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Cavalier Turbo Mustang III

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1 16 February 2019, 05:10
Nathan Dempsey
I was going to save this one as a surprise while working on the F-82, but I couldn't help myself. I think this Turboprop Mustang will look nice beside the Twin-Mustang. A pair of odd horses...
16 February 2019, 05:16
Michael Hickey
This looks interesting, what color scheme does this one get?
16 February 2019, 05:35
Nathan Dempsey
The original was Southeast Asia pattern. I haven't decided if I'm doing that or a more what-if scheme.
16 February 2019, 05:44
Michael Hickey
CooL...👍
16 February 2019, 06:15
Bart Goesaert
Nice one, you don't der this one often. How is the fit of the transit?
16 February 2019, 09:50
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks mates! So far everything fit like kit parts. Hardly any putty was needed.
16 February 2019, 12:40
Erik Leijdens
Interesting Nathan! I hope you choose the SEA camouflage
16 February 2019, 12:45
Nathan Dempsey
I also need to decide on some ordinance. The pictures I've seen look like it was taken from an A-37.
19 February 2019, 18:13
Nathan Dempsey
Not happy with SAC metal landing gear. They were bent out of shape upon arrival. Aren't these supposed to be stronger than the plastic ones??
23 February 2019, 14:38
Nathan Dempsey
Added a pic if the intake removal plug on the underside. This is the only part of the conversion that will require work. The rest has just fallen together.
26 February 2019, 18:17
Augie
The sac stuff is stronger, but it it still just white metal so not that strong.

I have a B-25 that with weights to get it to sit on its nose, must weigh about 5-600 grams. Every couple of months I have to bend the SAC undercarriage straight because over time it bends.
26 February 2019, 18:27
Daniel Klink
Oh my Gosh! How can one... Never seen this before... it is just like peeing on a picasso...
But nevertheless fantastic skills and work shown Nathan 👍
26 February 2019, 18:53
Nathan Dempsey
Youtube Video
 
26 February 2019, 20:09
Daniel Klink
Yap could have been designed by the Joker😉
26 February 2019, 20:38
Chris Greathouse
Looking good!
26 February 2019, 21:06
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Chris! Thanks for the info Augie, I don't know if I'll mess with them anymore unless it's to replace damaged gear. Daniel I've been known to mess up a perfectly good kit 🙂 Going to fill those gaps tonight along with the tedious job of the F-82 props.
26 February 2019, 21:50
Nathan Dempsey
Added Eduard color seatbelts. That was too easy, I'm stopping for the day before something goes wrong.
4 March 2019, 21:51
Nathan Dempsey
Filled the gap between the flaps and fuselage. Just need to finish sanding everything back out smooth.
5 March 2019, 15:11
Bart Goesaert
Still an ugly duckling, but you're making your work of it... nice work...
5 March 2019, 15:55
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Bart! Just some final standing and the painting will begin. Also the main canopy should be tinted green...
5 March 2019, 20:22
Nathan Dempsey
Did some painting on the wheel wells. Added a pic. Also working on the weapons.
15 March 2019, 15:28
Nathan Dempsey
Scavenged gun pods and cluster dispensers from my A-37 kit. Ordered the Eduard incendiery canisters which came yesterday.
17 March 2019, 16:55
Michael Hickey
Sounds like she's coming along nicely👍
17 March 2019, 23:50
Nathan Dempsey
Landing gear completed and ready to be attached. Added pic. Changed my mind on the ordinance and decided to switch out the clusters for LAU-3 rocket pods. Moving the clusters to the B-26K build.
20 March 2019, 16:55
Bart Goesaert
Count me in when you start the counter invader... slow but steady, and beautiful progress
20 March 2019, 17:04
Nathan Dempsey
I'm kinda doing a double build right now. This and the B-26K share the same camo so I already have all the paint out and ready.
20 March 2019, 17:06
Nathan Dempsey
Forgot to mention, the Aerobonus LAU pods were damaged upon arrival. Bummer!
23 March 2019, 22:54
Clifford Keesler
Sorry to hear about the pods. The Mustang is looking fantastic.
23 March 2019, 23:37
Nathan Dempsey
Think I figured out a repair using a lucky find in the parts box. While executing this repair I managed to cut myself with my razor saw though and while trying to stop the blood I broke the propeller on the A-26. I'm taking a few days off! Thanks for the compliment Clifford 🙂
24 March 2019, 18:14
Nathan Dempsey
I got the broken LAU pod repaired using a plastic part I found in my scrap bin. Added pic.
26 March 2019, 15:56
Nathan Dempsey
Painting has begun! Started with the bottom color and then continued to the top with some pre-shading. Also, I did the scariest part for me and painted the clear green on the canopy. This was the first time I have ever used AK Interactive paint and was very happy with the result.
1 April 2019, 19:47
Clifford Keesler
Looks awesome. I have been going more and more to the AK paints, I like them very much.
2 April 2019, 01:18
Nathan Dempsey
I was very impressed with the clear green too.
2 April 2019, 01:45
Clifford Keesler
So far they are all nice, the ones I have tried.
2 April 2019, 01:48
Nathan Dempsey
The vac canopy has been giving me fit problems. The entire piece fit horribly so I cut it down and attached to the original Tamiya part which helped considerably. Once I attached that completed part it didn't fit to the front windscreen, so cut the frame from the original Tamiya part and with much agitation was able to get it to work. I'll post a picture of it soon.
8 April 2019, 13:19
Clifford Keesler
Mustang's seem to be putting the whammy on you lately.
9 April 2019, 01:25
Nathan Dempsey
It will pass. I need to just do a regular kit for once, lol!
9 April 2019, 01:43
Gordon Sørensen
Great looking conversion, Nathan! The green tint on the canopy looks like it turned out very nice.
9 April 2019, 03:38
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Gordon. Yes, the AK Real clear green laid down very evenly. Very pleased with the line so far.
9 April 2019, 17:12
Nathan Dempsey
Canopy attached. You can see how much more it bulges to accommodate the second seat.
11 April 2019, 16:15
Erik Leijdens
Very nice 👍.
12 April 2019, 16:33
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Erik! Masking has begun.
12 April 2019, 23:42
Clifford Keesler
Looking awesome. Glad you got the canopy problem solved.
13 April 2019, 17:00
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Clifford! The canopy isnt perfect, but it looks better than when it started 🙂
13 April 2019, 17:09
Nathan Dempsey
Painting operations completed. Just some touch up on a couple of areas, then on to decals and weathering. Used Polly-Scale Acrylics for the tan & medium green. AK real for the dark green (more testing of the line).
15 April 2019, 18:43
Michael Hickey
Camo looks good.👍
16 April 2019, 00:27
Clifford Keesler
I agree looks very good. I did not know you could still get polly-scale paints.
16 April 2019, 00:55
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Michael & Clifford. That Polly-Scale is original stock. My .50 cal ammo cans work well for long term storage of paint 🙂
16 April 2019, 11:31
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks James! Hopefully I'll get some clear on it tonight or tomorrow, then the decals and weathering can begin.
16 April 2019, 22:12
Erik Leijdens
Looks good Nathan, I like the "waved" separation line
17 April 2019, 05:00
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Erik! Getting close to the finish line on this one!
17 April 2019, 13:19
Erik Leijdens
And looking forward to it!!
17 April 2019, 20:33
Daniel Klink
ANd that thing looks so cool with paint on it!! FAntastic work Nathan 👍
17 April 2019, 20:41
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Daniel & Erik!

