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1/48 HobbyBoss Easy Assembly P-47D

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  • Member since
    December 2010
  • From: Salem, Oregon
Posted by 1943Mike on Monday, February 20, 2017 7:21 PM

That's a good looking jug. Well done.

Mike

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    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Monday, February 20, 2017 6:57 PM

Fantastic finish even for a shelf of doom kit!

Toshi

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    September 2006
  • From: Bethlehem PA
Posted by the Baron on Monday, February 20, 2017 11:54 AM

I just got done having a look at your Monogram razorback, and then I saw this thread.  You really have down getting that weathered, worn look to the colors!  This is another great build, well done!

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    December 2002
Posted by Bossman on Sunday, February 19, 2017 2:49 PM

Very nice work O !

You can make budget kit look like top shelf !

Chris 

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    February 2003
  • From: Between LA and OC, SoCal
Posted by oortiz10 on Sunday, February 19, 2017 2:19 PM

Hey FSM, thanks for taking a look at my P-47 and for the compliments.  I appreciate it!

Hey John (wolfhammer 1), to answer your question, this kit is very basic. I've neve built the Tamiya wonder-kit, but I've read enough WIPs and seen enough reviews to know it's a jewel. This kit doesn't compare. It's a very simple and basic kit. The front cowling and engine are molded as one piece that's designed to press-fit onto the fuselage assembly. The fuselage halves themselves are supposed to be held together with friction. The landing gear legs and lower gear doors are molded as one piece too. The fuselage has a canopy shaped cutout for the canopy to drop into. The canopy and windscreen, too, are one piece. Low parts count and decent fit made it a fun little build. I don't think I'll build another, but it's a good kit to get a beginner started with.

Anyway, thanks again for looking.  I appreciate your comments.

Cheers!
-O

-It's Omar, but they call me "O".

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, February 19, 2017 5:47 AM

lawdog114
I've always wanted to build Oiler's ride. You did a fabulous job on it.
 

Yeah what he said

 

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    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Sunday, February 19, 2017 2:13 AM
I've always wanted to build Oiler's ride. You did a fabulous job on it.

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, February 18, 2017 11:17 PM

Excellent bubble top.

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Saturday, February 18, 2017 9:24 PM

Very nice finish!

Chad

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    March 2009
  • From: Yorkville, IL
Posted by wolfhammer1 on Saturday, February 18, 2017 9:11 PM

Very nice looking P-47.  How does the Hobby Boss kit compare to the Tamyia? 

John

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    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Saturday, February 18, 2017 8:55 PM

Nice variation on the OD, Omar.  Nice all around as well.

John

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    November 2008
  • From: Far Northern CA
Posted by mrmike on Saturday, February 18, 2017 6:06 PM

Looks great "O"! I really like the painting, especially the faded OD.

Mike

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    December 2015
  • From: providence ,r.i.
Posted by templar1099 on Saturday, February 18, 2017 3:15 PM

Love the checkerboard pattern.

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Posted by mississippivol on Saturday, February 18, 2017 3:02 PM
Very nice!
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    February 2003
  • From: Between LA and OC, SoCal
1/48 HobbyBoss Easy Assembly P-47D
Posted by oortiz10 on Saturday, February 18, 2017 2:32 PM

Hey FSM,

This is the second of four Thunderbolts that I've been working on.  This is another kit that's been rotting on my Shelf of Doom for a long time, so I figured I'd break it out and finish it for the Shelf of Doom 2016 and Thunderbolt 2016 GBs.  As a matter of fact, I started a thread on this build back in '15.  If you're interested in seeing it, you can see it here.

It' finished OOB except for Superscale decals, resin wheels from True Details, and some tape seatbelts in the cockpit. It's painted with MM enamels and weathered with Flory washes and pastels.  You eagle-eyed modelers will notice that the kit is missing one of the belly tank "straps." The Carpet Monster got it and I haven't been able to get a replacement.  

Anyway, let's take a look at the pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for taking a look.  Please feel free to share your comments and criticisms. I'm always interested in your feedback.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

 

Cheers!

-O

-It's Omar, but they call me "O".

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