P-47 "Jug" Group Build

LOL

Maybe, I am not sure if I will really make one for the display there. Possible but ...  it it will be there it will have a Polish Pilot what is not unusual for Chicopee anyway

Flying Thunderbolt , nice !

Here is an update on my Hasegawa Bubbletop

Yup, all done with HandiTack or whatever the name is : removable & reusable mounting putty

3M, Staples ...

I like it because it gives a chance to get a shape as needed and allow for some soft edge

gzt wrote:

Yup, all done with HandiTack or whatever the name is : removable & reusable mounting putty 3M, Staples ... I like it because it gives a chance to get a shape as needed and allow for some soft edge

Cheater! Come on freehand it like I did!

Guys,

be careful when using the blu-tac stuff.  I used it in the wheel wells and gunbays on my Jug and spent more time picking it out than I did building the rest of the kit.  And if you use resin, be doubly careful.  I ended up breaking some of the thinner resin pieces when removing the gunk.

Just a heads up.

-Fred

I did not have any problems removing this stuff from this a/c

Here is a bit of progress ... started decaling ...

Well heres how this testors kit is coming along.

 I use squadron white putty to fill the seams then spray primer over with it so it smooths.

This kit has alot of fit problems and you had to glue the landing gears in early to

Its going to take me awhile to fill all the seams. I'm also useing aeromasters Wolf pack PT.1

sheet. Well thanks for looking. All comments welcome.

Yes, it is Gabreski's aircraft. I have still a lot of work with this one

I feel your pain with putty and sanding ... this part I really do not enjoy

I used to use Squadron white putty but ... I was told this stuff is not good ! And I agree, it is not a good putty to fill any seams like you shown.

For such cases use "Mr. White Putty" instead. It is much softer and a bit flexible, not so brittle as squadron white putty. This may be very important if you try to rescribe some of those filled panel lines.

gzt wrote:

Yes, it is Gabreski's aircraft. I have still a lot of work with this one I feel your pain with putty and sanding ... this part I really do not enjoy I used to use Squadron white putty but ... I was told this stuff is not good ! And I agree, it is not a good putty to fill any seams like you shown. For such cases use "Mr. White Putty" instead. It is much softer and a bit flexible, not so brittle as squadron white putty. This may be very important if you try to rescribe some of those filled panel lines.

I know it may be bad but it was sure a big jump from testors contour putty But I spray primer around it which I think it makes it smooth and fills in the holes of the Squadron putty. It looked like it did alright to me, But maybe I'll look up Mr. White Putty

It is a very nice kit to work with and the subject is just a great choice

a bit update on my end. Decaling .... not finished yet , but some progress is clearly visible

Heres some of my progress I'm practically done I just have to wait for the decals to dry. I did this sunday so 50 Hours will be up soon. The way I do the decaling is I finish the model with the exception of glass parts then decal it. Wait 50 hours then flat spray put the glass parts on then its done. Let me ask gzt I notice alot of modelers put there decals on before the prop-landing gear assembly. Why? maybe theres somthing I'm not getting. I thought the squad putty went well except it made some of the panel lines dissapear. well  I'll post some pics soon.

Thanks for looking

nice lookign jug !!

One thing: the cockpit behind the seat supposed to be painted with OD not Dark Green - I made the same mistake and I plan to repaint it as soon as I finish decals 

Wow, nice stuff you guys.

GZT - what are you using as the base for your impromptu painting stand? Looks very versatile - would love to recreate that on my bench.

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=EX55674

 or some come with a magnifying glass

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=EX55675 

very usefull tool. I wish I have one more  

Wow, and that little thing can hold up 2 Jugs at a time without falling over? I had no idea. Have seen them around before, didn't think they would be capable of anything like that.

Going to have to place another Squadron order in February, it seems. 

yup, even in such position without any problems. It has a solid iron base

gzt wrote:

yup, even in such position without any problems. It has a solid iron base

I have that same exact base and it comes in handy for many things.

You can even bring the clips in towards each other and hold something like an instrument panel while you decal it. Works good!  

Count me in with a Testors 1/48th Razorback.  It's going to be in the later markings of the 351st FS - YJ - J.  I'm going to start on her tomorrow, Jan. 29th, 2008, and add a lot of detail.

Mike

Welcome to the group Mike !!

Welcome!

That's pretty impressive...join the forum, use you first post to get into a GB. I like it. Heh.