JohnB

Thank you Kevin. Something a bit different.

Finished with this one. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19430-bolivian-af-cavalier-f-51d-done/

All done with this one. I used a Tamiya P-51D kit with the Halberd Cavalier F-51 conversion set to make this Bolivian AF F-51D. The only after market item was a new rear seat from my stash of unused parts and of course the supplied Halberd stuff. Painted with Mr. Color, Compucolor, and Testor's. I replaced the Halberd rocket stubs, which seem to be a bit over size, with some from my stash of unused parts. I decided to keep the a/c "clean" with no weathering. I hope y'all like the results of my efforts.

I've been trying to figure out what will be needed for the tail extension. That's the only "problem" I see to doing another Cavalier '51 so we will see. 🙄

Thank you Carl. I left it with the rivets showing. Too much work to cover 'em up. I tried it on a earlier build and it just wasn't worth the effort.

I don't know their serials Martin. Yes, it's two different a/c.

Since they give us the decals and tip tanks for a El Salvadore AF a/c I think I'll make use of them and build another model but using a Revell kit. I was told the conversion set was made for the Tamiya kit but I see no reason not to use a Revell kit. We will see if there are any problems. (Instead of adding that build on here I'll start another WIP thread.)

As near as I can see the Cavalier F-51's did not have anything except lap belts and no shoulder harnesses in the rear cockpit. That's the way I'm doing my build and hoping I don't find out later to the contrary.

Thank you Martin.

Yep, always something. 🤪

Thank you Peter. In measuring out the placement of the "FAB" decal under the wing I found two of the already in place rocket stubbs were in the way. No way would the decal sit over them so I had to pop them off and re-paint that area. Now I'll again have to wait for the paint to dry before I can proceed with adding that particular decal but I think I can go on and apply some of the decals in other areas. We will see!

Coming right along. Decals soon.

Thanks Phil.

I have a tinlet of Compucolor which is the same FS # as the Mr. Color I was using. I'm seriously considering using that to finish painting the model. They seem to match up okay so we will see after I do a test run. Fingers crossed! Update: It matched perfectly so I was able to go on and finish painting the model. I had forgotten that Compucolor takes a long time to dry and stays tacky for at least over night. So now I still can't handle the model to do more to it. 🤪

Thanks Peter. Always waiting for something.......🤪

Painting coming along except I've only got a smidgen of Lt. Gray left. Not enough to finish the model (underside not painted yet). Ordered more from SB but meanwhile I can work on other areas of the model.

I did one some years back with the cowlings off but I'm too lazy now. 🤪

Thanks. No, it will be closed up.

The '51 is coming along well Peter. Looks good!

Starting to look like a Cavalier Mustang.

Vast improvement I must say!

More Enforcer photos.

Sounds good. I hope it will be of some help, etc.

I'm pleased to have been of help Carl. I take it you are going to install the tip tanks. That should look good!

Thanks Peter. I hope it does help anyone building one of these conversions to avoid that mistake. Fortunately it's not something that is hard to correct.