I forgot to add that I purchased this kit on eBay on a bid process for $10.00.  Free shipping and handling. No one bid on it so I'm glad I got it for such a price point. 

As you can see this kit was a factory sealed product originally purchased at Hobby Lobby back in the day.  This will be a fun and exciting OOB build as the last three builds were pretty intense with Big Ed Sets.

Toshi

Hey Toshi, this looks like a fun kit.  You might want to test the decals with a section not needed on the model.  Looks like this has been sitting around for a while. 

After the last couple of builds you have done, this should be relaxing.  LOL.

Looking forward to seeing what you do with this.

D

I am just putting the finishing touchs on this exact kit. Watch the decals as they are old and mine shattered. I was able to save the nose art and tail numbers, all others fell apart. It's a nice kit with only minor issues easily overcome. Looking forward to seeing yours.

BK

Just checking on you Toshi. I'm between models with other frivolous projects but I need to stay in touch with the gang. The model was a great buy and Thunderbolts are good subjects, looks to be a fun build!

Max

My . As the decals are very old, I would play it safe by spraying a couple of light coats of Testors Decal Bonder on them letting them dry overnight between coats. The only problem then would be that you have to cut out each decal separately and accurately as the spray turns the sheet into one whole decal. Have always had good luck any time I used this method.

Hope that this helps.

Jim  

Looks cool Toshi, I enjoyed that kit and I think you should too. Kinda weird engineering in places, the gear legs and doors are molded in one piece so you can't attach the gear after painting her. And the wing mold lines are in the middle of the flaps instead of on the flap lines, so that's more work to sand and putty. Still I liked the kit, after all it's a Jug and you can't beat that by much! 

ManCityFan

Hey Toshi, this looks like a fun kit.  You might want to test the decals with a section not needed on the model.  Looks like this has been sitting around for a while. 

After the last couple of builds you have done, this should be relaxing.  LOL.

Looking forward to seeing what you do with this.

D

 

It is definitely an old school kit especially since it's a Monogram.  Yes, it's been sitting around for awhile as the plastic wrap on it was dusty as well.  I have to agree with you in that the last three builds I did were somewhat complex with PE and or a high parts count so this build should be relaxing as you correctly noted!  I'll definitely have fun with this kit.  Thank you for following, read, and replying on my builds.  You're a good friend!

Toshi

BrandonK

I am just putting the finishing touchs on this exact kit. Watch the decals as they are old and mine shattered. I was able to save the nose art and tail numbers, all others fell apart. It's a nice kit with only minor issues easily overcome. Looking forward to seeing yours.

BK

 

Toshi

echolmberg

I'll be watching this one most eagerly as well. I'm working on the same kit but with the "Red-E-Ruth" markings and blue tail trim. The model is all primed up. Now I just need to find/make the time to apply the NMF paint job. I'm torn between if I want to use the Alclad Airframe Aluminum or if I want to take the SnJ metal powder route. It's a great kit of my favorite version of the Thunderbolt! Eric

 

Toshi

Hodakamax

Just checking on you Toshi. I'm between models with other frivolous projects but I need to stay in touch with the gang. The model was a great buy and Thunderbolts are good subjects, looks to be a fun build!

Max

 

Toshi

fox

My . As the decals are very old, I would play it safe by spraying a couple of light coats of Testors Decal Bonder on them letting them dry overnight between coats. The only problem then would be that you have to cut out each decal separately and accurately as the spray turns the sheet into one whole decal. Have always had good luck any time I used this method.

Hope that this helps.

Jim  

 

I purchased Testors Decal Bonder Spray #9200.  If this is the right product of which I think it is, I'll follow your instructions to the T and do so by as you said spraying a light coat, letting it dry overnight and to spray another light coat and letting that dry overnight as well.  Then to carefully cut out the decals.  Thank you fox for this wonderful tip.  You just saved me a ton of headaches and heartaches!  lol!  Thank you sir not only for helping me with this decal issue of which I am very grateful sir but for your support in my projects for the last two and a half years I've been building on FSM Forums!

Toshi

Gamera

Looks cool Toshi, I enjoyed that kit and I think you should too. Kinda weird engineering in places, the gear legs and doors are molded in one piece so you can't attach the gear after painting her. And the wing mold lines are in the middle of the flaps instead of on the flap lines, so that's more work to sand and putty. Still I liked the kit, after all it's a Jug and you can't beat that by much! 

 

 

Toshi

Toshi: When I got home I started rooting around my decal dungeon and found the decals for my Revell P-47N. Since I used an aftermarket set I hadn't used them at all. So if you want them I'll mail you this set for 'Lil' Meaty's Meat Chopper' with the rather strange and a bit disturbing baby wearing a derby and holding a cleaver for free.

On the other hand I think you said you and the mrs. were originally from Hawaii? AeroMaster makes a really cool Hawaiian National Guard set with a big dolphin or fish on the side of her. The set is marked for the Academy P-47N but I don't see any reason it wouldn't work with the Revell kit.

I found a couple for sale on the web:

https://www.amazon.com/Aero-Master-Decals-Hawaiian-Thunderbolts/dp/B01K9Q4AWS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505870443&sr=8-2&keywords=1%2B48%2Baeromaster

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aeromaster-Decal-48-533-Hawaiian-National-Guard-P-47N-Thunderbolts-/251050190881?rmvSB=true

http://dougsmodels.ecrater.com/p/17470030/aeromaster-1-48-p-47-n-thunderbirds-hawaiian-national-guard-533

Very Cool Subject!  

Late war, Pacific, Hot-Rod Jug!  I'll be watching.  

Gamera

Toshi: When I got home I started rooting around my decal dungeon and found the decals for my Revell P-47N. Since I used an aftermarket set I hadn't used them at all. So if you want them I'll mail you this set for 'Lil' Meaty's Meat Chopper' with the rather strange and a bit disturbing baby wearing a derby and holding a cleaver for free.

