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WIP Monogram 1:48 P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback

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Posted by the Baron on Thursday, July 9, 2015 12:16 PM

mustang1989

.....and there's Toshi with another cool and lightening quick build.Cool

And his Lightning build was Thunderbolt-quick!  Big Smile

Sorry, I couldn't resist!

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Posted by mustang1989 on Thursday, July 9, 2015 10:53 AM

Gamera
I've never gotten results that good from simple silver paint.

I don't think I've gotten that good a result off of regular paint...Indifferent

                   

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Posted by Gamera on Thursday, July 9, 2015 10:25 AM

Very nice work again Toshi! I've never gotten results that good from simple silver paint.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Jay Jay on Thursday, July 9, 2015 9:29 AM

Geez Toshi,

I am amazed at the look you achieved on your P-47 simply with silver paint. Your painting/AB skills have increased exponentially.  looking forward to your next post on this beautiful bird.

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, July 9, 2015 5:41 AM

To ajd3530,

Your P-47 is perfect!  I know I'm not going to get close to yours, no way.  I want to thank you for sharing your P-47 with myself as well as forum members!  The P-47 in the snow looks so realistic.  

You see, I'm actually waiting on some Tamiya paints, I'm to build or as you pro modelers say; "On the bench" I have a Tamiya 1:32 Zero waiting for it's colorization.  

I was in withdrawals for two days, I finally went to Hobby Lobby to purchase a model kit, which one, I knew not.  I saw the Thunderbolt kit and I recall many forum members insists this would be a potential great build for me.  So I purchased it and here I am.  

Thank you ajd3530 for reading and replying to my thread.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by ajd3530 on Thursday, July 9, 2015 2:49 AM
The thing about the Revellogram Thunderbolts is once you realize its no a Tamiya kit and just have fun with it, it actually can turn out really really nice. The bubble-top is nice too, but I prefer the razorback. Can't wait to see how yours turns out.



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Posted by lawdog114 on Thursday, July 9, 2015 2:21 AM

One of the first kits I tackled when I returned to the hobby.  That NMF looks fantastic.  

Joe

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Devil Dawg on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 8:50 PM

Toshi,

You're getting slow! I thought that you'd have this finished by now!  Propeller  Big Smile 

Great job so far. Very much looking forward to seeing it finished. 

Devil Dawg

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 7:06 PM

Mustang1989, your very funny!  I love it!

Thank you,

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 7:04 PM

Yes BrandonK, I completely agree!  

Thank you,

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by mustang1989 on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 6:18 PM

.....and there's Toshi with another cool and lightening quick build.Cool

                   

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Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 6:04 PM

This kit is one of the better, if not the best older Monogram kits. It really build well and there are tons of decals out there for it. It is certainly worth picking up, especially since it's cheap.

BK

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 4:58 PM

Thank you Mustang8376,

If you do purchase one, I hope you post a WIP thread of your build.  Thank you for the read and reply.

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 4:55 PM

To BrandonK,

Thank you so much for posting a pic of the Thunderbolt and the read and reply as well as the compliments.  I love the color variation, it all pulls together very well.  I love it.  

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by rooster513 on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 2:40 PM

Wow that silver really pops! I'll have to keep that one in mind. I'm with Mustang8376...after seeing yours I think I need to get me one of these, I've always like the thunderbolts! Keep up the great (and fast!!) work Toshi!

-Andy

-Andy

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  • From: Atlanta, GA
Posted by Mustang8376 on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 1:52 PM

Great work with the P-47.  Now it is making me want to get one. :)

Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

 


Completed:  1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato 

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Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 1:45 PM

Toshi,

Your NMF looks just stellar. Absolutely spot on. Very nicely done, Sir. Yes

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Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 1:38 PM

Toshi,

My P47-D is mostly OOB. I used brass tube for new wing canons and I did my Nav light trick to the wings. It also has aftermarket decals. I am looking forward to seeing yours.

BK

 Here is a link to the build thread.

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/t/160798.aspx?sort=ASC&pi240=1

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 1:31 PM

Here's some pics, the first ones are primer.  As a reminder to forum members, I did the primer with Krylon Gray Primer MAXX.  After the primer pics, I have the P-47 in its final stage of painting.  The equipment is a NEO Iwata with a 0.35 needle and nozzle.  The paint I used is Testors Metallic Silver #1146.  Thank you so much forum members for your support and the read and reply!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 12:42 PM

To the Baron,

I'm not that far off.  I'm vintage 1966.  LOL!  I just got done AB the P-47, I'll post some photos shortly. Thank you for the compliments and the read and reply.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by the Baron on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 12:36 PM

Nice choice, Toshi!  This is one of my favorite kits, and I think it's as old as I am, or maybe just a couple of years younger (I'm vintage 1964).  It still builds into a nice representation of a razorback Thunderbolt, despite its age.  I look forward to seeing your progress!

BrandonK

...save some kits for the rest of us...

Oh, I think most of us all have stashed kits aplenty!  Wink

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 12:29 PM

I told my "Pain medication and rehabilitation" (PM&R) doctor that I'm having trouble sleeping.  He prescribed some type of sleeping medicine.  I just forgot to take it that night LOL!  I told him that I'll just drink Tequila straight with lemon and salt.  We both had a good laugh!  I'm forbidden to drink alcohol as it can have bad effects on people with brain injuries.  I told him; "How much more messed up can I get"?  LOL!

Now seriously, I'd like to see your P-47.  Is it possible?  If not, no big deal.  I AB mine silver.  That's the color the original Monogram P-47 was presented in.  It's just out of nostalgia.  Take care BrandonK, have a nice enjoyable day.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 11:12 PM

I curious Toshi, do you ever sleep?. My Gawd man, save some kits for the rest of us.. HAHA, only kidding. You are on fire with all the builds. This is a really neat kit, I did it last year. You are doing another fantastic build.

BK

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 9:52 PM

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 9:49 PM

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WIP Monogram 1:48 P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback
Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 9:43 PM

To my fellow forum members,

As you all know, my project build is a Tamiya 1:32 Mitsubishi A6M2b Model 21 "Zeke".  For this particular build under direct orders from Mrs. Toshi, I ordered Tamiya specific paints.  This is not a joke, Mrs. Toshi was very serious.

One night, I was trying to mix specific color paints to get to what visual senses I viewed of the "Zeke" until 1:00am.  The very next day, Mrs. Toshi said; "You're wasting paint, just go ahead and buy exactly what you need".  Until my paints arrive via eBay I must be patient and wait for the delivery of the special Tamiya paint colors.  Ya Right!

I went to Hobby Lobby, purchased a back up 0.35 needle for my NEO Gravity Feed Iwata Air Brush.  I also purchased a few Master Modeler paints and a P-47D.  I figured since I have built the A-10 Thunderbolt II, I might as well build the original Thunderbolt and this should maybe, will see, I think hold me, and keep me occupied until Friday July 10, 2015.  

I have a feeling the Tamiya paints is suppose to show up tomorrow.  until then, please review my P-47D Thunderbolt "Razorback".

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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