Put the gloss on this evening, so perhaps tomorrow application of decals will begin 🙂 🙂
19 April 2019, 23:54
Clifford Keesler
I can't wait.
20 April 2019, 00:48
Chris Greathouse
Snap us a glossy pic while we wait... Looking good!
20 April 2019, 01:52
Nathan Dempsey
You got it Chris!

This is the test for Future gloss since I was too chicken to use the AK real laquer over the acrylic.
20 April 2019, 03:28
Clifford Keesler
Looking mighty spiffy there mate.
20 April 2019, 03:38
Chris Greathouse
Nice and shiny... How did you like spraying and the results of the Future?
20 April 2019, 03:46
Nathan Dempsey
The stuff went on easy and levels out nice. I did notice that it took considerably more coats to get the AK Real paint (darkest green) to attain a gloss finish.

Thanks Clifford.

No one asked what the black square was for...
20 April 2019, 03:50
Chris Greathouse
I see it now... it kind of blends into the photo and the thumbnail bar... What is it?... I'm assuming it's something that is personal and you blocked it out. But now that you called attention to it... kinda makes me think maybe something else.
20 April 2019, 05:08
Tom ...
Covering your weed? Levels you out nice, I'm guessing.
20 April 2019, 05:27
Chris Greathouse
That'd be my excuse 😛
20 April 2019, 06:47
Nathan Dempsey
LOL! Nahh just the decals. Trying to hide it until the end.
20 April 2019, 12:10
Clifford Keesler
I see it now. Doh!.
21 April 2019, 22:25
Nathan Dempsey
Working on weapons today and weathering of the plane.
27 April 2019, 14:49
Kerry COX
And now !. Here is something completely different. !
You have obviously researched the matter well, and the belly pan is just amazing. 🙂
I like what your thinking has produced. 👍
Good stuff. 😉
27 April 2019, 14:54
Bart Goesaert
Looking good, also didn't knew they had a few two seaters of this aircraft... One never stops learning
28 April 2019, 08:44
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Kerry & Bart!

I'll admit I did go a little on the "what-if" side of things with influence from my A-26K build. Should post some photos this evening of the finished product. Had some real issues with the main decal falling apart, but I'm happy to say I saved it!
28 April 2019, 13:41
Kerry COX
This will be something to see Nathan. 👍 😉
28 April 2019, 20:39
Nathan Dempsey
Hope you enjoy it Kerry. I'm uploading a picture of the nose art decal breaking, then after dinner I will create a completed album.
28 April 2019, 21:15
Clifford Keesler
That is totally awesome Nathan, well done.
28 April 2019, 23:32
Bart Goesaert
Still a weird looking aircraft, but an interesting one... Nice work by the way 😉
29 April 2019, 08:49
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Clifford & Bart 🙂 For me it didn't really look odd until I put the prop on, then everything looked off for a Mustang.
29 April 2019, 11:47

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