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Hi I am new here.
We have 3 real mustang P51's in my family and that started the 1:18 hobby. 1 Thunder and 2 regular kit mustangs. The Thunder has a nascar V12 and the regular ones have tuned Corvette V8's. The Thunder is a monster - 640 hp Falconer V-12. Stand still to airborne in 6 seconds. Rate of Climb at sea level -5,200 fpm. Top speed 380 kts. (437 mph). The wildest ride you could ever imagine...

I know these on my wanted list are prototypes and it is a shot in the dark but if you own one of these and will consider selling in the future please contact me.

Sweet Arlene
Nuthin but Trouble
Passion Wagon
21414 - Series ? - P-51 Mustang - RAAF 77 Squadron - BCOF (British Commonwealth Occupational Forces) - Silver - Australian Exclusive

I have all the other P51's released in 1:18.

Can someone point out the differences between the following two releases?
Difference between 10100 - Series 3 - P-51D Mustang - Big Beautiful Doll (Original Release) and 10184 - Series 4 - P-51D Mustang - Big Beautiful Doll (Second Release)

BTW I am the nut the bought the Tender Terror on Ebay this week. I think it was a good deal for the price considering how rare it is. (And my wife does not know what I paid...)

Thanks for any help.

J

Welcome to the board! The original big beautiful doll was released using the 1st mold. The second release uses the retooled mold that is more detailed and has additional features like working wing flaps. Do you have any pics of your mustangs?

Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your collecting. Mustangs aren't the only planes. They have to have someone to chase.

Eric

Welcome aboard.....

The BBI RAAF Mustangs appear every now and then on Ebay, but the 1of 1 and 2 of 2 special Comic Con prizes will most likely never see the light of day on the open market. If they are a must have, then a custom (whether done by yourself or a commissioned one) will most likely be quicker and cheaper. There are many contacts here from people/places to get decals or the whole turn-key project. Just my $.02. which every you do, best wishes to you and your mission.

Kris

Welcome to the forum, jlb911c.

Very cool to have three "actual" Mustangs. Do you fly them yourself?

And congrats on getting "Tender Terror".

In regards to the other P-51's that you are looking for, I would think that getting some customs done would be your best bet.

Would love to see some pics of your Thunder Stangs.

Thanks for the warm welcome and advice. I will probably go with custom one's to try and complete the collection. I am hoping they will release passion wagon after all the hype. It is a pretty nice one.

Attached are 3 pics of the real deal. The first two are corvette v8 powered and the last is the Thunder mustang that got the v12. These pictures are old. The v12 is being installed in the Thunder this week. They belong to my 2 younger brothers that are both ex military and now commercial pilots. I plan to fly them later in 2011.

Sorry cannot figure out how to attach a picture here! I should I write software for a living...

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