1/48 Tamiya P-47 M Thunderbolt, 56th FG (FINISHED)......

all the previous, yet another sweet built Joe.

Thanks guys.  Derek, I'll do it on an upcoming build.  I'll even take pictures of the products and tools that I use.

Joe

That would be fantastic! and greatly appreciated!

Joe,

Another beautiful build of a classic.  I must admit that some of the colors in your photos look a little odd to my tired, old eyes, but I can't fault your techniques.  Smooth and even.

Gary

Thanks Gary.  Agreed, its an odd scheme, but Tamiya recommended it (see how I deflect the blame?....).  

Joe

I would like to say this right off the bat, this is an excellent build. Absolutely beautiful, from prop to tail. But the colors are incorrect. Being a 56th F.G. fan and Maj. Robert S. Johnson {28 Kills} a hero of mine. The colors you choose grey/ green are for the 62 fighter squadron of the 56th F.G. and the rudder should be yellow, buzz letters yellow also for their M's. The two tone blue with light blue tail belongs to the63rd fighter squadron of the 56th F.G., buzz letters silver for their M's. The 61st fighter squadron of the 56th F.G. had red rudders and their - 47 M's were flat black, buzz letters red. I have built 28 of Tamiyas -47 2 being M's. Right now I'm building P-47M-1 "Dottie Dee II" Cpt. Charles McBath's mount. Two tone blue, light blue rudder. 63rd F.S./ 56th F.G. I must state again you built a real beauty. By building such a beauty, you keep the legacy of the -47 alive, great job, good luck on all your future builds. - Bob  

I'm sorry, but the pics look gray/green especially against the silver squadron letters. With reading all the previous Q's on the colors, I assumed you went with gray /green.  Still, again I must say she is a beauty and congrats. I am finishing up "DOTTIE DEE" myself. Capt. Charles McBaths' "M", then "BERNYCE" Maj. Paul Congers' "M" both 2 tone blue.  I've got enough "Razorbacks" for all 5 of Bob Johnson's mounts. Including the Loon models conversion kit for the "C" version, I'm  sticking with the "bulged keel" and I'm not going to flatten the belly. Again, My Apologies for the mistake, good luck on all future builds. - Bob

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Sorry about this late post, but I missed your completion.

She's an absolute beauty, Joe. Thanks for sharing this one with us.

Did the "M" have an elongated prop spinner/cover/cone? That one seems large to me. But, I haven't done any research so... That's one fine 'bolt. Very well done. Bob

Curtis propellers all had the longer spinner, wether it was the "pencil" witch came with the original Razorbacks or the asymmetrical, also called the paddle blade or the symmetrical. I read it was because the oiling system for the auto pitch was different. I really like the detail on the R-2800, Joe did a great job on this motor. Not many people notice that the ignition ring is square tubing and not round like the earlier R-2800s'. - Bob

Early morning Joe,

 Everyone has said what I would have said and then some!! Inside and out, this has to be one of thee finest builds of a Jug that I have seen lately!!

 Outstanding job over all and you'd make all the Jug drivers proud!

Flaps up,

 Mike

Thanks guys.  I'm fairly happy how this one turned out.  I might see how it does in the Model Show come November, but these are usually a frustrating experience for me.  All of the guys in the local IPMS chapter get most of the awards...hummmm.  Bob, I almost went with McBath's ride, but I just had to have a pilot with a 262 kill.

Joe

Joe, I know what you mean that's why I built his A/C also. I'm going to borrow a couple of your methods. I like the way they look, and they could enhance my model building. The way you mount your wings is one. If you do enter your model in Nov. GOOD LUCK, The model definitely deserves a ribbon, or twelve.- Bob

Thanks Bob!...