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1/72 Tamiya P-47D

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  • Member since
    May 2008
  • From: Ypsilanti, MI
Posted by MIflyer on Sunday, April 1, 2018 9:40 AM

UnwaryPaladin

Looks great! I like how you did the wing lights.

Tamiya actually supplies separate clear parts for the wingtip lights in this kit, which is really nice. I just carefully drilled a hole partway into each and filled it with Tamiya Clear Red/Green as appropriate. Very simple and quick to do.

Kevin Johnson    Ypsilanti, Michigan USA

On the bench: 1/72 Fujimi Ki-36 J-BAAR

  • Member since
    January 2017
Posted by Thuds on Saturday, March 31, 2018 7:19 PM

Great job on your jug.Well done

Met fan

  • Member since
    June 2017
Posted by UnwaryPaladin on Saturday, March 31, 2018 12:45 AM

Looks great! I like how you did the wing lights.

  • Member since
    August 2013
Posted by Jay Jay on Thursday, March 29, 2018 7:59 AM

A brilliant rendition of the Jug. I don't think the weathering is heavy handed at all Mate.

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, March 29, 2018 5:07 AM

Nicely done, I love the color scheme!

Your friend, Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 10:52 PM

Nice looking jug

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 6:11 PM
What a great build.

 

  • Member since
    May 2008
  • From: Ypsilanti, MI
1/72 Tamiya P-47D
Posted by MIflyer on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 12:23 PM

Hi all, I was editing some photos yesterday and it dawned on me that I neglected to share my latest completion, despite finishing it months ago. This is Tamiya's magnificent little T-Bolt with EagleCal decals for the markings of 1Lt Raymond L. Knight of the 350th FG, a Medal of Honor winner who was KIA at the very end of the war in Europe. He was the only member of the entire 12th AF to earn the Medal of Honor during WWII for heroism in the air.

I added Quickboost guns and intercooler ducts, and a few bits of Eduard PE. Paint is Tamiya acrylics, except for the external fuel tank and canopy, which are Alclad. The weathering was primarily done with Mig Ammo washes and pastels. A small amount of chipping was done with a silver Prismacolor pencil. Since this aircraft was based in Italy, I went for dry and dusty - no mud splatters. I'm not 100% happy with the weathering, which I feel is a little heavy-handed in a few areas, but overall it came out pretty well. Since taking the photos, I've remembered to go back and paint in the ID lights on the underside of the wing - oops!

Hope you enjoy the photos. Any comments and criticism are welcomed.

Kevin Johnson    Ypsilanti, Michigan USA

On the bench: 1/72 Fujimi Ki-36 J-BAAR

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