1/48 Tamiya P-47D Double Build- 56th FG "Schilling and Gabreski" (Finished)

Justinryan215

AMAZING work!  I just might have to move my Monogram Promodeler Jug next, right after I finish my Osprey!

 

Thanks Justin. 

AMAZING work!  I just might have to move my Monogram Promodeler Jug next, right after I finish my Osprey!

leemitcheltree

Mate....with my OCD problem trying to replicate "perfection" ( I do ok) I'd be VERY happy if my Jug's "bits" looked as good as yours do.
Very....nicely....done.
Can't wait to see more!!

 

Thanks Lee

Mate....with my OCD problem trying to replicate "perfection" ( I do ok) I'd be VERY happy if my Jug's "bits" looked as good as yours do.
Very....nicely....done.
Can't wait to see more!!

Shipwreck

Lawdog, I am not sure if you are an encourager or a spoiler. For me,I look at your excellent work and wonder why I even try! Thanks for sharing.

 

Definitely an encourage!  Thanks for the kind words. 

keavdog

Great looking pair of jugs there brother.  In truth - you could win awards with just your props!  Fantastic work - do you have an opening for an apprentice? 

 

Thanks Keav. The Tamiya Jug props are so well rendered they are hard to mess up. I painted the hub Alclad polished aluminum to draw the eye in. A little trick... 

Great looking pair of jugs there brother.  In truth - you could win awards with just your props!  Fantastic work - do you have an opening for an apprentice? 

Mopar Madness

Dang, brilliant work as always LD!

 

Thanks Chad

Tickmagnet

Outstanding as usual.

 

Thanks Tick

Dang, brilliant work as always LD!

Outstanding as usual.

Hoss WA

What a great pair!  I really like how the camo came out in the end on both. Excellent across the board. Congrats. 

 

Thanks Hoss. 

sickdude

Wonderful work sir! I'm definitely adding them to my bucket list, they look/sound like awesome kits, especially for us newbies . Your an inspiration to us all, well done!

 

Thanks Willy.  You wont be disappointed.

What a great pair!  I really like how the camo came out in the end on both. Excellent across the board. Congrats. 

Wonderful work sir! I'm definitely adding them to my bucket list, they look/sound like awesome kits, especially for us newbies . Your an inspiration to us all, well done!

RadMax8

As usual, you've knocked it out of the park. I like the idea of building two at a time, sort of like an assembly line! Maybe that's how I increase my build volume...

Thanks for sharing these two birds. You've done a fantastic job. Can't wait to see what you do with the Hurricane next!

 

Thanks Max.  I normally don't build multiples, but these were so similar scheme-wise it made sense to build them together.  

Aggieman

Works of art. 

I rank the Tamiya P-47 series as among the best 48 scale kits ever produced. 

 

Thanks bud..........and I AGREE!

As usual, you've knocked it out of the park. I like the idea of building two at a time, sort of like an assembly line! Maybe that's how I increase my build volume...

Thanks for sharing these two birds. You've done a fantastic job. Can't wait to see what you do with the Hurricane next!

Works of art. 

I rank the Tamiya P-47 series as among the best 48 scale kits ever produced. 

plasticjunkie

Gorgeous pair of jugs  I meant pair of Thunderbolts LOL!! Beautiful double build dog as usual. The paint and markings just pop out of the chart.  

 

Thanks PJ 

Gorgeous pair of jugs  I meant pair of Thunderbolts LOL!! Beautiful double build dog as usual. The paint and markings just pop out of the chart.  

damouav

It's always a highlight of my time on this fourm to watch your builds Joe.

And these two don't disappoint, well done mate.

Will keep my eyes open for the next.

 

Thanks Damian.......Airfix Hurricane is next.

It's always a highlight of my time on this fourm to watch your builds Joe.

And these two don't disappoint, well done mate.

Will keep my eyes open for the next.

I'm done with these turkeys.  This is the first time I've done double Tamiya Jugs.  Probably not my last.  I love this kit, although I do prefer the razorback version.  I'm always willing to try different things.  I set aside my Flory Wash and tried the AK Interactive Paneliners.  It's essentially a set of pin washes that are supposed to be designed for use on different camo types. I suppose it's to tone down the contrast of panel line washes, so it's more subtle.  For the uppers I used the Green/Brown and the lowers the one for Grey/Blue. I was happy with the results. 

I'll start with Schilling's Hairless Joe which got the full ordinance load. Other than PE seatbelts, it was done pretty much out of the box. 

Next is Gabreski's famous machine.  This one is depicted as it looked on D-Day or shortly thereafter.  It got the same AK panel wash.  I had a set of Eduard Brassin wheels in the stash so I used them on this one. They are an upgrade, but I think Ultracast has the best wheels for this kit. 

Both together....

sickdude

Hairless Joe certainly has a great set of props on dem' guns . Lmao! You really did a wonderful job on them sir, I applaud you! Can't wait to see them all buttoned up, and ready to soar.

 

Thanks Willy

damouav

Coming up a treat Joe. Will certainly give the clear coat another go.

Thanks for taking the time to post.

Damian

 

Your welcome Damian

Hairless Joe certainly has a great set of props on dem' guns . Lmao! You really did a wonderful job on them sir, I applaud you! Can't wait to see them all buttoned up, and ready to soar.

Coming up a treat Joe. Will certainly give the clear coat another go.

Thanks for taking the time to post.

Damian