P51-B Mustang build

Theres no introduction needed for this plane,the P51 is iconic,here is my scratch built version.

BTW this is a big article :P

The painted one is mine,the other I built for my mate,paint scheme to be finalised but I think he is edging towards this paint scheme so should be quite cool :) .....

Anyway,I've already done an article prior to this one covering the story this far so onto the build as promised.

I build using a heavier and denser board from DTFB,I'm guessing from what I've read on the forums that its similar to Elmars FB.It's from Hobbycraft,5mm thick and is virtually impossible too remove the paper without destroying the board.It's far more robust and durable but it is considerably heavier. 

The build pictures are from the painted version shown above,the white one,has already gone through some changes in the build method and it shows,it flies better than mine ....typical :(.

This was never going to be a swappable plane,I designed this to be more scale looking and too hold much larger motors including if wished ,doubling up the batteries.We've tested the white one with 2 x 2200mah 3s...it was interesting :).I've flown mine with 2 x 1800mah 3s much to my delight they both fly beautifully.

Being built as they are,cooling was a concern so where ever I could,I allowed for venting,the White one with the spinner off gives an incredible noise from a steep dive :) big smiles that day .

Fuselage

formers and battery box

fuselage sides and motor

assembled....

motor installation

battery hatch

doubler for wing seat

joining the 2...

tail

verticle stab and ruder,doubled of course ;)

elevator

fitted

servos,esc and wing mount

if you read the last article you will know I had a failure with the control snakes I used which resulted in a crash,I went back to a tried and tested method,a pushrod,only I used 3mm carbon rod with adjustable clevices.

rear turtle deck....lots of 50% cuts required too allow a smooth curve

front cowling again with the 50% cuts and some careful shaping

trusty pink insulation foam....I love that stuff :)

air scoop reinforcement

yep....pink foam :)

a couple shots of the white one with some modifications,mainly in the motor mount area too allow for additional cooling

I also added wooden reinforcement too the fuselage sides

sisters....

Wings

 main rib

removable servo mounts

 flap and aileron servo access

ready for paint

some in flight pictures.....and my buddy :)

and a couple of videos

http://youtu.be/RwTJoUp1szk

http://youtu.be/URjMfs0OpQo

So there you have it folks,my P51-B,about a year in the making but it was worth it,I'm quite rightly happy with her,they both fly beautifully altho mine has a slower roll rate than my mates but I can live with that,I'm just trying too enjoy flying her altho,a typical scratch builder that I am,I'm already planning my next build ;-) and further refinements too this bird.

Thats it from me for now folks,please rate and feel free too comment or ask any questions.

Cheers 

Scottie