What's the story with the "Laura Michelle" P-51?

ExC17load · Post by **ExC17load** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:57 am

Does anyone know the whole story on the LM P-51? I know its not a true scheme, but would like to know anyway. Thanks for the information.

AlloySkull · Post by **AlloySkull** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:36 pm

I know that the name is about two letters off from being exactly the same as my sister's first and middle name.

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:52 pm

I believe the name is a combination two names of 21st employees.

-Ski

vmf214 · Post by **vmf214** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:13 pm

I think Ski's right. Several years ago there was a thread on it but don't remember the specifics.

ExC17load · Post by **ExC17load** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:54 pm

Ok, thanks for the information.

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:37 pm

They are indeed a composition of names but not of 21C employees. Rather they are names of family members of the CEO. That one and the Samantha Payton P-38 were from the way back early days when the idea was to use fantasy schemes as they were designed originally to be just toys.

We collectors figured out pretty quick that these were cool toys and demanded for more realism in schemes and improved detail in future aircraft shapes, and designs. Thus Roy Sutherland was hired and the next generations were followed up by no longer exploring fantasy schemes. The only exception to this was a one of a kind fantasy scheme that Roy did as a promotion to given away to one participant at comic con. I believe that John Lumley our fellow board member has that plane in his collection.

vmf214 · Post by **vmf214** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:40 pm

Glad they got rid of the fantasy schemes, but that apparantly was replaced with fantasy upcoming releases.

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:54 pm

Maybe a Jurassic Park P-40, or Huey

I didn't know that about the Laura Michelle or the Samantha Payton. Glad I didn't buy either.

Anybody got a pic of that special promo Comic-Con P-51, or is it in the database?

iflabs · Post by **iflabs** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:13 am

Haha, I actually thought those two were real schemes used in the war.

JohnLumley · Post by **JohnLumley** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:58 am

Dauntless. Here is a link to that P-51

It is on display with the rest of my 1:18 aircraft collection.

www.sshqdb.com/18/displayimage.php?pid=1109&fullsize=1

ExC17load · Post by **ExC17load** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:16 am

Well I dont have the Samantha Payton, but I do have the Laura Michelle and I dont regret it. It looks nice sitting amongst the other mustangs. May not be historically accurate, but its still a mustang, still 1 18 scale and still adds to the collection and that matters too.

If anyone doesnt want their SP, I will gladly take it off their hands for them.

DropTank · Post by **DropTank** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:19 pm

Yes a very nice mustang John.
Sometime I would like to see a picture of your 145 hanging. I bet it is awesome indeed.

cranedriver · Post by **cranedriver** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 5:22 pm

Just a bump with some questions.

I finally have taken the aircraft plunge and acquired a FW-190 Red 3.

Since I like to display my stuff I am in search of a counter-part and possibly foes as well.

I think the "Red 3" story is that it protected ME-262's while taking off and landing. I have been leaning toward getting a Stuka and what series Stuka would have most likley shared the skies with the "Red 3"

Also as far as foes I was looking at getting a P-51. Are there stories behind any of these planes??

"Big Beautiful Doll" Second release
"Flying Undertaker"
"Ridge Runner"

Thanks for any info.

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:41 am

JohnLumley wrote:Dauntless. Here is a link to that P-51

It is on display with the rest of my 1:18 aircraft collection.

www.sshqdb.com/18/displayimage.php?pid=1109&fullsize=1

NICE!!! Wish I would have gotten one of those.

BTW: I used to live in Lake Worth, not too far from you.

Cranedriver:
Not too sure on some of those P-51's, but I know the "Flying Undertaker" is a Pacific theater Mustang.

The "Old Crow" is definitely Europe theater. The BBI and 21st versions.

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:52 am

cranedriver wrote:Just a bump with some questions.

I finally have taken the aircraft plunge and acquired a FW-190 Red 3.

Since I like to display my stuff I am in search of a counter-part and possibly foes as well.

I think the "Red 3" story is that it protected ME-262's while taking off and landing. I have been leaning toward getting a Stuka and what series Stuka would have most likley shared the skies with the "Red 3"

Also as far as foes I was looking at getting a P-51. Are there stories behind any of these planes??

"Big Beautiful Doll" Second release
"Flying Undertaker"
"Ridge Runner"

Thanks for any info.

Your best bet is to check out the profile gallery below to get the pilot/unit info on the planes and do some internet research.

It would make no sense to match up a Stuka with Red 3 as VJ44 had nothing to do with Stukas. Don't get the Flying Undertaker as that was a Pacific campaign aircraft......

-Ski