Amy flygirl Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Ok so way back when I was 19 my dad and I purchased one of the actual Mustangs from the film. Bought it from Dave Smith of the Joker and Sapire designer. It's been in storage for a number of years now and since my late freind past over a year ago now I thought its about time to get it flying again so I'm looking for any information I can about it and help resurrecting the Cadillac of sky's again. I know that a guy called Pete Aston designed it and it was based on a Byron models Mustang which I would love to get hold of one of those kits. A while ago I saw on the Facebook selling site someone was selling a 1/3 scale one and I need a new canopy for it so tried contacting that person to no avail. I'm so desperate to get this thing flying again I spent a Lot of money buying a 12x10 shed just to fit it in so please if anyone is kind enough to help a lady out in honouring a late freinds wish out please get in touch. Big hugs Amy xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Impressive models... If you're cosidering flying it again, don't forget that a 70 lb model will need to be certified by the LMA to remain legal. You would do well to contact them before you start any work. Edited By Martin Harris on 23/11/2019 01:09:40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy flygirl Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 Exactly, joining the LMA is a must. Its going to be a long process but again it needs to fly again. Thanks for posting the photos, unfortuanally my one isn't visible in any of the pictures. Aparently there are only 2 known survivers of this model now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Interestingly, one of the letters in Martin's link refers to the the model museum at Goosedale near Bestwood, Notts. I remember it well as I learned to fly there and passed my 'A' at the club. It was a great place sadly ended by various shenanigans if the stories I heard were true. I used to cycle there for lessons in 1995 after I'd retired and so got 30 odd miles in on my bike (it was a glorious summer that year) and an hour or so flying my instructor's HiBoy I saw the B29 in the museum but I don't recall the Mustang. I wish Amy all the best getting the model sorted out in her new shed. It's well worth the effort. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex nicol Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Hi Amy, Looks like you've got quite a project on your hands. Im sure I'm speaking for a lot of the guys on here when I say, we'd really love to see a couple of pictures of your Mustang. Happy restoring Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy flygirl Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 I remember going to that museum and seeing the B29 and also one of the other Mustangs, almost put my one in there too. So glad I didn't lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 So you need a new canopy ? You could always ask Vortex Vacform if they can make one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 So you need a new canopy ? You could always ask Vortex Vacform if they can make one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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