51D Mustang Project For Sale: “Only 85 Hrs Since New”

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A Fighter Escort Wings (FEW) 2/3 scale TF-51D Mustang project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

For sale here is a year 2000 completed F.E.W. TF-51d, 2/3rds scale with the Chevrolet ZZ3, 350 cu.in. Engine and mt composite blade 4 blade prop!… This aircraft has only 85 hours since brand new! There is now a fist sized hole in the aluminum valve cover and a smaller hole in the left aluminum head… The cause of the hole in the head is in question: the reports say a valve stuck, causing the hot spot that burned through the aluminum head and then the valve cover, but other sources blame an exhaust leak, directed at this area from the outside as the cause. Regardless, the result was smoke in the cockpit and possibly flame, so the pilot wisely decided to end the flight immediately, off airport! Sold with technical logs for engine, prop and airframe since new, plus the journey log. And 2 boxes of supporting paperwork, including the assembly manual! And the Canadian bill of sale!… The fuselage is mounted to a cradle to support the engine and this is included. The 1 piece wing is 26’ long and manageable.

The aircraft is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is currently available for US $59,950, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes many additional photos and details.

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3/4 Scale Jurca P-51 Project For Sale: “Incudes New, Clearly Printed Plans”

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A 3/4 scale Jurca P-51D Mustang (Jurca MJ-77 Gnatsum) has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Jurca plans call for aircraft made of wood construction covered with fabric. They do not require expensive tools or exotic parts. This project is sold with a new, clearly printed set of plans on quality paper, not the crumbling original poor quality paper that has deteriorated over time… This aircraft project consists of built assemblies of the Fuselage, Tail, Rudder, Wing Spar, most wing components/ ribs built, Ailerons built, Pilots seat, windshield, Fiberglass nose bowl, tail fillet fairing, and build boards for constructing wings. Will need instruments, landing gear, Top Canopy, Engine and prop, and forward cowl built to accommodate your choice of engine.

The project is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes a number of additional photos and details.

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New Warpaint Special Details P-51 and Derivatives With Plans, Profiles and Over 200 Photos

Guideline Publications and author Ken Darling have released Warpaint Special No. 5, which focuses on the North American P-51 Mustang and its derivatives.

The title reportedly boasts over 200 images (some never seen before), 16 pages of color profiles, 2 page scale plans and 4 pages of detailed aircraft used by various units. It is supported with artwork by John Fox.

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P-51 ZK-TAF For Sale: “Fantastic Condition Overall, First Realistic Offer Secures”

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P-51 Mustang ZK-TAF has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

First realistic offer secures. Two seat conversion and currently certified for flying Part 115 Adventure flights in New Zealand. 1600 TT airframe, recent top overhaul of the engine, cooling system and prop overhaul recently complete. All airframe mods and inspections carried out. Great avionics fit. Hangared with NZ Warbirds Association, Ardmore, New Zealand. Fantastic condition overall.

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Grand Champion Award Winning P-51 Offered For Sale

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P-51 S/N 44-74813 (N151BW) has been spotted for sale. The machine is described as a grand champion award winner (Oshkosh 2002) which is very well cared for and flown very little, but regularly, since restoration. The listing states (in part):

385 Hrs since Midwest Aero restoration and Vintage V-12 Overhaul. 50 Hrs since Roush Heads & Banks. All the goodies! Spitfire Mirrors, Guns, Ammo-belts, Drop-tanks, Gunsight, very stock panel, New Cuffs on Prop in’17. Pre-oiler, spin-on oil filters, Rotax Mags, Hinz filter, Shadin, Looks fantastic!

The airframe reportedly has 1500 hrs TT (estimated) and is equipped with a Packard/Rolls Royce V-1650-7 engine (S/N v-333953) and a Hamilton Standard 25D-50 Hub (S/N 150699) with 7523A-24 blades. The aircraft is located in Mason City, Iowa and is currently being offered for $2,900,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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