P-47 "Jug" Group Build

wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 8:35 AM

Thanks guys. The overall coat is duraluminum with dark aluminum and aluminum oanels masked and sprayed. I have not tried it yet but I have heard that painting different panels balck and grey before the Alclad will give a similar effect with just 1 color of Alclad

Marc

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Daywalker

Member since
September 2003
From: South Central Wisconsin

Posted by Daywalker on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 9:29 AM

Greg-

Beautiful recovery on your Jug! Glad I stopped in to take a look at it.

Marc-

Very nice work! Looks like you have the NMF down to a science.

Frank

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fjs3

Member since
August 2005
From: Long Island, New York, USA

Posted by fjs3 on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 10:16 AM

Nice Jug Marc

I have one in a similar state. I need to clean up a few spots that I missed and the Alclad brought out. I like the panels a lot, very realistic so far. Can't wait to see that puppy done! Get busy darnit! Now I have to get off my azz and fix mine. Thanks, like I don't already have enough to build! Great job as usual.

Regards,

Freddie from LI

"I'm gonna build all these models one kit at a time!

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jeaton01

Member since
December 2002
From: Northern California

Posted by jeaton01 on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 11:43 AM

NIce work, Marc. But then I expected as much....

John

To see build logs for my models: http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 3:16 PM

Thanks guys. I tried the decal route 1st. Thge wings only have the undersides and they went on just beautifully. BUT, and there is alwaysa but, getting around and over all those curves and bumos on the bottom of the fuselage just wasn't working out at all. So off they came and I have the white on the model and it is in the dryer as we speak... type... and should have the black on soon.

EDIT

OK, here are the stripes

Marc

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Thursday, November 1, 2007 6:18 PM

Besides the fact that it will just never do having this GB on the 2^nd page, what better way to bump it that by posting a finished, finally, build.

“Chowhound 2^nd” piloted by Capt. Robert Blackburn, 509FG, 405 FS

Marc

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jeaton01

Member since
December 2002
From: Northern California

Posted by jeaton01 on Thursday, November 1, 2007 6:54 PM

Well that's a pretty good bump, Marc. I like the way you routed the brake lines. A very nice build, the decals look like they went on very well. The Dog is super.

John

To see build logs for my models: http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

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Gigatron

Member since
January 2007

Posted by Gigatron on Thursday, November 1, 2007 7:21 PM

Said it before and I'll say it again; Absolutely beautiful, my friend, absolutely beautiful

-Fred

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espins1

Member since
December 2002
From: Reno, NV

Posted by espins1 on Thursday, November 1, 2007 7:54 PM

Nicely done Marc, your P-47 is gorgeous! Excellent paint finish, decals, tires.... well, everything!

Scott Espin - IPMS Reno High Rollers My Reviews

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gzt

Member since
May 2007
From: Massachusetts

Posted by gzt on Thursday, November 1, 2007 8:12 PM

Marc: This is a fantastic build !

I wish the picture would be higher resolution to see details a bit closer, but other than this IT IS A GREAT BUILD ! (as usual Smile [:)] )

in my opinion:

Flying is a thrill #2 known to mankind. Landing is #1.

http://www.rwd-6.org

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Thursday, November 1, 2007 9:15 PM

Grag, Marc. Simply incredible is all I can say. Bow [bow]

Dave

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bondoman

Member since
March 2007
From: Carmel, CA

Posted by bondoman on Thursday, November 1, 2007 10:58 PM

Here's the guys behind Dave's guys:

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Friday, November 2, 2007 7:45 AM

Thnaks very much guys.

Greg... thanks for running a fine group build. What are you planning for next year

Marc

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dupes

Member since
November 2006
From: Coastal Maine

Posted by dupes on Friday, November 2, 2007 9:39 AM

Ohhhh man.... I don't know if I should even start my jug now...no chance of it looking as good as that!

I wouldn't even know where to start asking how you did just about everything on it. Flat out spectacular.

http://www.mycyclinglog.com/profile/dupes

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gzt

Member since
May 2007
From: Massachusetts

Posted by gzt on Friday, November 2, 2007 1:31 PM

wing_nut wrote:
Thnaks very much guys.

Greg... thanks for running a fine group build. What are you planning for next year

THanks Marc. This GB is great only because of the builds all of you guys are doing and presenting here.

I like THunderbolts !. It is just a GOOD AMERICAN PLANE.

THanks again for joining the "Jug GB" to all of you here !!

...and once again: Marc, your Jug is fantastic !

Flying is a thrill #2 known to mankind. Landing is #1.

http://www.rwd-6.org

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Daywalker

Member since
September 2003
From: South Central Wisconsin

Posted by Daywalker on Friday, November 2, 2007 1:47 PM

Greg-

Did you ever find your antenna? If not, I think I can help. Is it the tapered blade one on the spine (part number 20, I think)?