 

On the other hand I think you said you and the mrs. were originally from Hawaii? AeroMaster makes a really cool Hawaiian National Guard set with a big dolphin or fish on the side of her. The set is marked for the Academy P-47N but I don't see any reason it wouldn't work with the Revell kit.

I found a couple for sale on the web:

https://www.amazon.com/Aero-Master-Decals-Hawaiian-Thunderbolts/dp/B01K9Q4AWS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505870443&sr=8-2&keywords=1%2B48%2Baeromaster

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aeromaster-Decal-48-533-Hawaiian-National-Guard-P-47N-Thunderbolts-/251050190881?rmvSB=true

http://dougsmodels.ecrater.com/p/17470030/aeromaster-1-48-p-47-n-thunderbirds-hawaiian-national-guard-533

 

 

Toshi

ridleusmc

Very Cool Subject!  

Late war, Pacific, Hot-Rod Jug!  I'll be watching.  

 

Then when I saw it I thought wow, I've no Thunderbolts in my collections.  No Promodeler nor Monogram.  So I felt I scored good on this kit!

Toshi

P.S. Thank you for taking the time out and following this work.

Hey Toshi, no problems. Good luck with the decal bonder and if it doesn't work out these decals will be right here. 

Gamera

Hey Toshi, no problems. Good luck with the decal bonder and if it doesn't work out these decals will be right here. 

 

Toshi

Oh Wow :

   Toshi , I am in the process of foiling that plane ! I am going for Gabby Gabreski's bird ! Best OOB I've run into in some time . Mine was a flea market find . Still sealed too !

  I bought decals after - market , as the ones in the kit were crumpling off the paper !   T.B.

Tanker - Builder

I am going for Gabby Gabreski's bird !

Hey guys, I guess that I am kind'f in the P-47 foray too. I have a Revell P-47N that I want to build; but I also have a bird cage D that I need to build first (S/B my next build)! I will be building Gabreski's P-47D-11 HV-A 42-755110 mount. Tanker are you building one of his latter birds?

Toshi,

I built the Revell P-47N a couple of years age. It's a real nice build with no issues. That was my first plane with Bare Metal Foil.  Are you going to do a NMF?  If so, how about trying Bare Metal Foil 

Tanker - Builder

Oh Wow :

   Toshi , I am in the process of foiling that plane ! I am going for Gabby Gabreski's bird ! Best OOB I've run into in some time . Mine was a flea market find . Still sealed too !

  I bought decals after - market , as the ones in the kit were crumpling off the paper !   T.B.

 

Toshi

Shipwreck

 

 

Tanker - Builder

I am going for Gabby Gabreski's bird !

 

 

 

Hey guys, I guess that I am kind'f in the P-47 foray too. I have a Revell P-47N that I want to build; but I also have a bird cage D that I need to build first (S/B my next build)! I will be building Gabreski's P-47D-11 HV-A 42-755110 mount. Tanker are you building one of his latter birds?

 

Toshi

First step of the build, spray the decal sheet with Testors Decal Bonder Spray #9200.  I did a light coat and will let it dry overnight and I will spray another light coat on tomorrow and to let that dry overnight as well.  Thank you fox for the tip!

Cross your fingers, I hope this works.

Toshi

https://flic.kr/p/YDermY

Got fingers, legs, and eyes crossed. Let me know what happens. I can't get any work done this way. lol,lol,lol

Jim  

fox

Got fingers, legs, and eyes crossed. Let me know what happens. I can't get any work done this way. lol,lol,lol

Jim  

 

Thank you fox for always helping me in one way or another.  It's greatly appreciated!

Toshi

Yeah, the landing gear legs are molded as a solid part with the outer gear bay walls. So you can't attach them after you're done with everything else. They're just hanging out there while you're painting. I was afraid I'd break them off on mine but they turned out ok. 

And also the wing top and bottom halves connect with a seam in the middle of the flaps. Why on earth they didn't put the seam ON the flaps/wing separation I have no idea. I managed to pull my photos of the one I built off PhotoBucket yesterday and move them to ImageShack. You can see the division line here where I puttied it: 

Ya, the landing gears are built before the wing halves are closed and you are forced to have them installed early on. No way around this. I was able to spray, like Gamera did, the bays then put silly putty in and Alclad the gear and plane in one shot. It worked great and although I don't like to install my gear so early, it works just fine on this kit.

BK

JohnnyK

Toshi,

I built the Revell P-47N a couple of years age. It's a real nice build with no issues. That was my first plane with Bare Metal Foil.  Are you going to do a NMF?  If so, how about trying Bare Metal Foil 

 

Toshi

lawdog114

Nice Toshi. watch the landing gears. I hear the installation comes at a weird inconvenient time. I'll be following,,,

 

Toshi

Gamera

Yeah, the landing gear legs are molded as a solid part with the outer gear bay walls. So you can't attach them after you're done with everything else. They're just hanging out there while you're painting. I was afraid I'd break them off on mine but they turned out ok. 

And also the wing top and bottom halves connect with a seam in the middle of the flaps. Why on earth they didn't put the seam ON the flaps/wing separation I have no idea. I managed to pull my photos of the one I built off PhotoBucket yesterday and move them to ImageShack. You can see the division line here where I puttied it: 

 

Toshi

BrandonK

Ya, the landing gears are built before the wing halves are closed and you are forced to have them installed early on. No way around this. I was able to spray, like Gamera did, the bays then put silly putty in and Alclad the gear and plane in one shot. It worked great and although I don't like to install my gear so early, it works just fine on this kit.

