NAA P-51D Mustang: Tail Wheel Progress Update

June 22, 2015June 5, 2021Hugh

I’ve been busy building the 3d models and working through the vagaries of the Mustang P-51 Tail wheel assembly. This is a selection of the new parts built to date:

Mustang P-51 Spindle — #73-34004 Housing Tail Wheel Spindle

Mustang P-51D Spindle — #73-34004 Housing Tail Wheel Spindle

Mustang Idler — #99-34153 Support: Tailwheel Declutch cable idler

Mustang Bell Tail Wheel Door — # 97-34502 Bellcrank: Tail Wheel Door

#73-31114: Support: Tail Wheel Shock Strut

2015-06-23_14-51-42 — #73-31114: Support: Tail Wheel Shock Strut

Mustang P-51 — #97-34120 Mast Assy – Tail wheel steering

This last image is a photo showing the Housing for the Tail Wheel Spindle with the model in a similar orientation and finish for comparison.

For the latest version of these models please refer to this article.

W. Jack Charles April 17, 2019 / 01:47

My name is Jack Charles and I am working on an 80% scale P51. Would you be interested in sharing some of your drawings and 3D models? I am currently starting work on the tail strut and related components. Your work is very impressive, Kindest regards.

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- Hugh April 17, 2019 / 02:11
  
  Hi Jack, Thank you for your inquiry. Please email me at hught2008@gmail.com for more information.
  
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