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Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.
P-51D Mustang ‘Cadillac of the Skies’ for FSX Part 1 Restored - OUT NOW!
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Bomber_12th
SOH-CM-2025
Anytime a part had to be made, or a detail created, in which a photo or drawing couldn't be had (especially parts manufactured by other companies than NAA), it was a blessing having people like Mike VadeBonCoeur of Midwest Aero Restorations, and Glenn Wegman of Fighter Enterprises, Inc., two of the best in restoring Mustangs to factory original condition, provide me photos like these, which you can now see this power receptacle within the sim for the first time (note the distinct font-type of the Signal Lamp stencil - which is accurately recreated within this product):
jankees
SOH-CM-2026
John, in real life I'd probably prefer a brand new example too, but this a sim, and there I prefer them old and worn. This was just a quick edit to satisfy my strange tastes...
Just out of curiosity, what are the differences between the 5, 10, etc models?
and of course the p-word...any plans for a paintkit?
Just out of curiosity, what are the differences between the 5, 10, etc models?
and of course the p-word...any plans for a paintkit?
Bomber_12th
SOH-CM-2025
Without wanting to elaborate further, here are the original NAA documents listing the changes from the D-5 to the D-10, from the D-10 to the D-15, and from the D-15 to the D-20. Accompanying this, I have photos from all D model-variant cockpits, including the prototype. Even little items such as the gear-indicator lights placard, changed throughout production, while more important items, such as the electrical panels, armor plate, gear wells, all changed throughout production models.
First, the D-10 changes from the D-5:
Next, the D-15 changes from the D-10:
First, the D-10 changes from the D-5:
Next, the D-15 changes from the D-10:
Bomber_12th
SOH-CM-2025
And finally, the D-20 changes from the D-15:
All of these documents are provided by John Melson. Changes would continue to occur from the D-20 to the D-25, and from the D-25 to the D-30.
All of these documents are provided by John Melson. Changes would continue to occur from the D-20 to the D-25, and from the D-25 to the D-30.
Bomber_12th
SOH-CM-2025
An idea of the canopy variations from one variant to the next, provided by Charles Neely. This product features both the mid/typical California canopy (as normally found on restorations), as well as the early/typical Dallas canopy (on Happy Jack's Go Buggy).
The California canopy was modeled using the original engineering drawings, as they exist for that particular canopy. However, no drawings exist for the Dallas canopy, so I had to build it using some excellent side-profile photos.
Another variation that one can spot, between the D-20 "Upupa Epops" and the D-30 "Happy Jack's Go Buggy" is a difference in canopy-mounted antenna wire guides, which are completely different.
Marked as California #1(-2), this canopy was only ever fitted to the D-5, one of the ways in which the D-5 has such a distinctively different look than later production models - as all later canopies had the highest-section of the canopy moved forward, above the pilot's head.
The California canopy was modeled using the original engineering drawings, as they exist for that particular canopy. However, no drawings exist for the Dallas canopy, so I had to build it using some excellent side-profile photos.
Another variation that one can spot, between the D-20 "Upupa Epops" and the D-30 "Happy Jack's Go Buggy" is a difference in canopy-mounted antenna wire guides, which are completely different.
Marked as California #1(-2), this canopy was only ever fitted to the D-5, one of the ways in which the D-5 has such a distinctively different look than later production models - as all later canopies had the highest-section of the canopy moved forward, above the pilot's head.
Bomber_12th
SOH-CM-2025
Here is just a quick comparison between the accurately-restored P-51D-20 "Upupa Epops", and the accurately-restored P-51D-30 "Happy Jack's Go Buggy". The paintwork through the cockpit and rear cockpit, as well as various equipment, is different (Note the different gear-indicator positions, which are both accurate to the type - the gyro compass, gyro horizon, and tachometer are different as well - early and late types. Also note the early and late design throttle levers).
"Upupa Epops"
"Happy Jack's Go Buggy"
"Upupa Epops"
"Happy Jack's Go Buggy"
Bomber_12th
SOH-CM-2025
Enjoying some free-time last night, with the P-51K "Fragile But Agile", a true Pacific-war veteran, and one of the newest restorations. Owned by Dan Friedkin, it has been used as part of the "Horsemen" routine, late this past airshow season.
SpaceWeevil
SOH-CM-2026
Just a thought, but quite a few e-mails I've had from Warbirdsim tripped my spam filter and had to be rescued from the trash - worth a look?
Bomber_12th
SOH-CM-2025
Hi SpaceWeevil - that is what occured, as Skyhawk has posted, later on in this thread. All sorted now I'd take it. 
Cirrus N210MS
Charter Member
looks Nice i wanna get The plane need to find out how much it is too bad there website does not show USD on it only EURO :salute:
Bomber_12th
SOH-CM-2025
Cirrus, I've replied to your PM, so the answer is there.
