Recent content by danej

Totally. It’s amazing.

Yes, I'm taking care of a P-51D now, which is why I'm collecting old, period-appropriate specialty tools. Fun stuff to put together with this aircraft for display.

The is the other portion of the exterior of the kit, with the NAA - North American Aviation logo on it. North American was the largest builder of aircraft in the US in that era. They built the T-6 advanced trainer, which more pilots trained in than any aircraft before or since. And the iconic...

I purchased them from a broker who was doing a hangar/shop clean-out for an older gentleman. The man reportedly did some work on Mustangs in the past, and he apparently acquired the kit from Rousch Aviation in the 1990's. So, likely Reno air racing era. I'd guess it was new old stock that Rousch...

Regarding tool markings, I’m only seeing the “NAA” mark on all of these. Perhaps they were fabricated in the North American Aviation Factory. Their logo is also on the outside of the canvas roll. The finish I think is zinc chromate, similar to aircraft parts, so that also makes me think they...

The missing tools are: T71 protractor assembly surface control T29 wrench, cuno oil filter drain plug T56 hose, brake bleeder T144 wrench, m. lg. oleo pack nut The T64 wing panel attachment wrench is present, I may have left it inside its pocket for the photos. It’s an odd looking one, very...

I've been collecting tools to go along with this airplane for some time, and recently acquired a nearly complete kit in amazing condition that I thought I'd show here. Of course, if you encounter any of the few tools missing from this kit, please message me here! Enjoy the photos. -Dane

I’m also working on building up one of these kits. I’ve got an aircraft with an original Packard built Rolls Royce Merlin engine, and it’d be great to have original tools for my work on it. I’ve got about 13 items in the kit now, need to type up what I’ve got and what I’m missing soon. I’ll do a...

Ah, shoot, I’m looking for those!