BK

 

Toshi

I looked at some photos that I took when I built my P-47 and everyone is correct regarding the landing gear. They have to be installed before the two halves of the main wing are assembled. That is really poor engineering on Monogram's part.

A couple of other things:

1. The The way the landing gear doors are fastened to the wing is very weak. I added some flat plastic to reinforce the joint.

2. The way the guns are connected to the wing is also very strange. You need to glue a curved piece of plastic to the wing. It is difficult to get the curved plastic alaigned with the curve of the wing. More bad engineering.

JohnnyK

I looked at some photos that I took when I built my P-47 and everyone is correct regarding the landing gear. They have to be installed before the two halves of the main wing are assembled. That is really poor engineering on Monogram's part.

A couple of other things:

1. The The way the landing gear doors are fastened to the wing is very weak. I added some flat plastic to reinforce the joint.

 

2. The way the guns are connected to the wing is also very strange. You need to glue a curved piece of plastic to the wing. It is difficult to get the curved plastic alaigned with the curve of the wing. More bad engineering.

 

Thank you for the information in regards to step #1.  I'll keep an eye open for the landing gear doors.  

As for step #2, that is an interesting engineering mistake.  Now I'll know what to watch out for.  

You're a great forum member for helping me with this build.  I so appreciate the assistance and warnings of the kit itself. Thank you once again JohnnyK for all you've done for me!

Toshi

Here is the fueselage assembly.  What's different about this set up is that usually, you assemble the cockpit then glue it into the fueselage.  In this instructions, you glue together the fueselage then you assemble the cockpit and slide it in.  That's a very different concept.  Let's see how this works out.

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/139773315@N03/shares/r8q3U4

What's neat about the instruction booklet is that it utilizes actual real photos of the section that you're working on of a P-47 Thunderbolt.  Not something you see everyday.

Toshi

I ordered a Eduard Big Ed Set and in it were these 1/48 WWII Seatbelts.  Luckily, I saved them and am able to utilize the seatbelts for this kit.

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/8K13ac

Here are two progress photos of the Thunderbolt.  

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/7w4Km0

Toshi, others have mentioned many of the things to look for when building this one, but in case it helps here is my build log, I did Sack Happy.

http://yolo.net/%7Ejeaton/mymodels/p47/pmp47n/pmp47n.htm

JohnnyK: Good advice there on the bracing. If I build another I'll give that a try. I don't even remember how my guns worked out.

John: That's a nice looking P-47N, thanks for sharing with us.

Toshi: Great work there on the cockpit!

jeaton01

Toshi, others have mentioned many of the things to look for when building this one, but in case it helps here is my build log, I did Sack Happy.

http://yolo.net/%7Ejeaton/mymodels/p47/pmp47n/pmp47n.htm

 

Toshi

Gamera

JohnnyK: Good advice there on the bracing. If I build another I'll give that a try. I don't even remember how my guns worked out.

John: That's a nice looking P-47N, thanks for sharing with us.

 

Toshi: Great work there on the cockpit!

 

Toshi

Hi Toshi,

I'm glad to see you started working on another model. You are lucky to get the P-47N 1:48 for just $10. I also got a P-47D 1:48 by Otaki as one of 180 kits from my friend for $118, or less than $1 per kit. He bought it 33 years ago, I don't know whether the decals still work or not. I also got 16 more 1:48 WWII warplanes from this second kit haul plus nearly 100 1:72 warplanes. 

Looking forward to seeing your P-47N in finished mode. Keep building!

Model Maniac

Hi Toshi,

I'm glad to see you started working on another model. You are lucky to get the P-47N 1:48 for just $10. I also got a P-47D 1:48 by Otaki as one of 180 kits from my friend for $118, or less than $1 per kit. He bought it 33 years ago, I don't know whether the decals still work or not. I also got 16 more 1:48 WWII warplanes from this second kit haul plus nearly 100 1:72 warplanes. 

Looking forward to seeing your P-47N in finished mode. Keep building!

 

Toshi

Here is where everyone with whom built this kit of which are a lot of Forum members pointed out an engineering issue.  This just makes things a little more time consuming than most other kits done differently.

Although not a huge problem at all, it is very interesting at best in how to build and paint around this.  Thanks to all you members that had their input in the wheel well problem!  And a thanks to you all for following my build.

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/hde0R4

I hope you'll get around this problem soon so you can continue building.

Konichiwa, Toshi!! Man, you're building kits at an extraordinary rate, my friend! And I love how your skills have progressed over the past few years. Hope you have a great time with that ProModeler kit. I've built a few of them, and they're pretty good kits. And you can never have too many P-47s around the airfield........

Gary

Model Maniac

I hope you'll get around this problem soon so you can continue building.

 

Toshi

Devil Dawg

Konichiwa, Toshi!! Man, you're building kits at an extraordinary rate, my friend! And I love how your skills have progressed over the past few years. Hope you have a great time with that ProModeler kit. I've built a few of them, and they're pretty good kits. And you can never have too many P-47s around the airfield........

Gary

 

 

Toshi

Here is where I’m at for now.  No issues at this point.  Just some minor sanding and maybe a little putty.

Toshi

https://flic.kr/p/YWLmfv

BrandonK

Ya, the landing gears are built before the wing halves are closed and you are forced to have them installed early on. No way around this. I was able to spray, like Gamera did, the bays then put silly putty in and Alclad the gear and plane in one shot. It worked great and although I don't like to install my gear so early, it works just fine on this kit.

BK

 

I had a similar issue with Testors 1/48-scale F-104. I had to install the nose gear before closing the fuselage. I left the gear unglued so it is free to move out of the way for the time being. Later, I will glue.

Definately some clean up needs to be done then I can attach the engine/cowling and canopy.

Toshi

https://flic.kr/p/YVDDSW

You're making great progress, she looks good! 