John
One simple sentence to sum it up. Your work is just amazing. You're a well accomplished craftsman doing what you do for the flightsim community.
....I've seen your work right before my eyes with stick in hand. The level of detail had a huge wow factor with me in your previous work. In my eyes you are a great asset to the history of the P-51 with your ability to represent it in such a real form. I'm not a historian. I don't know one model from the next.
Everything about the one I had the chance to fly had my eyes open wide in amazement. It was such a great experience to be there.
I remember speaking to you some time ago about my interests of purchase as I would love to have it. I had a real hard time being in control well enough to feel in control while flying. It wasn't a beginners model. Landings were a real challenge and far to fast for a tail dragger configuration. For me. After several attempts of flying it, I sadly had to pass on my purchase because it would likely never get flown much. Atleast not the way it's meant to be. For those that can manage to truly fly the mustang by the numbers and in full control, your P-51 is a great simulation experience.
Never stop doing what you do. You're a great asset to bringing aircraft back to life for everyone to experience.
One simple sentence to sum it up. Your work is just amazing. You're a well accomplished craftsman doing what you do for the flightsim community.
....I've seen your work right before my eyes with stick in hand. The level of detail had a huge wow factor with me in your previous work. In my eyes you are a great asset to the history of the P-51 with your ability to represent it in such a real form. I'm not a historian. I don't know one model from the next.
Everything about the one I had the chance to fly had my eyes open wide in amazement. It was such a great experience to be there.
I remember speaking to you some time ago about my interests of purchase as I would love to have it. I had a real hard time being in control well enough to feel in control while flying. It wasn't a beginners model. Landings were a real challenge and far to fast for a tail dragger configuration. For me. After several attempts of flying it, I sadly had to pass on my purchase because it would likely never get flown much. Atleast not the way it's meant to be. For those that can manage to truly fly the mustang by the numbers and in full control, your P-51 is a great simulation experience.
Never stop doing what you do. You're a great asset to bringing aircraft back to life for everyone to experience.
SpaceWeevil
SOH-CM-2026
Hi SpaceWeevil - that is what occured, as Skyhawk has posted, later on in this thread. All sorted now I'd take it.
I'm quite used to being last with the news! Glad he's sorted anyway. I can feel an early Christmas present coming on - this just looks too good to pass up.
Bomber_12th
SOH-CM-2025
Having been so long since the last product release, I had lost my trouble-shooting knowledge, otherwise I would have been much more of a help to you than I was, SkyHawk! I hope tonight you'll be able to fully enjoy it, as you had hoped to last night.
I hope tonight you'll be able to fully enjoy it, as you had hoped to last night.
Cirrus N210MS
Charter Member
just leting you guys know from what pay pal Says planes in USD IS $40.43 USD
Just order my Plane! so I am Happy now
Just order my Plane! so I am Happy now
Bomber_12th
SOH-CM-2025
OleBoy, thank you very, very much for your message, I greatly appreciate it! Creating this first P-51D Mustang product, I think I learned more about the Mustang than probably is mentally-safe, and I'm glad it sounds like it shows. Up until this build, I simply figured that one P-51D was the same as any other P-51D, regardless of the production block, though obviously different through each restoration. Over time I began to realize just how much things changed from one P-51D production block to the next, and even the changes that occurred right during the middle of a production block, creating early and late versions of the same D-20, D-25, etc. Well what an opportunity to be had, to finally see what a proper D-20 looks like in the sim, and compare it to a proper D-30, allowing each aircraft within the product to be uniquely individual, just as they really are! Plus, it is so great to finally have an F-6D, fitted out with all of the same, original camera-operation equipment on the interior, and the camera ports, camera, and authentic wing and canopy marks - or a P-51K, with the special prop spinner and accurate Aeroproducts prop blades. As you can tell, this product was designed for my use, just as much as it is for anyone else.
Up until this build, I simply figured that one P-51D was the same as any other P-51D, regardless of the production block, though obviously different through each restoration. Over time I began to realize just how much things changed from one P-51D production block to the next, and even the changes that occurred right during the middle of a production block, creating early and late versions of the same D-20, D-25, etc. Well what an opportunity to be had, to finally see what a proper D-20 looks like in the sim, and compare it to a proper D-30, allowing each aircraft within the product to be uniquely individual, just as they really are! Plus, it is so great to finally have an F-6D, fitted out with all of the same, original camera-operation equipment on the interior, and the camera ports, camera, and authentic wing and canopy marks - or a P-51K, with the special prop spinner and accurate Aeroproducts prop blades. As you can tell, this product was designed for my use, just as much as it is for anyone else.
Cirrus N210MS
Charter Member
well I am goto have fun trying my new P51 out ! here in a Few sec bomber and if you need any photos i have Lots of P51 Photos from EAA 2010 and EAA 2007 and EAA 2004