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Old 25th August 2021, 21:17
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Re: P-51D Paint Process

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Originally Posted by Buckeye30 View Post
Revi. This is the special wing treatment for P-51s, the photo shows the primed areas; final finish was sprayed aluminized lacquer over the grey primer. The heat-resistant panels round the exhausts didn't require treatment and usually look darker. Fabric surfaces were aluminized dope, rest of airframe aluminized lacquer ( min. 2 coats) or 1 coat camouflage.

Nick

Great diagram that shows "wing prep". Aluminized lacquer (silver paint) wasn't sprayed on rest of airframe.
http://147084544c678448852d-ddcc5320...971.1612224268
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