P-47 "Jug" Group Build

Again you hit that one on the head.  I have the gear case and mags right here.  I think the pit floor should be the smooth one but again I haven't checked refs yet.  Trunpy I see is also putting out an 'N' next year.  "Short Snorter" in 1:32  You know it!

Freddie 

Take a look in your Trumpeter box, Freddie.  According to a review I read last night in FSM after I made my comment, the parts are in the Trumpeter kit, it was the razorback kit that was reviewed but perhaps you also have the extras.  Other than the throttle quadrant I'm not sure there is much different except the engine reduction gear case.  And the markings.

As for me, I've got five of the Revell 1/32 P-47's and although they are not so nice as the newer kits, they are a bit wrinkly like me and we'll probably stick together.  With enough aftermarket and sandpaper they may not be any cheaper when done.

You know what John?  I'm betting on either on of these companies doing a 1:32 scale 'M', so save those babies.  From what I've heard a lot of the parts to do a conversion of the newest Hasegawa release are IN THE KIT!!  I don't have one so I can not say for sure but if that's true you might be needing those decals soon.

Freddie from LI

fjs3 wrote:

Now..if there were only some good decals for this baby.  I'm NOT a fan of Trumpy's decals and was hoping that by the time I have this ready, one of the decal companies would have cranked out a few sets.  I may have to hold off the paint fest until that happens.....Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Regards, Freddie from LI

Freddie:

If you want to redo the engine nose case there is a Cutting Edge P-47M decal sheet, they probably still have plenty of them since there is no 1/32 P-47M kit.  I'm still wondering what they were thinking when they spent the money to produce that one.  But then I bought one, so what was I thinking!

After a lull in the action, I got some more work on this model.  I have the tail connected, did some seam work and began to do the little detail stuff like getting the wheels and stuff like that ready.  I got all the control surfaces done.  

Here are a couple of engine shots, I'm pretty happy with the way it's come out so far.  Still the kit is a battle.  I've never built a trumpy kit that wasn't a lot of work.  This one is no exception.

Another shot of the pit mounted up in the fuselage.

Now..if there were only some good decals for this baby.  I'm NOT a fan of Trumpy's decals and was hoping that by the time I have this ready, one of the decal companies would have cranked out a few sets.  I may have to hold off the paint fest until that happens.....Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Regards,

Freddie from LI

Fun little update - I found my missing chair.  It fell off the sprue and into the spares box.  I happened to be digging through there looking for something else and bam, there it was. 

But I found I'm missing another piece now, the goofy little retainer piece that keeps the main strut secured to the base without glue.  I looked everywhere but can't find it.  Just means I'll have to glue the landing gear in one direction.

-Fred

wing_nut wrote:

Hay, rememebr several pages back I couldn't beilevbe that I lost a whole seat and mounting bracket?  Well I just found it.  So if anyone happens to needs a P-47 seat... I got one

Marc: the seat you made is much better than original !!! 

I guess that's a sign to build another jug

and on a slightly strangley related note, I lost one of the seats to my Black Widow.  Don't know where it went to, it's just not there.  Thankfully, I had one of the resin ones from the LSM set.  Though it is a bit off, it'll work.

-Fred

Beautiful build and paint, Greg

And even better recovery from that decal boo-b00   Would never even know something happened.

-Fred

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

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 anyone guess why ?

So here we go, my first Jug (and fourth kit done)

 comments welcome

 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:

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!!!  

Hey Marc

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

 Freddie

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 ?

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 ?? 

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

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)?

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 !