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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2012 10:43:56 GMT 12
Hi all,
I bought an Italeri 1:72 Mustang kit the other day so I could build Mr Bethell's "girlfriend", air show favourite P-51D ZK-TAF/"NZ2415".
I was wondering if anyone has any photos of her cockpit? Preferably early in her career, say up to 1996? I'd love to do her as the "classic" flown by TT Bland.
Any help would be much appreciated, and rewarded with Karma.
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Post by corsair67 on Jul 8, 2012 11:52:19 GMT 12
Zac, last time I saw it (which is probably before 1990), let me say that it is was bright inside!
I recall that the cockpit was upholstered in orange, white and brown leather/fabric by John Dilley when it was being rebuilt in the US in the early-80s. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of it though.
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Post by stu on Jul 8, 2012 20:06:11 GMT 12
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Post by JDK on Jul 8, 2012 22:48:09 GMT 12
Wow, the '70s cathouse look...
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Post by slackie on Jul 9, 2012 9:47:04 GMT 12
That is truly awful upholstery!!
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Post by scrooge on Jul 11, 2012 10:33:55 GMT 12
argh!!!
At what point in time was that EVER considered visually acceptable?
Many crimes were committed in the 70's and this was definately one of the worst.
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Post by baronbeeza on Jul 11, 2012 11:59:52 GMT 12
John Dilley seemed rather proud of it in the mid 80's, - then again he did go on and sell the aircraft.
It may have been one of those things where you had to be there...... or be American... (Texan).
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Post by flyjoe180 on Jul 11, 2012 18:09:52 GMT 12
Tan vinyl, finished with a nice blend of cream, brown and white fabric. Mmmm, inspiration for the car.  |
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Post by thebrads on Jul 11, 2012 21:34:50 GMT 12
Is it still the same today? And if not, anyone have up to date pics?
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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Jul 12, 2012 19:22:19 GMT 12
Still the same as far as I am aware.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 12, 2012 22:18:56 GMT 12
It looks like the 60 Minute Makeover team have been in there ;D
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Post by Ykato on Jul 18, 2012 23:36:23 GMT 12
It looks like the 60 Minute Makeover team have been in there ;D with Ford cortina apparelling  |
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Post by nuuumannn on Jul 19, 2012 0:17:13 GMT 12
Wow! Wasn't expecting that! Awesome - crank up the 10CC, get out the fondue set and check out the flares, big collars and wide ties!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2012 17:33:06 GMT 12
Awesome, just what I wanted, thankyou! I had a suspicion she still looked like that inside. That's the first time I've seen photos of the rear seat, which I will of course need to scratchbuild for my kit.
Many many thanks stu, your help is very gratefully received.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Jul 22, 2012 20:41:29 GMT 12
Hey Zac, did you buy the one with Italian markings only? I got one the other day for $9.99 which I thought was a good price. Got some Ventura decals left over from years ago so should be able to cobble a NZ example together.
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Post by TS on Jul 22, 2012 21:30:32 GMT 12
Quote:scrooge on Jul 11, 2012, 10:33am
argh!!!
At what point in time was that EVER considered visually acceptable?
Many crimes were committed in the 70's and this was definately one of the worst.
Well I guess if you can own it you can have what you like.
It didnt worry me when I flew in it 12 years ago. ;D
Mind you I was not really paying any attention to upholstery
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 22, 2012 21:51:31 GMT 12
Hear hear Wasapilot, the upholstery is the least important thing involved in flying the aircraft, I'm sure. And for the record this aircraft was restored circa 1984, so I don't think the upholstery dates back to the 1970's. I guess it might insulate the cockpit a bit, cutting noise down?
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Post by TS on Jul 23, 2012 11:34:23 GMT 12
I guess it might insulate the cockpit a bit, cutting noise down? Hummm NO!!! still had all twelve sounding like it should do. LOUD AND CLEAR ;D ;D |
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