1/48 Tamiya P-47 D Thunderbolt 318 FG "Smokepole" (Finished)

Awesome jug LD! Beautiful work! Well done man.

One observation - If I am not mistaken the prop cuffs were made of rubber so there wouldn't be chipping and bare metal on them. I might be wrong, but I came to know about this because I made this mistake on my P51 which I am working on and had to correct it.

Best,

Nikola

Nikola

Awesome jug LD! Beautiful work! Well done man.

 

One observation - If I am not mistaken the prop cuffs were made of rubber so there wouldn't be chipping and bare metal on them. I might be wrong, but I came to know about this because I made this mistake on my P51 which I am working on and had to correct it.

 

Best,

Nikola

 

Interesting.  So far I've had no luck confirming this, not to say it's not accurate info.  It certainly would make sense.  I know the P-51 used a cuffed Hamilton Standard and the P-47's cuffed props (symmetrical/asymmetrical) were by Curtiss Electric.  Not sure if that matters.  Perhaps in the future I'll refrain from chipping this area.  Thanks for the input.  

That? That is plastic awesomeness right there.

oortiz10

That? That is plastic awesomeness right there.

 

Great build all around. I'm with you, the Tamiya Jugs are some of the best kits out there. You've done this one justice, especially on the paint and chipping. Thanks for posting.

Omni Yomni

Great build all around. I'm with you, the Tamiya Jugs are some of the best kits out there. You've done this one justice, especially on the paint and chipping. Thanks for posting.

 

Thank you and you're welcome

Nikola

One observation - If I am not mistaken the prop cuffs were made of rubber so there wouldn't be chipping and bare metal on them. I might be wrong, but I came to know about this because I made this mistake on my P51 which I am working on and had to correct it.

 

Best,

Nikola

 

It would appear they do chip.  

Yep, they sure do. Thanks for the photos. Probably some were made from metal and some from rubber. Good to know.

Best,

Nikola

Nikola

Yep, they sure do. Thanks for the photos. Probably some were made from metal and some from rubber. Good to know.

 

Best,

Nikola

 

Or the rubber coating had peeled back or shreded like they did on the de-icing boots on the leading edge of B-17s, either way feel free to chip away....