jeff naul

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hey guys looking for a 1/6 scale p-51 to build, but i want a fiberglass fuse. i thought i hit the jackpot with the brian taylor but its only 69". i'm looking at a wing in the high 70's to low 80's. the reason is because i already have new retracts,cowl, canopy and engine. i had a d&r that i was rebuilding but when i moved i decide to trash it. too much time in the attic had killed it! who knows whats out there? thanks jeff

jasonp51d

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I presume you are after a P-51d - there aren't many options I can think of at 1/6 scale with a fibre glass fuselage - try Innovative model products.

[link=http://www.impscale.com/index.html]Innovative Model products[/link]

They used to produce full kits which produce a fine looking model (see photo of my old one) but beware quality of some arts of the kits was questionable and the wing being scale is awfully thin near the u/c mounts which makes it prone to cracking.



There is also a 1/6 scale P-51B with a fibre glass fus in the US originally designed by Gene Barton I think - can dig out the link if interested.

Good luck

Jason

Chad Veich

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The Gene Barton B model was being offered by Aeroloft designs but I've heard they have sold the rights to Yellow Aircraft and it is not currently available. I would do much research before purchasing from IMP. I had an IMP P-51D many years ago and it was awful. However, they may have something better these days.

jeff naul

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thanks guys i had already looked at the imp but no glass fuse, the aeroloft is cool but i'm waiting on the meister b coming out soon. i'm wanting to model "passion wagon" a "d" model of the 357th.

Evil_Merlin

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I have purchased three ImpScale planes in the past 18 months.

The MiG-3, the Bf109E and another plane. I've never had issues with any of the plans or kits. Claude's plans are very nice and the laser cutting done is top notch.

BobH

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You probably can still get the Aerotech kit.. Pricey but extra nice.

jeff naul

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the aerotech is too big for the equipment that i have on hand.

BobH

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Maybe you could be a little more specific with the retracts and engine? That would help.

jasonp51d

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Have you looked at the Engel P-51?

Approx 1/6 i think??

[link=http://www.engelmt.de/en/index.php]Engel Modelbau[/link]



Imorted into the US by

Cactus Aviation Hover Hobby Inc.
Robert Wilson
10380 E. Heritage Pl.
Tucson, Az.. 85730
Tel. 001-520-747-3792
Fax. 001-520-747-3792
E-Mail: [email protected]

Hover Hobby Inc.
Jeff Davis, Manager
3657 S. Orlando Dr.

32773 Sanford, Florida
Tel. 407-688-1161

Good luck

Jason

jeff naul

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bob i have jag engines ryobi 31cc, robart 622 1/6 scale p-51 retracts, fiberglass specialties scale cowling and canopy. all of this was bought when i was remodling my old d&r p-51. it was a 78" sheeted foam airplane and flew awesome! was flying it with an old g-22 but had the ryobi built so it would stay in the cowling. if i can't find anything looks like i will be buying the fuse from engel and use the imp plans for the wing and tail. i'll have foam cut for the wing tail and then cover with fliteskin. i want to practice with the fliteskin before meister releases the new b model.
thanks for the link jason, i contacted engel and he said he would have me a price together with shipping at the beginning of next week. hope its not too bad! jeff

jeff naul

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well my exitement was soon shot down when i got the reply from marco at engel, 438.00 was the cheapest way to ship JUST THE FUSE!
anybody have any other suggestions?

rc34074

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Not sure if this is what you want, but- Atec Models has a 72 inch "composite" P-51D. their web site is www.atecmodels.com. they show some dealers in the US. Its $449 according to their web site. They say it has panel lines and rivets molded in, and is painted as it comes to you.

not really a kit but is in the size range I think you want.

Ed

jeff naul

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well after a week of searching and stressing it turns out that imp. has glass fuses, for some reason the first few times i visited the site my monitor wasn't showing the whole screen and off to the side was the price listing with the glass fuse! i feel like an idiot[&o]
thanks to everyone who helped out, jeff

DanaEasterly

centery jet has an 80 inch wing,fiberglass fuse.