Big Beautiful Jugs - OFFICIAL P-47 GROUP BUILD

DoogsATX

 

Geof:

 

Ok I'm a total rookie to the GB thang. How does it work? I've got the Academy Gabreski 1:48 special edition que'ed up right now. I think this Group build thing might be cool! Just need some details!

 

 

Sure thing, Geof!

It may help to think of group builds like a book club - except instead of everyone reading the same book and then talking about it, everyone builds something around the group build's theme or subject. If you check out some of the others, there's a Panzer III and its variants group, a Natural Metal Finish Group, one dedicated to the Eastern Front in WWII, etc. 

They usually tend to be focused around 1) a certain time/geography/campaign, 2) a certain vehicle or 3) a technique.

This one is for the greatest aircraft of all, the P-47!

Basically, just build the Jug, post pics, ask questions, get feedback, learn off what others do, share tips...it's a great way to take what's essentially a solo activity and make it somewhat communal!

Ok. So we don't start until the start date correct? The only minor prob with that is the gabby 47 is up! I'll have to find another project to tide me over... Maybe I'll build a car...

Thanks for the tip Doogs!

Electric Blues

I checked there first but all I found were interior and exterior kits for the 1/32 Trumpeter Jug. Since I only need the harness, I guess the interior kit would work on my Hasegawa but it's kind of expensive to just get a harness from it. 

I believe it's MDC that makes a full resin pit for the Hasegawa Jug, if you're so inclined.

Otherwise, Eduard makes generic harnesses in 1/32 that look pretty great. Since they were pretty standard across type you could use the USAAF ones across P-47s, P-51s, P-38s, etc...

Geof

Ok I'm a total rookie to the GB thang. How does it work? I've got the Academy Gabreski 1:48 special edition que'ed up right now. I think this Group build thing might be cool! Just need some details!

Sure thing, Geof!

It may help to think of group builds like a book club - except instead of everyone reading the same book and then talking about it, everyone builds something around the group build's theme or subject. If you check out some of the others, there's a Panzer III and its variants group, a Natural Metal Finish Group, one dedicated to the Eastern Front in WWII, etc. 

They usually tend to be focused around 1) a certain time/geography/campaign, 2) a certain vehicle or 3) a technique.

This one is for the greatest aircraft of all, the P-47!

Basically, just build the Jug, post pics, ask questions, get feedback, learn off what others do, share tips...it's a great way to take what's essentially a solo activity and make it somewhat communal!

Ok I'm a total rookie to the GB thang. How does it work? I've got the Academy Gabreski 1:48 special edition que'ed up right now. I think this Group build thing might be cool! Just need some details!

DoogsATX

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cml - Love the -M...any idea what scheme you're thinking yet? Not that there are many to choose from! I actually learned the other day that Lifelike decals makes markings for Dave Schilling's (56th's CO after Zemke) last P-47, which was apparently the first M the squadron received:

I've got something of a man-crush on Schilling (along with the 52nd's CO John Meyer), so of course those markings were an immediate order for me!

Hey Doogs - great pic!

I'm an OOB kind of builder, so i plan on building the two tone blue camo which Tamiya identifies as being that of Maj George Bostwick.

Also, i really love camo schemes and especially schemes that use 'unusual' colours - eg blues, grays, aggressor schemes etc.

Can't wait to get started!

OOPS! the other kit I have is a 1/48 Hasegawa P-47D. 

As cross-overs are OK, I'm with a Hawk 1/48 P-47D, the cross-over being from my Long Gone Classic Companies GB: /forums/t/141923.aspx

That harness Doog posted looks terrific!

I usually order from Mega Hobby and have no problems with their shipping to Mexico or their service, which is always top notch.

I checked there first but all I found were interior and exterior kits for the 1/32 Trumpeter Jug. Since I only need the harness, I guess the interior kit would work on my Hasegawa but it's kind of expensive to just get a harness from it. I'd guess the exterior kit wouldn't work at all.

Have gotten really good service from Great Models shipping to Mexico and Lucky Models as well. Have never tried Sprue Bros. 

