P-38 Drop Tank Blueprints - Aircraft of World War II

mickey37 · 04-26-2009, 06:05 PM

Hi Guys, First let me introduce myself. My name is Shayne and live in New Zealand. A sheetmetal engineere by trade having also spent time in the aircraft manufacturing industry, and hot rod fabrication industry.
I've spent the last week or so looking through your forum and believe it to be a great source of information, so impressed by this that last night I decided it was time to join up. I'm not sure if I've chossen the right place to place my question of help.
I'm looking for blueprints, drawings, photo's and any technical information on the P-38 Drop Tank. I understand that these (drop tanks) are getting harder to find, and even more so here in New Zealand. So my intention is build a replica one. My intention is to use the same process and materials that was used to make these tanks so any information on the process's used to make these Drop Tanks would also be very much appreciated.

Thanks for your time.

Mickey37

mickey37 · 04-26-2009, 06:12 PM

Hi again, I see with the posting of my first question, that the American Flag is shown next to country. I'm not sure how to change this and would hope No One is offended by this. If someone is able to help me to change this, that would be great.

Thanks again

Mickey37

Micdrow · 04-26-2009, 07:38 PM

Hi Mickey,

I have this drawing, not sure if its much help

Paul

mickey37 · 04-26-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Micdrow

Hi Mickey,

I have this drawing, not sure if its much help

Paul

Thanks Paul

Its a great start. I've been searching for info on these for the last year or so and have found info hard to come by, so yeah,,,its a great start.

Thanks

Mickey37

Micdrow · 04-26-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickey37

Thanks Paul

Its a great start. I've been searching for info on these for the last year or so and have found info hard to come by, so yeah,,,its a great start.

Thanks

Mickey37

Your welcome, though Im not exacty sure where to go to exact measurements of a drop tank. Maybe a restoration company on WWII aircraft?

Paul

Graeme · 04-26-2009, 08:57 PM

Couple of dimensions from an Anthony Shannon drawing (1970)...

mickey37 · 04-27-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Graeme

Couple of dimensions from an Anthony Shannon drawing (1970)...

Thanks Graeme.

All info Greatly Appreciated.

Thanks

Mickey37

04-26-2009, 06:05 PM	#1
mickey37 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4	P-38 Drop Tank Blueprints Hi Guys, First let me introduce myself. My name is Shayne and live in New Zealand. A sheetmetal engineere by trade having also spent time in the aircraft manufacturing industry, and hot rod fabrication industry. I've spent the last week or so looking through your forum and believe it to be a great source of information, so impressed by this that last night I decided it was time to join up. I'm not sure if I've chossen the right place to place my question of help. I'm looking for blueprints, drawings, photo's and any technical information on the P-38 Drop Tank. I understand that these (drop tanks) are getting harder to find, and even more so here in New Zealand. So my intention is build a replica one. My intention is to use the same process and materials that was used to make these tanks so any information on the process's used to make these Drop Tanks would also be very much appreciated. Thanks for your time. Mickey37

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04-26-2009, 06:12 PM	#2
mickey37 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4	Hi again, I see with the posting of my first question, that the American Flag is shown next to country. I'm not sure how to change this and would hope No One is offended by this. If someone is able to help me to change this, that would be great. Thanks again Mickey37

04-26-2009, 08:57 PM	#6
Graeme Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,081	Couple of dimensions from an Anthony Shannon drawing (1970)...