Official FlightLine 1600mm P-51D Mustang Thread

[Elbee]

GliderGuy

So, theoretically you could snip the "Red" throttle lead wire and use a Rx Battery Pack, as well?

Best, LB

[Evan D]

Yes, basically making it opto.

[xviper]

If you happen to use a 10-ch telemetry stabilized Lemon RX, you can have a possibility of 2 additional power sources - BEC1 and BEC2.

https://lemon-rx.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=76&product_id=272

[Aros]

Aros,

Thanks for the detailed reply! I may do something similar to what you did, start with a clean silver canvas as you did, but a with different scheme. Initially, I was hesitant to buy a brand new $600 plane then repaint it. I've done quite a bit of model painting, so I should be fine. I've used the blue tape and done very well with it. I have to say, doing your very own scheme is a lot of fun and when done right, quite rewarding.

You will do great. If this isn't your first rodeo, this is a breeze. Sounds like you are well versed with the blue tape too. Making her your own is in itself the reward. Look forward to your photos!

[n99jh1]

Aros, congrats on the successful maiden and gorgous paint job.

Question: did you strip the original paint or just oversprayed with metallic silver?

[Aros]

Aros, congrats on the successful maiden and gorgous paint job.

Question: did you strip the original paint or just oversprayed with metallic silver?

Thank you very much! I just sprayed over the stock paint. Went on beautifully.

[Chillibadger]

Beautiful job with the repaint, Aros! When I finish my present Hairless Joe project, I'm clearing the tables to pick up one of these new P-51 models!!

Glad your flights are going well. Seems to be a pretty standard remark from others that this is a great new flying airplane!

Cheers

Davegee

great job dude

[Chillibadger]

finally got one to load I don’t know what the issue was

I added invasion stripes to the top of the wing and yellow to the tail. I was having some issues with it silhouetting at a distance in a high wing over. This helped tremendously and although I know it’s not correct to scale for Frenesi, I like it!

love it

[Chillibadger]

Here's my P-51; all stock. I have flown on a Boltx 5400mah 6s with a Radiomaster ER8 receiver.

[paulrkytek]

Mustang maiden went well this evening, just a few clicks of down elevator trim required. I had to fiddle with the wing release buttons, a touch of alloy filing and cleaning a bit of paint off the the push pegs and adding a bit of silicone oil and a couple of dozen presses and they now work fine. One day they will learn how to paint the white bits where the canopy meets the fuselage to hide the white line that inevitably appears. Time for a visit to B&Q for a a small pot of colour matched paint again.

[Evan D]

Congratulations!

[austinrc]

I was excited to see this, but $660 is over the top for this. Just leave off the droppable fuel tanks which you will do once, then decide it isn't worth the 20 minutes searching the field for them, and the flashing wing lights that are supposed to look like machine guns that really just look like flashing lights, and get the price down to a more "reasonable' $550 or so.

[Aros]

I was excited to see this, but $660 is over the top for this. Just leave off the droppable fuel tanks which you will do once, then decide it isn't worth the 20 minutes searching the field for them, and the flashing wing lights that are supposed to look like machine guns that really just look like flashing lights, and get the price down to a more "reasonable' $550 or so.

Everybody is entitled to their opinion. It's not so simple however. There are a multitude of factors that go into the price point of these models and it's not just "taking away amenities" that goes into the final price point.

[Evan D]

I agree, but the $660 is a crazy price. Compare it to the similar 1600 Spitfire price (yes, I know there are newer, nice thinks on the Mustang). I bought it as soon as it came out and like it and how it flies. The only down side of the plane is it's price.

[Aros]

Well I look at it as inflation. What year did the Spitfire come out? 8 years ago or so? Not only do we get new tech and amenities with these models but you factor in general inflation over the years. Look at gas prices, food at the store, etc..

I would love it if this wonderful model was more affordable to more people. It's just sadly the nature of inflation among many other factors.

[Evan D]

Understood and the Spitfire price has risen due to that inflation from $349 to now $469. But I repeat, my opinion that $660 is excessive.

[BL_41]

4/28/26 Mine in flight a couple of days ago.

[paulrkytek]

Understood and the Spitfire price has risen due to that inflation from $349 to now $469. But I repeat, my opinion that $660 is excessive.

You are not the only one with that opinion. I have both models but If I did not have a 1600mm Spitfire or a 1600mm Mustang and was looking to buy then which would I choose and the answer for 99% of people would have to be the Spitfire as under normal circumstances I would not pay the $200 uplift ( Spitfire plus 50%) The only reason I bought the Mustang is because I had an old Lanyu 1450mm Mustang as my go to warbird for 10 years, I even added my own drop tanks and egg bomb mechanism which I used on fun fly day competitions at my local club and the 1600 Mustang was a good replacement choice for me . Also while I can get the Spitfire into the back of my UK size MPV ( van with windows ) I would have struggled with the Mustang ( Spitfire pointed wings fit ok ) so went for the push button wings, pretty lights and updated landing gear. I was going to cancel my order for the Mustang because of doubts over the wing mounting mechanism but decided to go ahead anyway as I figured I could probably fix the issue and yes I did have to fix it. I understand there are other costs and improvements that have been made ( battery loading and release is a good one ) I suppose the only way to look at the cost is in comparison to other Motion r.c. models of 2026.or ask yourself how much do I want this one ? It was touch and go with this one for me but I have to say it does fly well. If anyone asks me which would I buy and fly it would be the Spitfire.

[Evan D]

I agree.

"If anyone asks me which would I buy and fly it would be the Spitfire."

[Merlinfan]

I maidened mine yesterday and my impression is this plane needs 8s! Motion should offer a plug and play 8s system that would fit the prop backplate.