Ok now one from the vault though not so old, only from the middle of last year. As usual this is from a GB though this time a Single Type GB, I just can’t seem to help myself when it comes to GB’s, just wish I had more time for them. Anyway again I’m not one to build something usual/normal, I prefer something a little bit different and in this case it’s completely different!
This a one off aircraft but by Cavalier as a possible COIN aircraft for the US military and foreign operators, the venerable P-51 Mustang with a Royals Royce Dart engine fitted! Unfortunately it didn’t attract any interest and when the company finally closed in 71 the license for this aircraft was sold to Piper who went on to develop the Piper Enforcer.
The conversion kit is quite simple though it does have a few minor issues with fit, northing too hard to resolve though.
The end result is an amazing and unique variation of the Mustang, the conversion kit when last I looked was still available in 1/72 and 1/48 version. Someone did do a one-off 1/24th conversion using an Airfix kit s the base!!!
Kit and scale: 1/48 Tamiya F-51D
Conversion Kit: Heritage Aviation Models 1/48 Cavalier Turbo Mustang III
Paint: Gunze Aqueous & Tamiya Acrylics, Model Master Enamels & Metalizer Lacquers.
Extra stuff: Aero Bonus resin weapons, True Details SUU-1A/A Minigun Pods plus extras from the spares box.
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