any 1/72 XP-47H conversions?

Borg R3-MC0

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September 2004
From: Utereg

Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 5:58 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Jabbe

I was hoping there was a conversion kit (so I could use an Academy P-47 for everything but the nose), but i looks like I'll have to get a whole kit. It has to be in 1/72 since that's the only scale I model.

Joshua

I think it's best to get 2 kits, the mpm and a donor kit for the details. Such as gear, cockpit etc.
I don't know how much short run experience you have but the mpm kit is pretty crude! A donor kit can make it a much easier build.

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Jabbe

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February 2005
From: Raleigh (NCSU)

Posted by Jabbe on Monday, August 22, 2005 2:51 PM

Hey Sarge, want to start a P-47 Group Build?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 22, 2005 12:37 PM

Now i just gotta find out where to get it...

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 22, 2005 12:32 PM

Thanks alot man!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 22, 2005 12:28 PM

You did, who made it? I love the 72.

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Jabbe

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February 2005
From: Raleigh (NCSU)

Posted by Jabbe on Monday, August 22, 2005 12:27 PM

I looked it up Sarge,

Turns out to be the XP-72. I read a review of a 1/48 scale kit, but I can't find anything in 1/72.

Hey! Just found one: http://www.internetmodeler.com/1999/april/aviation/xp-72.htm

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 22, 2005 12:15 PM

Also have you ever heard on the Superbolt? it was more or less a thunderbolt with 2 props. very nice aircraft. Im not sure but i think it was designated the XP-71

Update: Woops, its the 72

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Jabbe

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February 2005
From: Raleigh (NCSU)

Posted by Jabbe on Monday, August 22, 2005 12:14 PM

I was hoping there was a conversion kit (so I could use an Academy P-47 for everything but the nose), but i looks like I'll have to get a whole kit. It has to be in 1/72 since that's the only scale I model.

Joshua

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Borg R3-MC0

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September 2004
From: Utereg

Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Monday, August 22, 2005 2:15 AM

As said by the others, MPM has a xp-47H. I have it in my stash. A a pretty basic short run kit, one of mpm earlier efforts. It has some flash, and a bit of a rough surface. Maybe you could use a Revell p-47 for spare parts, such as the gear.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 21, 2005 11:24 PM

I purchased a XP47H a few months ago from EBAY in 1/72 scale its a MPM72017 also I have a XP47 J in 1/48 scale I would like to sell as I have todownsize my collection I have 741 acft model in all scales

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bstrump

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March 2004
From: British Columbia,Canada

Posted by bstrump on Sunday, August 21, 2005 10:38 PM

I can't say for sure but I seem to recall one of the short run manufacturers like MPM or one of the vacform makers doing this one. Good luck with your search. Smile [:)]