P-51J/F1J-5 SeaHorse

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CallSignOWL
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P-51J/F1J-5 SeaHorse

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Academy p-51d in 1/72 scale, modified to represent a "what if" version of a naval mustang. Several trials were carried out during WW2 to see if the p-51 was suited for naval operations. The program was eventually canceled, but its always nice to dream!

WIP can be seen here: http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/viewtop ... =20&t=1098

As for the naval designation, most aircraft at the time were designated based on the manufacturer/production: (status prefix)(type)(manufacturer sequence)(manufacturer code) -- (configuration number) (general purpose/modifications). So, for the P-51, the operational model wold not have the X/Y prefix, F for fighter, 1 for manufacturer sequence (making the FJ Fury the second plane ordered from North American--F2J Fury?), J for the manufacturer code, and configuration 5 (a model mustang is 1, b mustang is 2, c is 3, d is 4, H/J would be 5), and I figured it might have a special purpose designator to show that it is a navalized version, but Im not sure what the code would be; (N was for nightfighter, C for carrier??); Thus F1J-5(C)

without further ado, the Seahorse:
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Very cool - It's a well worn beast! (and thanks for the breakdown of the aircraft code -I didn't know that).

I really like the work on the Wingfold - and I love the paperclip hook!

Good show!
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A cool looking bird!
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A very plausible WHIFF, I like that.
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BorgR3mc0 wrote:A very plausible WHIFF, I like that.
thank you! :bow:
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