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Title: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 28, 2013, 06:24:20 AM
In the pictures of the Lee Lorio meet was that Tom Dixon's P-51?  Can anyone tell me more about it?  It really looks neat!

Scott
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: Joe Gilbert on October 28, 2013, 07:01:20 AM
Scott it is a Pat Johnson design with a Double Star 54, it is a good airplane. Call Tom he will be happy to tell you more.
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: wwwarbird on October 28, 2013, 08:53:40 PM

 Ok, we need some more photos of that model. y1 ;D
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: Steve Kocher on October 29, 2013, 12:05:13 PM
Wayne,

I'll see if I can find some more.  Unfortunately, a number of the ones I took in flight are not in good focus.  There is one other photo in the Baton Rouge Contest thread (http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php?topic=33027.0).

Steve.
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: wwwarbird on October 29, 2013, 03:45:38 PM

 Thanks Steve. Looks like Tom's is a very nicely done model, great to see one of them got built.

 Tom's version is extra cool with it's Tuskegee scheme that duplicates the CAF's "Redtail" C model Mustang. That airplane is based just 100 miles north of here in St. Paul, MN... ;D
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: Steve Kocher on October 30, 2013, 04:09:15 AM
Wayne,

Here are a couple of photos of Tom's P-51 in the pit area...
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: Gerald Schamp on October 30, 2013, 06:51:42 PM
Nice looking Plane Tom, really nice.
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: wwwarbird on October 30, 2013, 09:56:46 PM

 That's a great looking model, very cleanly done. Thanks for the pics Steve. y1
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: MarcusCordeiro on October 31, 2013, 06:06:31 AM
Love it!!

Marcus
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: victor sinclair on October 31, 2013, 10:40:38 AM
Where is the pushrod for the elevator?
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 31, 2013, 12:48:08 PM
Cool!  Pushrodless stunt flying!!
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: Shawn Lenci on October 31, 2013, 12:59:27 PM
Can someone tell me what plan this is of Pat Johnston's?  I assume the designer is the Pat Johnston from Idaho that has several CAD plans available.  I did not see a P-51B/C version on his available list.  Only the "D" model.  Wingspan, wing area??????  Is there a plan number?  Who sells them?

Thanks,

Shawn
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: Don Hutchinson AMA5402 on October 31, 2013, 03:08:09 PM
It is modified from Pat's D plan. I did a 500 sq in wing area profile P-51 plan that showed every version of the 51 that escorted the B-17s in Europe, The C with or without the dorsal fin, Malcomb hood or standard, the D with or without the Dorsal etc. I think you can get a copy from Jim Snelson at Control Line Central. He has the masters of 12 of my warbird profiles. The Dauntless and the T-6 shown in the other Lee Lorio contest thread are two of them.
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: Steve Kocher on October 31, 2013, 06:22:00 PM
Victor,

Tom ran the pushrod through the fuselage.

Steve
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: Shawn Lenci on November 01, 2013, 10:27:18 AM
Quote from: Don Hutchinson    AMA5402 on October 31, 2013, 03:08:09 PM
It is modified from Pat's D plan. I did a 500 sq in wing area profile P-51 plan that showed every version of the 51 that escorted the B-17s in Europe, The C with or without the dorsal fin, Malcomb hood or standard, the D with or without the Dorsal etc. I think you can get a copy from Jim Snelson at Control Line Central. He has the masters of 12 of my warbird profiles. The Dauntless and the T-6 shown in the other Lee Lorio contest thread are two of them.

Don,

I looked on the CLC wesite and found your plans.  Is Jim Snelson still in business?  He he delivering any product?  The phone number list is disconnected.  I am leery of placing an order.  Can you supply plans?

Thanks,

Shawn
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: Don Hutchinson AMA5402 on November 04, 2013, 10:01:30 AM
Sorry I am late getting back to you, this was race weekend here and I had house guests. I don't have the orig. drawings anymore nor any copies. I can put you in touch with someone who has a copy and has made copies for others in the past. Try calling Steve Kocher, he is listed in the PAMPA 2012/13 directory.
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: Shawn Lenci on November 04, 2013, 11:36:39 AM
Don,

Thanks for the info.

Shawn
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: Scott Richlen on November 04, 2013, 05:47:08 PM
Why not just order the plans from Pat Johnston?
Title: Re: Tom Dixon's P-51 at Lee Lorio meet?
Post by: Shawn Lenci on November 05, 2013, 04:04:37 PM
I have been emailing back and forth with Pat Johnston.  What a nice guy!  The plan for this airplane is #158 and it was designed/drawn at the request of Tom Dixon.  Pat did the plans back in December 2011.  Span is 52.5" and wing area is 554 in^.  Designed for a .35 to .46 engine with a weight of 42 to 48 oz.  He emailed me a small PDF of the plan and it looks fantastic as do all his drawing.  I am going to order a set of plans and set of laser cut ribs as well.

Shawn