1/48 Tamiya P-47D 353rd FG “Butch II” (Finished)

Gorgeous Lawdog, cant stop studying the cowling love it very relistic; looks weighty.

Hi, Joe-

Ya know, there is not one part of this build that isn't just outstanding. The painted cowl smacks of realism, the camo paint, beautifully done engine and paint wear/chipping says it all. I don't know how you just keep getting better.

Always great to see another one from you, thanks.

Patrick

Okay, a P-47 and a checkered nose. Excuse me while I wipe away the drool. Surperb work, she looks well used. Excellent.

BK

Another superb job from the master, judging by this.

There might have been 3 colors involved, noting the differentation behind the canopy.

But a good job nonetheless!

Gary

OMG..........   

there are no words.

WOW!

WOW, is all that I can say!  That is stunning work.  From the construction, to the painting & weathering, finishing with the basework.  Put this down on the table at the next Nationals and you've got a First Place.

tjs

damouav

I believe that I have run out of descriptive words that do your builds justice. You have perfected the chipping effect to high standard. But I do miss your build posts of the past. 

 

May I ask what paint mix/colour the cockpit was painted?

 

Well done! 

 

Thanks Damian.  Perhaps I should start doing WIPs again. I have a few new techniques to share. 

it's my interpretation of Dull Dark Green, roughly half Tamiya flat blue and flat green. Very simple. 

Est.1961

Gorgeous Lawdog, cant stop studying the cowling love it very relistic; looks weighty.

 

Thanks! Was a chore but worth it. 

patrick206

Hi, Joe-

Ya know, there is not one part of this build that isn't just outstanding. The painted cowl smacks of realism, the camo paint, beautifully done engine and paint wear/chipping says it all. I don't know how you just keep getting better.

Always great to see another one from you, thanks.

Patrick

 

 

 

Thanks Patrick. You always say the kindest things. 

BrandonK

Okay, a P-47 and a checkered nose. Excuse me while I wipe away the drool. Surperb work, she looks well used. Excellent.

BK

 

Thanks Brandon. I hope you're doing well bud. 

GAF

Another superb job from the master, judging by this.

There might have been 3 colors involved, noting the differentation behind the canopy.

But a good job nonetheless!

Gary

 

Thanks Gary. Yeah, I studied that pic for a long time during the paint stage. That looks field applied to my eye and appears to be on the port wing too. Who knows when that was added as this reportedly had several paint jobs in its career. I decided to stay cohesive and use Eagle Strike's interpretation. 

disastermaster

OMG..........   

there are no words.

WOW!

 

MR TOM SCHRY

WOW, is all that I can say!  That is stunning work.  From the construction, to the painting & weathering, finishing with the basework.  Put this down on the table at the next Nationals and you've got a First Place.

tjs

 

Thanks Tom. Not sure about that but I appreciate the kind words. 

"And how about you, little Omar?"

"When I grow up, I wanna build and paint as well as lawdog!"

oortiz10

"And how about you, little Omar?"

"When I grow up, I wanna build and paint as well as lawdog!"

 

Ha!  Thank you! 

Absolutely love it. As always, your weathering is a joy to behold. Congrats once again. BTW, I have a Tamiya Razorback in the stash and am on the lookout for a good scheme. 

LOL - just when I think my builds aren't that bad... you and Hoss make me realize that I have a LOT more to learn and practice. ;)

Great job. I love the tonal variation in the color scheme. Looks like a mix of several methods/layers. So pleasing to the eye.

For the cowling, did you cut out individual squares to mask the black? Guessing you did base metal - black - mask - and then yellow? Chipping medium over the metal first?

I'm a big fan lawdog.  You inspire me.  Great job and build as always.  

Hoss WA

Absolutely love it. As always, your weathering is a joy to behold. Congrats once again. BTW, I have a Tamiya Razorback in the stash and am on the lookout for a good scheme. 

 

 

Thanks Hoss.  There's plenty to choose from.  Ebay is a good starting spot.   

Hasenpfeffer

LOL - just when I think my builds aren't that bad... you and Hoss make me realize that I have a LOT more to learn and practice. ;)

Great job. I love the tonal variation in the color scheme. Looks like a mix of several methods/layers. So pleasing to the eye.

For the cowling, did you cut out individual squares to mask the black? Guessing you did base metal - black - mask - and then yellow? Chipping medium over the metal first?

 

Thanks Dave.  Indeed, Hoss is inspiring for sure.  The paint is several shades of paint using a spatter template and then oil filters.  You are correct on the cowl.  Silver first, hairspray, black, Tamiya tape cut into squares, then yellow.  A toothpick was then used to chip it.    

Devildog6826

I'm a big fan lawdog.  You inspire me.  Great job and build as always.  

 

 

Thank you

  I think I just saw the perfect build. That thing is fantastic. Great job on the weathering.WOW

lurch

  I think I just saw the perfect build. That thing is fantastic. Great job on the weathering.WOW

 

Thank you Lurch, but it's far from perfect....lol

You've made a really nice job of that.

ChrisJH666

You've made a really nice job of that.