Stock P-51D/K overhaul, northern Europe

**greycap.raf** · May 30th, 2021, 03:02

Note: very WIP at the moment. No idea about the estimated completion date, perhaps this summer, perhaps not.

But indeed, in the same style as my previous P-51B/C series overhaul, I'm now taking on the P-51D/K models. At this point all I can say is that there will probably be lots of aces' aircraft from several units, I haven't made any decisions yet other than the ones you see now. Fine tuned flight models, slightly touched 3D models and other usual things common to other work by Nigel and me are to be expected. This is completely my project though, albeit with a lot of details nicked from Nigel's work so he'll get co-credited anyway.

**sixstrings5859** · May 30th, 2021, 03:46

Oh Wow ! Great news ! Love the work done on the earlier P-51's and know with the same care these will be a fantastic addition to CFS3 . Thanks to all responsible for bringing us so much joy! Regards,Scott

**sixstrings5859** · May 30th, 2021, 07:18

Thank you for your passion greycap. People like you keep this sim improving and moving forward. Thanks,Scott

**Led Zeppelin** · May 31st, 2021, 05:24

Originally Posted by sixstrings5859

Thank you for your passion greycap. People like you keep this sim improving and moving forward. Thanks,Scott

Can't be more agree!

**greycap.raf** · July 3rd, 2021, 02:34

And then some 357th FG goodness. Note that I'm not showing everything at this point - there will be more of each FG.

**sixstrings5859** · July 3rd, 2021, 03:52

They look great and i'm sure will handle accurately too. Regards,Scott

**Daiwilletti** · July 3rd, 2021, 14:42

Looking terrific, greycap.raf. One day if I get time to overhaul the Modified Stock install, I'll come tapping on your shoulder because it would be great to have an install entirely stocked with the good stuff, rather than the stock stuff. I see you are making good use of that lovely droptank.

**sdsbolt** · July 4th, 2021, 05:14

Quite nice. Sometimes hard to tell you're working on stock models

**greycap.raf** · July 6th, 2021, 11:57

Next on the production line, the red nosed 4th FG. Perhaps the most stereotypical ETO Mustang scheme.

**sixstrings5859** · July 6th, 2021, 12:16

Getting excited to see these in the ETO expansion. Bet they fly great,knowing your work. Thanks ! Regards,Scott

**gecko** · July 6th, 2021, 12:18

Nice! That will go well with some 4th FG Spitfire Mk.Vs we have in the works.

**Bravo/4** · July 6th, 2021, 14:25

Looking very sharp Rene!

**greycap.raf** · July 30th, 2021, 02:37

This can be considered my personal revenge on CFS1 for giving us the Ridge Runner III on the cover and then a generic 55th FG skin for the in-game P-51D. Nothing wrong with 55th FG as such, but we need that Ridge Runner.

**sixstrings5859** · July 30th, 2021, 03:43

Beautiful work. Nice to see this aircraft, finally after all these years..., boy i'm getting old ! LoL

**gecko** · July 30th, 2021, 13:29

Revenge well taken sir!

**greycap.raf** · August 20th, 2021, 11:01

Of course blue nosers can't be left unnoticed.

Speaking of unnoticed things, I don't know if any of you have taken a closer look at the earlier screenshots with drop tanks. The wing pylons are completely new, and this picture introduces a new 75 gallon drop tank originally made by Jaycee to accompany those excellent 108 gallon tanks of his. The tanks can be retrofitted to any aircraft, the pylons unfortunately won't fit even the B/C Mustang as the model nodes are completely different.

**sixstrings5859** · August 20th, 2021, 13:28

Simply Gorgeous ! Excellent work as usual coming from you ! Excited to see these wonderful Mustangs.
Regards,Scott

**greycap.raf** · August 23rd, 2021, 14:00

The end of the project is near. The Yellow Jackets have arrived.

**sixstrings5859** · August 23rd, 2021, 16:25

Awesome ! Looks fantastic !

**greycap.raf** · August 25th, 2021, 12:24

And with the completion of Lou IV, the project is indeed over. I'll get them packaged and sent to the upload queue in the near future.

The entire thing ballooned a bit. I don't know what was the actual original plan, to be honest there never was one, but in the end it comprises of 24 different aircraft from six fighter groups. All FGs have been briefly shown in this thread but those pictures are just a scratch on the surface. I'll let you discover the rest yourself!

**sixstrings5859** · August 25th, 2021, 13:02

Turning out to be a great year for us CFS3 Fans ! Thanks so much for all the long hours and work involved. Regards,Scott

***65olschool*** · August 26th, 2021, 04:08

Fantastic work, thanks to all involved, looking forward to the release of these beauties.

Mick

**greycap.raf** · August 26th, 2021, 07:26

A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 3 American Aircraft

Description: Upgrade of the stock P-51D.

Credits:

Model by Microsoft, updated by Rene Leppä.

Flight Model by gregoryp of AvHistory (P-51D-30) modified to reflect the P-51D/K series by Rene Leppä.

Skins by Rene Leppä, guidance and several borrowed parts by Nigel Dickinson.

Pylons by Rene Leppä.

75 gallon drop tanks by jaycee, repainted by Rene Leppä.

Engine sounds by Lawdog2360.

Rene Leppä, August 2021.

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit P-51D/K upgrade, CFS3.1a and ETO
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.