Partly-scratch-built Racing Red Mustang

[Michael]

Even with all that mess, things are coming together.

[Michael]

Basic painting is done and radio installation is next. The photo is from the last 'TEMAC Pilot's Meeting".

[Michael]

Radio and landing retractable gear installation complete, hinges glued in, and wings glued on. All wiring is accessible from from the battery hatch area.

Still to do: battery tray, balance, details, painted and/or plastic film trim windows and decoration, adjust throws and get a bigger prop.

[Michael]

Oh yeah, and engine exhausts, and air-cooling too.

[piker]

looking really good! It'll be fantastic when decorated.

Oh, and that runway is very well groomed.

[Michael]

Very slow progress .....

[Michael]

A bit more ...

[Michael]

Engine exhausts are one of the essential characteristics to a P51 Mustang, these constructed of foam sheet and a plastic straw.

[Michael]

more ...

[Michael]

... stripe ...

[sihinch]

Red stripe!

[bweaver]

Clearly Simon, red stripe might taste good but it clearly wouldn't show up!  It had to be a white stripe...

Looking great Micheal.

[Michael]

I don't know if this will work, or if it's worth the effort, but I'm trying to make functional landing gear doors.

They are made of of a two-piece foam sandwich with epoxy for strength, but I'm not sure they're strong enough. If it functions, I may fiberglass these parts for additional strength.

I also applied some lettering to the bottom of the left wing.

[octagon]

Very nice job Michael. Like the way your Mustang looks. You mentioned you are trying to make functional doors. Are you are trying to make inner doors that will close to cover the wheels after the main gear closes?

[Michael]

Yes, that's the intention.