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                        any 1/72 XP-47H conversions?

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                        Jabbe
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: Raleigh (NCSU)
                        any 1/72 XP-47H conversions?
                        Posted by Jabbe on Sunday, August 21, 2005 9:04 PM
                        Hi everyone,

                        I'm a thunderbolt lover, and upon finishing my most recent (pics to come soon), I've decided to start 2 more. I'm wanting to do something a little different, and I found pictures of the XP-47H. I'd like to build one, but I can't find a conversion kit (1/72 scale). I tried Squadron Mail Order, but they don't have any. Does anyone know of a conversion maker? Attatched are some photos.



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                        bstrump
                        • Member since
                          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 [:)]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          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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                        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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                        Jabbe
                        • Member since
                          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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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          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
                        • Member since
                          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 12:28 PM
                        You did, who made it? I love the 72.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 22, 2005 12:32 PM
                        Thanks alot man!
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                        Anonymous
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                        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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                        Jabbe
                        • Member since
                          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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                        Borg R3-MC0
                        • Member since
                          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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