Toshi

Definately some clean up needs to be done then I can attach the engine/cowling and canopy.

Toshi

https://flic.kr/p/YVDDSW

 

Is that you and your grandchild I see in some of the later pictures? He's cute!

Gamera

You're making great progress, she looks good! 

 

Toshi

Jim Barton

 

 

Toshi

Definately some clean up needs to be done then I can attach the engine/cowling and canopy.

Toshi

https://flic.kr/p/YVDDSW

 

 

 

 

Is that you and your grandchild I see in some of the later pictures? He's cute!

 

Toshi

Well Toshi, you asked for the completed shot of my attempt at this kit. I just wrapped it up. I hope you enjoy it. And I would never post up on your thread if you didn't ask me to. 

BK

BrandonK

Well Toshi, you asked for the completed shot of my attempt at this kit. I just wrapped it up. I hope you enjoy it. And I would never post up on your thread if you didn't ask me to. 

BK

 

I very much do enjoy your completed kit, now I have a example of this build.  You can always post anything on my WIP threads, it’s my way of learning.  That’s what these Forums are for, to share our projects with one another!  Thank you so very much for taking the time out to post your project, I so very much appreciate it.

Toshi

https://flic.kr/p/XYVTqB

I like it thus far, Toshi. Looks like it's coming together well.

I've also got this kit in the stash. I picked up some Vallejo Chrome to do some of my NMF builds but I haven't tried it out yet.

What do you plan on using for the finish?

I have used the Vallejo Acrylic Metal Color 77.707 Chrome on my Trumpeter 1/32 P-38 Lightning and was really impressed with the product.  It’s AB ready to go so that’s really nice.  

As for what I’ll be utilizing on this project for paint?  It will be from a rattle can as I want to experiment with this color.  It’s Model Master “Custom Lacquer System” AMC Sterling Mettalic 3D No. 28141 Sterling Silver Metallic.  Mrs. Toshi picked this out for this build.  

Thank you for the inquiring.  I hope you continue to follow this build.  

Toshi

Sterling Silver Metallic is a color I have used on a car. It's a beautiful color, but it's more of a metal flake. 

No doubt it will make the model a show piece. :)

Toshi, my friend, I always follow your builds. You're one of my favorite builders. ;)

M. Brindos

Sterling Silver Metallic is a color I have used on a car. It's a beautiful color, but it's more of a metal flake. 

No doubt it will make the model a show piece. :)

 

Toshi, my friend, I always follow your builds. You're one of my favorite builders. ;)

 

I’ll test that color on some scrap plastic first.  If it looks too funky, I still have the Vallejo Acrylic Metal Color 77.707 Chrome to spray with.  I also have Model Master Enamel 1790 Chrome Silver.  I used that on my Academy 1/48 P-38 Lightning.  That came out really nice as well.  

So my options/backup plans are satisfactory for me.  I do want to really make the Model Master Custom Lacquer System AMC Sterling Silver Metallic 3D work as it was chosen by Mrs. Toshi and I don‘t want to disappoint.  

I hope it looks decent.  You and the other forum members are the artists that make kits look like show pieces.  You following me as a fellow peer that is one of your favorite builders humble me.  Those are such kind words, thank you my friend!  

Toshi

Looks like this is shaping up very nicely Toshi. 

Cheers, Mark

Here is the P-47 Thunderbolt with the attached drop tanks.

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/42GQ7B

MrStecks

Looks like this is shaping up very nicely Toshi. 

Cheers, Mark

 

Toshi

https://flic.kr/p/Y2qiZi

Here is the Thunderbolt with the Model Master Custom Lacquer System AMC Sterling Silver Metallic 3D No. 28141.  My experiment is done.  Although it looks really pretty, I’ll definately have to respray this in Vallejo Acrylic Metal Color 77.707.  lol!  At least Mrs. Toshi was greatly amused and we both had a good laugh at it.  Mrs. Toshi said; “It definately gots lots of BLING“.  

This is what life is about, I told myself in that when Mrs. Toshi recovers from her ordeal, I’ll cherish every moment with her and include her in my builds.  In this build it cost me approximately $3.00 with my Hobby Lobby discount card.  And it created a time in which I’ll never forget that we shared a jovial essence.  

This my fellow forum members is what you’ve taught me here on this forum, to have fun in really and truly having one heck of a time in my WIP building escapade.  Thank you FSM Forum Members for humoring me for this short period of time.

Toshi 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/6Gc996

Lol yes I happen to remember AMC. My father and I spent years building trophy winning AMC's and now have a Gremlin project in his driveway.

I knew that Sterling Silver would really add some show quality to your build. Are you sure you don't want to keep it?

It's a beautiful color. :)

M. Brindos

Lol yes I happen to remember AMC. My father and I spent years building trophy winning AMC's and now have a Gremlin project in his driveway.

I knew that Sterling Silver would really add some show quality to your build. Are you sure you don't want to keep it?

It's a beautiful color. :)

 

I showed Mrs. Toshi your post, we’ve decided to keep it as such.  No changes will be made.  lol!  Thanks for the input!

Toshi and Mrs. Toshi

Hey Toshi, I like that color too!  Nice and shiny.  Mr. Brindos is correct that the color looks good.  After decals and some weathering, this will look GREAT!  Glad you are having fun with this, and gave Mrs. Toshi a laugh.  Send her my warmest regards. 

D

Oh yeah lotsa BLING there!!! 

So bright I had to put my shades... 

And that's some nice work there on yours too BK! 

ManCityFan

Hey Toshi, I like that color too!  Nice and shiny.  Mr. Brindos is correct that the color looks good.  After decals and some weathering, this will look GREAT!  Glad you are having fun with this, and gave Mrs. Toshi a laugh.  Send her my warmest regards. 