Frank

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gzt

Member since
May 2007
From: Massachusetts

Posted by gzt on Friday, November 2, 2007 4:21 PM

Thanks Frank. I had to postpone my modeling this Week. I am flying home tomorrow - I hope

and I will fight carpet monster again

Flying is a thrill #2 known to mankind. Landing is #1.

http://www.rwd-6.org

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Daywalker

Member since
September 2003
From: South Central Wisconsin

Posted by Daywalker on Friday, November 2, 2007 4:25 PM

Well, if the carpet monster will not relinquish it's prize, pop me a PM and let me know what you need. I'd be happy to help!

Frank

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gzt

Member since
May 2007
From: Massachusetts

Posted by gzt on Friday, November 2, 2007 5:00 PM

THANKS !! I will. I am stack in Kansas City for the whole week and hopefully the Noel will let me get back for a Weekend so I will spend some modeling time and finish my Jug and Spit

Flying is a thrill #2 known to mankind. Landing is #1.

http://www.rwd-6.org

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fjs3

Member since
August 2005
From: Long Island, New York, USA

Posted by fjs3 on Friday, November 2, 2007 10:02 PM

Nice job Marc

That model looks absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to see at Mosquitocon.......

Questions, did you use any aftermarket? The engine is terrific; is that the Quickboost engine?

Very nice. You did a beautiful job and now I'm gonna HAVE to finish mine.

Regards,

Freddie from LI

"I'm gonna build all these models one kit at a time!

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Saturday, November 3, 2007 4:46 AM

Thankls Freddie. Yup that is the QB engine with a scratched wiring harness. The PE one that came with the Eduard set is too flat. There is PE details scattered about. The LG doors and gun sight are from QB too.

Marc

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gzt

Member since
May 2007
From: Massachusetts

Posted by gzt on Saturday, November 3, 2007 4:48 PM

wing_nut wrote:
Greg... thanks for running a fine group build. What are you planning for next year

Marc: while flying to Boston today (bumpy) I thought about next GB....

One plane is always in a shadow of Spitfire: Hawker Hurricane - a workhorse of BoB

What do you think ??

Flying is a thrill #2 known to mankind. Landing is #1.

http://www.rwd-6.org

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Saturday, November 3, 2007 5:07 PM

Hmmmmm.... might work. Maybe put out a feeler in the A/C forum.

Marc

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gzt

Member since
May 2007
From: Massachusetts

Posted by gzt on Saturday, November 3, 2007 7:26 PM

I just received an email from amazon.com

A new book about Thunderbolt

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0760329486/ref=pe_5050_7176240_pe_snp_486

did anyone see this book ?

Flying is a thrill #2 known to mankind. Landing is #1.

http://www.rwd-6.org

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fjs3

Member since
August 2005
From: Long Island, New York, USA

Posted by fjs3 on Saturday, November 3, 2007 8:51 PM

Hey Marc

Another question? What did you use for the armored ring that the ign harness comes from?

Freddie

"I'm gonna build all these models one kit at a time!

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Saturday, November 3, 2007 9:03 PM

gzt wrote:
wing_nut wrote:
Greg... thanks for running a fine group build. What are you planning for next year
Marc: while flying to Boston today (bumpy) I thought about next GB....
One plane is always in a shadow of Spitfire: Hawker Hurricane - a workhorse of BoB
What do you think ??

Greg I think that is a excellent idea!!! Thumbs Up [tup]

Dave

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Sunday, November 4, 2007 7:14 AM

Freddie... that's 20 guage (roughly 0.03) craft wire. A 15 yard spool was a few $'s at Michael's,

Marc

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Jabbe

Member since
February 2005
From: Raleigh (NCSU)

Posted by Jabbe on Sunday, November 4, 2007 6:52 PM

Hi guys,

I'm sorry I haven't participated in the GB very much. I've been busy with life (graduation, wedding, moving, job hunting, job hunting again, all that good stuff.) Anyhow, I somehow managed to finish this build, and a few others. Thankfully, the model came out better than the pictures. I'll take better pictures if anyone is interested.

1/72 MPM XP-47H:

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jeaton01

Member since
December 2002
From: Northern California

Posted by jeaton01 on Sunday, November 4, 2007 7:26 PM

Sounds like your plate has been pretty full lately, Jabbe. Congratulations on the wedding, good luck on the jobs. The XP-47H looks good, but more pictures are always welcome. Hopefully I'll get started on my P-47N pretty quick, but there is this old house I am working on...

John

To see build logs for my models: http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

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gzt

Member since
May 2007
From: Massachusetts

Posted by gzt on Sunday, November 4, 2007 7:28 PM

Sure, post more pictures !

Here is mine practicaly done ... unless I find something not finished ... or you guys find something wrong with this build (I would not be surprised). I miss a horseshoe but ... I am getting one soon Smile [:)]

It is a Tamiya 1/48 P-47M flown by Witold Lanowski , one of many Polish fighters within 56th FG in England. I took it from the shelf at the LHS because I could not resist the box art Smile [:)] anyone guess why ?