it is with great sadness i have to report that my best friend Doss Steed has passed away in november 2006
his p-51 will not die with him.
his plans are still available from Bob Holman plans.
a fiberglass fuse with all the molded in details /panel lines/screws/access covers/ will be available in the near future.
as soon as i get more to report i will post here.
thanks to all the well wishers that have contacted me
the modeling world will greatly miss this extremely talented modeler.

Sorry to hear that. Doss has his Mustang (I believe it was his) right next to my SE5a at Toledo this past yer. He was a talented builder.. I wish his Family well.
Please keep us posted with updates on the parts.

Life just keeps bringing change....sigh... I have been away from r/c for a half dozen years or so and I am so stunned at the changes in the landscape....Greats like Doss Steed, no longer with us, everyone buying ARFs(Gag!), RCM magazine and others just GONE...!!!! dang.... Well I'm back and hope to make the best of an r/c world where everyone wants "ready made" I have been following the fate of whats available and I was/am hoping to get Doss' plans to build his P-51. Can you tell me more about what items may be out there? Retracts, scoops so on? Also are you able to confirm for me that the Doss Steed P-51 design has a 92" wing-span. I thought it was larger, yet Bob H. says the plans he has are 92"

Thanks in advance....Carl

92.5" to be exact
parts are in the works, also landing gear, i will post on rcu as they become available.
Bob Holman should still have plans
thanks for the kind words about my best friend
gone but not forgotten.
Russell

No thanks are necessary, all the modelers I know are fantastic people, eager to help each other do what we all love to do. Doss Steed was a perfect example of that, from all I've read about him over the years. Not to mention his awsome talents. Indeed never forgotten. Also I thank you for comfirming the wing span for me, I'll be placing the order with Bob Holman first thing tomorrow morning.

Carl

Hi Russell

I did get the plans for Doss Steed's P-51 from BH plans, this past summer. I have begun the process of cutting a building kit and jigs in anticipation of having her all planked up by next summer(fingers crossed). If you have any contact information for the folks who may be working on parts for this model I'd really appreciate it or any updates you may have.

Kind Regards

Carl

Hey Carl
the progress is very slow on the parts that will be available but as soon as they will be available i will let you know

I am interesting in buying the P-51d Steed plans could you please help me?, I have 6 sheets and 3 more for the 3 views and some parts for the larding gear and I would like to have a complete set.

Thanks

Alex

Alex,

I have just returned from the perry swapmeet and picked up a complete set of wing ribs and spinner for this model.

Steve

Nice!, what else do you have?, do you have the complete set of plans?, for the wood parts I don't have a problem I can cut them with my Laser my issue is if I can get more parts in order to build one, if I can't get them I will reduce the size in order to match maybe the Giant P-51 in order to get retracts and canopy, maybe someone have the name of the person that got all parts?

Alex

I bought the complete plans, fiberglass fuselage, machined wheels and spinner from Doss in the fall of 05. I was not able to complete the model in any kind of realistic timeframe so I sold it to a gentleman in the California Central Valley in the summer of '06. He said he was going to build it but have not heard from him since. Very interesting talking to Doss about these and other plans he had...

Then do you have the plans and parts?, I got my plans from a friend that was close friend of Steed his name is Ricky Calero and I got some parts for the retracts and wheel pants from a guy from Tampa also one of the exhaust too, but I still looking for more parts due that this design is one of the best.

Alex

Try contacting this sight http://www.crabappleestatesales.com/9.html http://www.crabappleestatesales.com/3.html . Looks like they handeled the estate sale. Unless there is another Doss Steed that made models .They might have the name and contact info of who purchased it .Cant hurt to try .

Hi,

I have the plans and all the 3 views on a disc !!!

Steve

If are those the complete set how much for a copy?

Alex

Hi Russell

It has been a while since these posts. Wondering if you've heard more about the Doss Steed parts progress?

Thanks Carl

Hi

I bought the Doss Steed plans from Bob Holman PLans ...6 sheets. FYI

I am looking for the f/g parts, canopy, retracts for the Doss Steed P51 if anyone has any for sale or might know where I could purchase same.

I knew Doss personally and it hurt me when he died worse that when my father died. I had one of his Mustangs and loved it. I have never met anyone in rc that paid that much attention to detail. The last time i was taking him to lunch he was all about a Wildcat and the problems with the retract system. I was out of the country when i heard he passed and did not make back in time for the services we had some wild times and i miss him. He had an apprentice and Doss left everything to him

I am very sad to hear about this. I have been out of touch with the RCU Community for some time.
I have the original set of the 102" P-51 plus extras and a special note from Doss signed.....
I would really like for them to go to a good home......
I am not able to attach photos at this time....