D

 

As for decals some other coloring and maybe a little weathering as I’m still undecided on the latter, it should look good.  I don’t know about great.  lol!  We will have to see.  lol!  

Mrs. Toshi and I cherish each day we have together since her ordeal.  We try to have fun every minute of the day.  Thank you for your caring words.  I greatly appreciate it my friend.

Toshi

lol!  lol!  It’s definately nice and shiny.

Toshi

Thank you for the tip on the decal binder spray.  It worked like a charm.  Thank you so very much forum member fox!  Here is a test photo of the wing insignia.  As you can see, it held together and did not break up.

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/z9t8mo

I want to also thank Gamera for his very generous offer of sending me a sheet of AM decals for my P-47.  This was just in case my decals started to break up or crack in the water. 

That‘s the greatness of this Forum in of which Forum members like Gamera would actually send me an item if I needed it.  Once again, thanks Gamera!

Toshi

Here is a little bit of progress for today.  I’ve haven‘t been working on the Thunderbolt as much as I wanted to.  Taking, being, and supporting Mrs. Toshi through her Photon Radiation therapy is very important to me.  

We’ve also have been watching our grandson Ezra whom is now one years old, is a job in itself.  lol!  He’s walking like a drunken baby and keeps me on my toes.  One area that is off limits to him is the den of which I have my bench in.  Other than that, he has free roam of the condo.  

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/PZ9cD3

Wow !   Every time I turn around you have another kit on you'r bench. I'v been starring at the same car kit for over two months...... and still dont have it all together yet.

That Silver is a sight to behold ! Nice job !

I too have a P-47 but it's an old Heller kit 1/72 scale and only has about 20 parts. It's not in the lineup yet. still working out a few "bug's" in my shop. ( No.... really..... BUGS!   Dont know how they got in there.)

Looking forward to seeing you'rs cross the finish line.

Toshi

 

 

M. Brindos

Lol yes I happen to remember AMC. My father and I spent years building trophy winning AMC's and now have a Gremlin project in his driveway.

I knew that Sterling Silver would really add some show quality to your build. Are you sure you don't want to keep it?

It's a beautiful color. :)

 

 

 

 

AMC had several racing teams back in the day, was your father as well as yourself part of these teams?  

 

I showed Mrs. Toshi your post, we’ve decided to keep it as such.  No changes will be made.  lol!  Thanks for the input!

Toshi and Mrs. Toshi

 

no we were never involved with any of the race teams. Although dad did get to take it around the track once. He didn't push it though. He didn't want to scratch it lol.

We have been to a lot of car shows over the years. ;)

These days I'm working on my Geo. It's starting to look pretty cool. :)

It looks real nice, Alan.

Delighted that you're doing another NMF aircraft - so far I just don't have the courage to try one (but I'm working myself up to it ).

Looking at your progress I'm impressed. I like the really shiny metallic finish - especially with what looks like OD on the top of the fuselage in front of the pilot.

I sincerely hope that all goes well with Mrs. Toshi and that you both are going to be laughing with each other and loving each other for many, many moons to come.

littletimmy

Wow !   Every time I turn around you have another kit on you'r bench. I'v been starring at the same car kit for over two months...... and still dont have it all together yet.

That Silver is a sight to behold ! Nice job !

I too have a P-47 but it's an old Heller kit 1/72 scale and only has about 20 parts. It's not in the lineup yet. still working out a few "bug's" in my shop. ( No.... really..... BUGS!   Dont know how they got in there.)

Looking forward to seeing you'rs cross the finish line.

 

Yes it is!  At first I thought it had too much BLING in it.  But M.Brindos and ManCityFan pointed out that after you add the decals and such, it’ll tone everything down a bit.  Plus, Mrs. Toshi not only picked out the rattle can color out, we both took a step back and liked it very much.  We both laughed about it and i had a great time building the P-47 kit!  

Even with only 20 parts or so, I’d love to see a WIP on it.  That would be great!  I hope you work out the bugs in your bench area.  They can be a annoyance at best.  Here in NE Ohio, we deal with nats all the time during this time of year.  Annoying they are.  

I’m hoping to wrap this baby up by the middle of October.  Then I have my last stash of a original still wrapped up Monogram Black Widow I found on eBay at a really nice price point!  My favorite thing about this kit is that I have every AM part.  Thank littletimmy for always following and supporting my WIP!

Toshi

M. Brindos

 

 

Toshi

 

 

M. Brindos

Lol yes I happen to remember AMC. My father and I spent years building trophy winning AMC's and now have a Gremlin project in his driveway.

I knew that Sterling Silver would really add some show quality to your build. Are you sure you don't want to keep it?

It's a beautiful color. :)

 

 

 

 

AMC had several racing teams back in the day, was your father as well as yourself part of these teams?  

 

I showed Mrs. Toshi your post, we’ve decided to keep it as such.  No changes will be made.  lol!  Thanks for the input!

Toshi and Mrs. Toshi

 

 

 

 

no we were never involved with any of the race teams. Although dad did get to take it around the track once. He didn't push it though. He didn't want to scratch it lol.

We have been to a lot of car shows over the years. ;)

These days I'm working on my Geo. It's starting to look pretty cool. :)

 

jeaton01

It looks real nice, Alan.

 

Toshi

1943Mike

Delighted that you're doing another NMF aircraft - so far I just don't have the courage to try one (but I'm working myself up to it ).

Looking at your progress I'm impressed. I like the really shiny metallic finish - especially with what looks like OD on the top of the fuselage in front of the pilot.

I sincerely hope that all goes well with Mrs. Toshi and that you both are going to be laughing with each other and loving each other for many, many moons to come.

 

 

I’m very pleased with the progression of this build.  The metallic finish really does stand out.  Yes, the anti glare paint is OD in front as well as behind the pilot.  I hand painted the anti glare.  That came out really nice in my humble opinion.