I've ordered

DoogsATX

 

VanceCrozier:

 

 

DoogsATX:

 

Pretty sure Great Models, Sprue Brothers, etc will be able to ship out to Mexico. Haven't tried, though, so not 100%. 

 

 

I've had packages shipped to me (in Canada) from Sprue Brothers with no problems. We're all NAFTA cousins, shouldn't be any problem to ship south.

 

 

What was that that HisNHerTanks (was that it...haven't seen her since the weekend O&E got killed) kept going on about with Canada shipping and customs holding stuff? Sounded vaguely conspiracy-ish to me at the time...

hmm - don't remember hearing anything about that. I've had zero problems with shipping from Sprue Brothers, 6(?) packages later. Now I've only had "dry product" like kits, resin, PE or decals. Maybe he's tried shipping paints/glues that would require a hazardous tag, that would probably get more attention from Customs. My declaration tags are usually generic "plastic model kit, value X$", never had any problems with Customs. And to be honest, "problems with customs" would be duty or taxes - well, if it comes to that, that's part of what the kit or supplies cost isn't it!?!

VanceCrozier

 

DoogsATX:

 

Pretty sure Great Models, Sprue Brothers, etc will be able to ship out to Mexico. Haven't tried, though, so not 100%. 

 

 

I've had packages shipped to me (in Canada) from Sprue Brothers with no problems. We're all NAFTA cousins, shouldn't be any problem to ship south.

What was that that HisNHerTanks (was that it...haven't seen her since the weekend O&E got killed) kept going on about with Canada shipping and customs holding stuff? Sounded vaguely conspiracy-ish to me at the time...

DoogsATX

Pretty sure Great Models, Sprue Brothers, etc will be able to ship out to Mexico. Haven't tried, though, so not 100%. 

I've had packages shipped to me (in Canada) from Sprue Brothers with no problems. We're all NAFTA cousins, shouldn't be any problem to ship south.

Well I got a WIP that's almost ready for paint, so I guess I'll have to use the Tamiya 1/48 kit in my stash. Not sure the exact version of the Jug, but will check when I get home.

Pretty sure Great Models, Sprue Brothers, etc will be able to ship out to Mexico. Haven't tried, though, so not 100%. 

As for harnesses...yeah I guess you could go with Eduard PE...but I'm absolutely dying to try these new ones from RB Productions:

Ultracast sells 'em

I'd like to buy an exterior and interior P.E. set for my Hasegawa 1/32 P-47D. At least the P.E. harness. Any pointers where I might find those on line so I can have them shipped out internationally?

Doogs.. maybe if I get ambitous enough.. I'll try to fit in the XP-72 Superbolt...I have that conversion as well..

Excelent! Thanks!

Electric Blues

 

DoogsATX:

 

Electric Blues - I don't have the Academy D, but I have the Academy N, and between it and the big Hasegawa, I'd vote Hasegawa hands down. To me, the Academy is a solid enough kit, but if I'm building a -D in 48th, I'd rather stick with either the simple fun of the old Revellogram (IMO their best 1:48 fighter of that era) or just go all in with the masterful Tamiya kit. That and Jugs in 1/32 are just awesome to behold, even in the box.

 

Thanks Doogs!

Count me in! I'll be building the big Hasegawa 1/32 OOB. Maybe I'll add a PE harness if I can get one and possibly a set of AM decals. Have no idea as to what scheme to make though. There are so many and this is my favorite plane of all time!

Start is on Dec. 21st correct? End? OK to start research now before the 21st?

Dan

One thing you may want to consider with the Hasegawa is their brass blast tubes. Master (whose tubes I use for 1/48 kits) makes a set as well, but they're designed as direct replacements for the Trumpeter kits. The Hasegawa ones fit the Hasegawa kits.

Correct, start is on the 21st. It'll run until December 31, 2012, and yeah, it's totally cool to start research, asking questions, posting cool finds, etc. I'm considering using the second "For Future Use" post for cool research finds.

