Two 1/48 P-47's finished Testors vs. Revell
Hey everyone, I thought this would be kind of neat to do, I built two razorbacks one was a Revell and the of course the other was Testors. The Revell one might not be as neat cause it was my second one with my airbrush finished in 07. I just finished the Testors kit though. Well anyway here it is.
Testors:
Good things: My favorite thing about the kit was it had the option to either razorback or bubble top.Clear lights at end of wing. The fusalage fit was pretty good but needed some putty. the wheels and propeller were molded black so you didnt have to paint them.It comes with and instrument panel decal. Last, it had a good weapons load. Which I'll put on later
Bad things: Horrible wing to fusalage fit which was a mess. Had to put landing gears in before you glue the wings halves together. It doesn't bug me so much but might others ( Bad cockpit detail). And the wheel well panel lines seem wrong. Wrong shape of Prop. Poor cowl fit. Last is poor canopy fit.
Revell:
Good things: Pretty good cockpit decal. Good fit with fusalage and wings. Good ordanece selection. Great canopy fit.Nice simple assembaly.
Bad things: Poor landing gear fit, some what poor with elavaters. All parts molded OD green, Poor fit with interior Also only Razorback.
Conclusion: out of everything I liked the Revell kit slightly better so I would prefer that one more. I still like the Testors though Its just the better fit of the Revell kit.Both kits were only seven dollers. For both the kits I used Aeromasters Wolf Pack pt.1 with the options of three thunderbolts here it is right here. http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=AN48648 Heres a little info on the pilots
The one that has LMJ code letter: Was flown by Lt. Ralph Johnson. During the war he managed to score one victory.
The one that has HVL code letter: Was flown by Maj. Robert Lamb. But this guy was an ace he shot down seven air kills in the whole war.
Well thats it thanks for reading all comments welcome. and if any of you built both kits I would love to hear what you think is better.