Since this very horrific and stressful ordeal, I’ve learned that I have a second chance in life with Mrs. Toshi.  We both cherish each day together as if it’s our last one.  I too hope and know that we will be laughing and loving each other for many many more years to come!

Thank you so very much 1943Mike, you’ve always followed my builds and I enjoy our conversations together.  You’ve been a great member and more importantly a fantastic friend!

Toshi

tempestjohnny

This is coming out very nice. I like that thin stripe around the nose.

 

The black thin stripe was hand painted.  Everything that’s not NMF has been hand painted on.  Sometimes I really enjoy brush painting as oppose to the AB technique.

Thank you tempestjohnny for stopping by on my WIP thread and checking out my build while replying.  I am most greatful of this as well as our conversations my friend!

Toshi

Here is what I did at 2:30am.  For some reason I woke up early and could not go back to sleep.  Everything That is not of NMF was hand painted.  I hope you enjoy my build.

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/g60b41

I got these decals done while my grandson took his afternoon nap.  Of course I have to stop.  I wonder why? He got up.  lol!

Toshi

https://flic.kr/p/Y8LKhs

Lookin' pretty sweet there, Toshi.

BK

Hello Mr. Toshi,

It has been awhile my friend. Your build is absolutely amazing...everything looks great. You have advanced so much since you strated...I am not surprised. Be well my friend, and enjoy the remainder of the build.

P.S. - I hope Mrs. Toshi is doing well and remains well during her treatments.

BrandonK

Lookin' pretty sweet there, Toshi.

BK

 

Toshi

Very cool Toshi!! =] That blue really pops. Man, it seems this forum is crazy for Jugs right now huh?! lol

Hey Toshi, that is looking GREAT.  I really like the bright colors with that shiny base coat. As usual, your decal work is outstanding.  I know you were thinking about re-doing the shiny base coat, but I really like how this looks!

D 

Hunter

Hello Mr. Toshi,

It has been awhile my friend. Your build is absolutely amazing...everything looks great. You have advanced so much since you strated...I am not surprised. Be well my friend, and enjoy the remainder of the build.

P.S. - I hope Mrs. Toshi is doing well and remains well during her treatments.

 

Thank you for the compliments!  Your words of praise are too kind.  I am most humbled.  Last night I worked wee into the night to complete the main decals.  I’ll post a link to Flickr here very soon.  

As for enjoying the build, I’ve recently built a couple of 1/32 high end $50.00 to $100.00 kits.  A Corsair and a Kingfisher, I actually am excited as well as ecstatic about this build.  I just don’t know.  lol!  Such a simple little 1/48 $10.00 build would make me feel this way.  This is so great!!!

For now, Mrs. Toshi is doing extremely well and is being positive in her upcoming Photon Radiation therapy.  The first trial run will be on October 19th.  We were told that the Photon treatment machine is one of the first ones here at University Hospitals in Cleveland.  The other Photon is in Columbus.  This is a new type of therapy.  

Thank you so much Hunter for the inquiry.  I most appreciate it!  You’re a good friend!

Toshi

bvallot

Very cool Toshi!! =] That blue really pops. Man, it seems this forum is crazy for Jugs right now huh?! lol

 

Toshi

Toshi

 

 

Hunter

Hello Mr. Toshi,

It has been awhile my friend. Your build is absolutely amazing...everything looks great. You have advanced so much since you strated...I am not surprised. Be well my friend, and enjoy the remainder of the build.

P.S. - I hope Mrs. Toshi is doing well and remains well during her treatments.

 

 

 

 

That’s quite alright, life brings many turns of events like a roller coaster ride.  How are you and Mrs. Hunter doing?  I wish only the best for the both of you.

 

Thank you for the compliments!  Your words of praise are too kind.  I am most humbled.  Last night I worked wee into the night to complete the main decals.  I’ll post a link to Flickr here very soon.  

As for enjoying the build, I’ve recently built a couple of 1/32 high end $50.00 to $100.00 kits.  A Corsair and a Kingfisher, I actually am excited as well as ecstatic about this build.  I just don’t know.  lol!  Such a simple little 1/48 $10.00 build would make me feel this way.  This is so great!!!

For now, Mrs. Toshi is doing extremely well and is being positive in her upcoming Photon Radiation therapy.  The first trial run will be on October 19th.  We were told that the Photon treatment machine is one of the first ones here at University Hospitals in Cleveland.  The other Photon is in Columbus.  This is a new type of therapy.  

Thank you so much Hunter for the inquiry.  I most appreciate it!  You’re a good friend!

Toshi

 

Thank you very much for your kind words for Jill and I. We are doing better each day. We will keep Mrs. Toshi in our thoughts on Oct. 19th and thereafter. It sounds like Mrs. Toshi is one tough cookie...a true fighter.

I went back and looked at both the Corsair and Kingfisher and they are outstanding. Each one is well detailed, and look amazing. It a pleasure and a honor being your friend sir!

ManCityFan

Hey Toshi, that is looking GREAT.  I really like the bright colors with that shiny base coat. As usual, your decal work is outstanding.  I know you were thinking about re-doing the shiny base coat, but I really like how this looks!

D 

 

As for the decals, I just utilize a cotton swab (Q-tip) and brush or lightly burnish the decal on.  Sometimes I’ll use Tamiya Extra Thin Cenent to settle the decal down but one must be very careful and subtle with such a caustic solution.  It works for me and I love the looks of it.  Everyone has their special technique.  Mines was just borrowed from FSM Forum members.

Toshi

This is a Flickr link to 8 photos of the Thunderbolt.  I have not sealed the P-47 with a clear Lacquer gloss coat as of yet.  I completed the main decal work into the wee hours last night.  Once sealed I’ll take care of assembling the 10 rockets, propeller, and wheels.  That will complete this build.