DoogsATX

Electric Blues - I don't have the Academy D, but I have the Academy N, and between it and the big Hasegawa, I'd vote Hasegawa hands down. To me, the Academy is a solid enough kit, but if I'm building a -D in 48th, I'd rather stick with either the simple fun of the old Revellogram (IMO their best 1:48 fighter of that era) or just go all in with the masterful Tamiya kit. That and Jugs in 1/32 are just awesome to behold, even in the box.

Thanks Doogs!

Count me in! I'll be building the big Hasegawa 1/32 OOB. Maybe I'll add a PE harness if I can get one and possibly a set of AM decals. Have no idea as to what scheme to make though. There are so many and this is my favorite plane of all time!

Start is on Dec. 21st correct? End? OK to start research now before the 21st?

Dan

Doogs, I can surely get a Thunderbolt built in 2012.  I did a couple razorbacks this year.  I'd like to do something with a bubble top for this GB.  I'll let you know soon.    Rick.

Okay...think I got everyone updated on the build roster! This one's shaping up to be fun!

satch - man I hear ya. Currently wavering between "Magic Carpet" with Tamiya's Razorback, "Fireball" with the -M Jug, or saying screw it and tackling "Raid Hot Mama" with the big Trumpy Razorback. Or something completely different!

lewbud - which variety of D is that RoG kit? Razorback, Bubbletop?

Electric Blues - I don't have the Academy D, but I have the Academy N, and between it and the big Hasegawa, I'd vote Hasegawa hands down. To me, the Academy is a solid enough kit, but if I'm building a -D in 48th, I'd rather stick with either the simple fun of the old Revellogram (IMO their best 1:48 fighter of that era) or just go all in with the masterful Tamiya kit. That and Jugs in 1/32 are just awesome to behold, even in the box.

cml - Love the -M...any idea what scheme you're thinking yet? Not that there are many to choose from! I actually learned the other day that Lifelike decals makes markings for Dave Schilling's (56th's CO after Zemke) last P-47, which was apparently the first M the squadron received:

I've got something of a man-crush on Schilling (along with the 52nd's CO John Meyer), so of course those markings were an immediate order for me!

Hey Doogs,

Would love in on this GB!

I have two P-47s in my stash and this is as good a reason as any to get started on one.

Put me down for Tamiya's 1/48 P-47M.  (The other in my stash is Tamiya's 1/48 P-47D Bubble Top, but i'm not confident enough in my NMF skillz to put that forward just yet).

Apart from maybe some seat harnesses, mine will be OOB.

I'd love to join this one if you guys will have me!

I'm still not very good with airplanes so it's a great chance at learning for me. I have two P-47D kits and don't know which would be best for me to tackle. I believe both are Gabreski's plane. One is Hasegawa's 1/32 version. Kit # ST27 08077. The other is Academy's 1/48 Special edition, kit # 12222, Gabreski.

Which of those two would you all recommend?

You had to give me a reason to buy the Revell Germany D model in 1/72, didn't you?  I'm in.

Doogs, you know I am soooooo in on this.  Like you I don't know which one yet.

Satch

Doogs, this one sounds way too good to pass on. Please count me in with a 1/72 Tamiya razorback. Thanks!

I might add a P-47N from Revell I picked up a month or so ago. If I can catch up on my other 3 builds or so I can do it.

Doogs,

I would like to join. Going to go with 2 "D" versions Razorback and a Bubbletop. Both are in 1/72 scale. The Razorback is from Hasegawa and the Bubbletop is Academy with some AM decals. Looks like December will be WWII building month with this and the Pearl Harbor GB for me. It will be a nice break from jets.

I don't know if it makes you famous. All I know for sure is that I ran a Google search for this group build & got in trouble with SWMBO...

Ps;; on a WTH factor.. while I was googling Images for the P-47 Xplanes( I couldn't remember which one had the Hemi ).. a pic of MY xp-47J with out the canopy from my WIP showed up not to far down the page ! ??.. am I famous ?? lolol..