US Air Force Mustang NOT what you think!!!

[Ace-Garageguy]

How about one of the very rare twin P&W J-58 powered Mach 3 Chevy trucks?

Edited December 1, 2018 by Ace-Garageguy

[Pete J.]

1 hour ago, Daddyfink said:

How about a Convertible Catalina Chase Car?

We can rebuild him!  We have the technology. 

[Junkman]

Mat Irvine built that NASA Poncho.

 

 

I've held it in my hands at Telford a few years back.

 

Edited December 1, 2018 by Junkman

[Snake45]

5 minutes ago, Junkman said:

Mat Irvine built that NASA Poncho.

 

I've held it in my hands at Telford a few years back.

And before anyone asks "What's the deal with the one goofy tailfin?", that's almost certainly a Collins 37R-2 antenna for radio communications with aircraft. 

[58 Impala]

On 11/30/2018 at 1:42 PM, FordRodnKustom said:

Cool. Here's shot of one in action..

We had one at PAFB Fla when the U2 was stationed there. 

[stavanzer]

Bringing this thread back from the Dead.

Did anybody ever build that Mustang Chase car?

[thatz4u]

On 2/28/2025 at 11:47 PM, stavanzer said:

Bringing this thread back from the Dead.

Did anybody ever build that Mustang Chase car?

I did

[stavanzer]

17 minutes ago, thatz4u said:

I did

Cool! Did you use the Revell Mustang kit?

[thatz4u]

2 hours ago, stavanzer said:

Cool! Did you use the Revell Mustang kit?

I did, and used Tamiya TS 44 paint

[stavanzer]

Is the TS 44

3 hours ago, thatz4u said:

I did, and used Tamiya TS 44 paint

Is that TS44 a good match for the USAF Strata-Blue?

I'm on the look out for that Mustang. Should have got one when Hooby Looby was clearing them out a few years back.

[thatz4u]

17 hours ago, stavanzer said:

Is the TS 44

Is that TS44 a good match for the USAF Strata-Blue?

I'm on the look out for that Mustang. Should have got one when Hooby Looby was clearing them out a few years back.

TS-44 is a close enough match, use this Revell kit it has all the stock parts included..

[stavanzer]

Thank You, Al. I was not aware that kit had all the stock parts in it.

That kit is still at Hooby Looby, and I can source the TS44 too.

All I'll need are decals. And I can solve that issue, after the car is painted.

Again, Many Thanks!

[Zen]

On 12/2/2018 at 7:33 AM, 58 Impala said:

We had one at PAFB Fla when the U2 was stationed there. 

In this pic it looks a 4eye car, probably 85 or 86, going by the taillights & mirrors. Guessing they had aero cars in service also.

[stavanzer]

Thanks, Al I got the Mustang today at H/L, 40% off. Looks like a nice kit.

I'll get the paint next month.