Thank you all for following my build.

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/2zaQZw

Hand painted??! I am impressed!

This is really looking fantastic, Toshi. You have come a long ways to being a professional artist with your builds since you first joined us. 

Im hoping you'll consider competing this next year. I think you're ready. :D

M. Brindos

Hand painted??! I am impressed!

This is really looking fantastic, Toshi. You have come a long ways to being a professional artist with your builds since you first joined us. 

Im hoping you'll consider competing this next year. I think you're ready. :D

 

 The OD anti-glare is Model Master Acrylic OD #4728.  The Black lines are Model Master Acrylic Black #4768.  And the light blue is Vallejo Model Color Deep Sky Blue #70.844. I sometimes enjoy doing hand brushing instead of utilizing an AB.  Don’t be impressed, I do it just because for no other reason.  That’s called ignorance!  lol!

I‘ve come a long ways because of you and fellow forum members.  It was members like you that inspired me to discipline myself and focus past my handicaps and to try to emulate you all.  I’m no professional until I can innovate like you all.  But I thank you for such high esteemed comments, you truly humble me as your fellow peer.  

Competing?  COMPETING?  Oh no!  I think I’m a long long away from entering a competition.  I was very lucky to have four of my builds published in the Digital Readers Forum.  Sheer luck, I was very surprised and very honored.  That really humbled me greatly.

I feel blessed just to have a member like you to not only follow my builds but to call a friend.  This forum and it‘s Members has saved my life and shown me what great human beings that are still out there.  The world leaders could learn many things from this forum.  As always, thank you my friend for everything.  I am forever indebted to you!

Toshi

Looks real sharp, Toshi.

The following link to Flickr is not the same photos as prior to this link.  The prior link were photos of the decals not sealed in with clear lacquer.  

These photos here below (Link) is the Thunderbolt sprayed with Testors Clear Coat Spray Lacquer.  After the clear coat dried, I hand painted the OD anti-glare with Model Master Acrylic Flat Clear #4636 to dull the clear coat in just that area.

My next step is to work on the propeller and the ten rockets.  Thank you my Fellow Forum Members for following my very simple build.  I just try to keep up with you all and sometimes, it just doesn’t work out that way like my Kingfisher build.  Boy, that was a chore!  lol!!!

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/2p842V

jeaton01

Looks real sharp, Toshi.

 

Toshi

P.S.  Why is there a chicken/rooster as a decal on the side of the fueselauge? What does this symbolize?  Thank you in advance.

Three rockets down (Assembled), seven more to go!  lol!

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/u7Z60b

Hunter

 

 

Toshi

 

 

Hunter

Hello Mr. Toshi,

It has been awhile my friend. Your build is absolutely amazing...everything looks great. You have advanced so much since you strated...I am not surprised. Be well my friend, and enjoy the remainder of the build.

P.S. - I hope Mrs. Toshi is doing well and remains well during her treatments.

 

 

 

 

That’s quite alright, life brings many turns of events like a roller coaster ride.  How are you and Mrs. Hunter doing?  I wish only the best for the both of you.

 

Thank you for the compliments!  Your words of praise are too kind.  I am most humbled.  Last night I worked wee into the night to complete the main decals.  I’ll post a link to Flickr here very soon.  

As for enjoying the build, I’ve recently built a couple of 1/32 high end $50.00 to $100.00 kits.  A Corsair and a Kingfisher, I actually am excited as well as ecstatic about this build.  I just don’t know.  lol!  Such a simple little 1/48 $10.00 build would make me feel this way.  This is so great!!!

For now, Mrs. Toshi is doing extremely well and is being positive in her upcoming Photon Radiation therapy.  The first trial run will be on October 19th.  We were told that the Photon treatment machine is one of the first ones here at University Hospitals in Cleveland.  The other Photon is in Columbus.  This is a new type of therapy.  

Thank you so much Hunter for the inquiry.  I most appreciate it!  You’re a good friend!

Toshi

 

 

 

 

Toshi,

 

Thank you very much for your kind words for Jill and I. We are doing better each day. We will keep Mrs. Toshi in our thoughts on Oct. 19th and thereafter. It sounds like Mrs. Toshi is one tough cookie...a true fighter.

I went back and looked at both the Corsair and Kingfisher and they are outstanding. Each one is well detailed, and look amazing. It a pleasure and a honor being your friend sir!

 

Thank you so much for going back and visiting my past threads of my builds.  I’m shocked that you would do that.  I’m most humbled.  I sir am also most honored that I have such a great repoire and a lasting friendship with you and Mrs. Hunter!  Once again, thank you!

Toshi

To my fellow forum members,

This build went together perfectly!  Oh, sure there’s the ubiquitous Model Master Monogram/Revell Deep Grand Canyon gaps, the very odd landing gear assembly engineering status, and the simplicity of it all.  But that’s what makes it all the more fun!

Sure it’s no Tamiya or Hasegawa but at $10.00, who can complain!  lol!  It’s definately just a fun build overall.  I think my most favorite part was hand painting the Thunderbolt.  Oh yes, and   using a rattle can.  This brought me back to my childhood.  A simpler and carefree time where a cell phone (Smart) was non-exsistent and the TV ended at mid-night with the Star Spangled Banner!  

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/TCYym2

She looks good Toshi, nice work!!! 

And great to hear Mrs. Toshi is doing better. 

Thank you Gamera!  Thanks to you and several forum members giving me tips and posting their works like BrandonK, Jeaton01, and of course yourself, I was able to reasonably assemble this kit and paint the colors in a acceptable manner.

Mrs. Toshi is Godzilla to your Gamera! lol!  Now we will see how her Photon Radiation treatment will affect her.  I’m sure she’ll be fine.  Doo mo arigatoo gozaimasu Gamerasan.  Itsu demo shitsurei onegaishimasu.  Totemo yoroconde desu.  Onegaishimasu.  

Miura Toshiosan

Great looking Thunderbolt Toshi! Love the NMF.  I built this kit awhile ago and it was one of my first NMF.  I really wasn't happy with how mine turned out so I bought another one.  Someday I'll give it another go and I hope it looks half as good as yours does.  Congrates on a great build

Mr. Toshi,

Absolutely wonderful job sir. Everything looks great!! I can't wait until your next WiP.

I love the NFL RedZone, A MUST HAVE!!

Greatmaker

Great looking Thunderbolt Toshi! Love the NMF.  I built this kit awhile ago and it was one of my first NMF.  I really wasn't happy with how mine turned out so I bought another one.  Someday I'll give it another go and I hope it looks half as good as yours does.  Congrates on a great build

 

As for your next attempt with the Pro-modeler 1/48 P-47 Thunderbolt, I hope you do a WIP so we can see your fantastic work.  Please sir, I know for a fact that your build will far supersede my Thunderbolt.  

I want to personally extend a thank you to you for your support in my P-47 build.  I greatly appreciate it.  When you speak of the accolades on my build, I am most embarrassed and humbled at the same time as I don’t think it’s that good.  At least no where in comparison to what’s posted here on FSM Forum.

Toshi

Hunter

Mr. Toshi,

Absolutely wonderful job sir. Everything looks great!! I can't wait until your next WiP.

I love the NFL RedZone, A MUST HAVE!!

 

Thank you for such kind words, I try my best to utilize builds like yours as well as forum members as templates to try to emulate members builds.  I have nothing but respect and awe at what I see.

I’ll be starting my next build in a few minutes.  As usual a WIP will be created.  Thank you so much for your interest in my WIP.  I am most greatful.

And yes, I agree!  NFL Red Zone is; “A MUST HAVE”!  My favorite thing to do is to watch NFL Red Zone as well as NFL Sunday Ticket while building my kits and to have Mrs. Toshi by my side.  This is what heaven is to me!

Toshi

Well done, Toshi. She's a beauty. Love it !!

BK

BrandonK

Well done, Toshi. She's a beauty. Love it !!

BK

 

Toshi

Here is another photo of the P-47N Thunderbolt hanging on my Wall of Planes (Fame).

Wonderful finish on your jug!

And, Ah yes, childhood .. Telephones had dials when I was about 13 or so. That was 1956 and Aurora, Revell and I were just getting aquainted. About 1963 buttons were on the phone instead of dials. 10 years later came the first mobile phone (1973). Ten years after that came the first cell phone. Now our smart phones are a distraction with which I'm not really enamored. Just chalk up these rambling thoughts to my aged gray matter.

hi Brandonk your kit looks spot on. I even like that color blue. its a eye catcher.

1943Mike

Wonderful finish on your jug!

And, Ah yes, childhood .. Telephones had dials when I was about 13 or so. That was 1956 and Aurora, Revell and I were just getting aquainted. About 1963 buttons were on the phone instead of dials. 10 years later came the first mobile phone (1973). Ten years after that came the first cell phone. Now our smart phones are a distraction with which I'm not really enamored. Just chalk up these rambling thoughts to my aged gray matter.

 

 

 

Toshi

Toshi

 

 

1943Mike

Wonderful finish on your jug!

And, Ah yes, childhood .. Telephones had dials when I was about 13 or so. That was 1956 and Aurora, Revell and I were just getting aquainted. About 1963 buttons were on the phone instead of dials. 10 years later came the first mobile phone (1973). Ten years after that came the first cell phone. Now our smart phones are a distraction with which I'm not really enamored. Just chalk up these rambling thoughts to my aged gray matter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you so very much 1943Mike!  I remember Saturday morning cartoons, it starts at 5:00am with the Star-Spangled Banner, then we’d watch the Bugs Bunny and Roadrunner show.  We have breakfast between 6:00am and 7:00am then watch the Superfriends hour followed by Scooby Doo.  By noon we were on our bikes fishing in one of the streams by our house.  Then it was off to College Pharmacy to go and see a Monogram or Revell kit.

 

Toshi

 

I remember Saturday morning cartoons as well; of course my favorite ones were always the Warner Bros. cartoons. As Calvin (of "Calvin and Hobbes") once put it, "Idiots, explosives, and falling anvils!"

Jim Barton

 

 

Toshi

 

 

1943Mike

Wonderful finish on your jug!

And, Ah yes, childhood .. Telephones had dials when I was about 13 or so. That was 1956 and Aurora, Revell and I were just getting aquainted. About 1963 buttons were on the phone instead of dials. 10 years later came the first mobile phone (1973). Ten years after that came the first cell phone. Now our smart phones are a distraction with which I'm not really enamored. Just chalk up these rambling thoughts to my aged gray matter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you so very much 1943Mike!  I remember Saturday morning cartoons, it starts at 5:00am with the Star-Spangled Banner, then we’d watch the Bugs Bunny and Roadrunner show.  We have breakfast between 6:00am and 7:00am then watch the Superfriends hour followed by Scooby Doo.  By noon we were on our bikes fishing in one of the streams by our house.  Then it was off to College Pharmacy to go and see a Monogram or Revell kit.

 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

 

I remember Saturday morning cartoons as well; of course my favorite ones were always the Warner Bros. cartoons. As Calvin (of "Calvin and Hobbes") once put it, "Idiots, explosives, and falling anvils!"

 

I remember Warner Bros. very fondly. I think it was also called “Looney Tunes”!  lol!  Those were the days, not this 24/7 Cartoon Network where everything is computer generated.  I miss the old school Cell Hand Drawn productions.  But that’s just me.

Toshi