P-47 "Jug" Group Build

Beautiful build and paint, Greg

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

-Fred

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

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 !!! 

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

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

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!

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

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.

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 

Hey Greg,

Can I play too?

I am building the Tamiya 1/48 P-47D Razorback as "Little Chief." 

Mike: Welcome to the GB !

John: LOL, you'r right and BTW I plan to visit this museum in my next stop in Chicago

I think I have to redo my animation ... yours is really well done !

Looking great Freddie!

You got the cockpit color right on.

Does anyone know about 1/48 decals for a "Silver Lady" from 56FG ?

Recently I saw this aircraft and it is some nice art and interesting paint job I consider to use if I get the decals

Well I finished the cockpit tonight.

I mixed 5 parts of Tamiya XF-8 Flat Blue with 3 parts of XF-5 Flat Green to come up with the blue green color that these cockpits were.

I then made some seatbelts out of Tamiya masking tape and paper pieces for the buckles painted silver. I weathered it with Createx airbrush acrylics and picked out some details with a silver Prismacolor pencil to simulate bare metal where the paint was worn.  

this is a very VERY nice cockpit !!!

Exceptional work ! 

Thanks Greg.

That P-47M you did was a beautiful build too my friend.

That cockpit is killer.

I suppose the one good part about me being backed up in GB's right now is that I get to see a lot of awesome stuff to help build mine when I finally get to it. Heh.

Very Nice Pit there Mike.  I like the subtle weathering, looks very convincing.  I have one of those kits in the spray booth and I have to deal with some paint issues.  Once they are all taken care of I'll post pics too.  What a beautiful kit huh?  One of the best 1:48 kits ever, HUA.

Carry on Sir! (Hand Salute) Post more pics.

Regards Freddie from LI....

My Son comes HOME in 55 DAYS!

Baghram Air Base, Afghanistan USAF Security Forces

Date of Estimated Return from Overseas Service (D.E.R.O.S.) 15 Jan, 2008

Greg

I might have a set of those in my stash you can have.  Let me check before I shove my foot into my mouth.  Also, I think my LHS has them by Techmod.  I'll check that avenue too and let you know sometime this weekend.

Freddie from LI

55 Days

fjs3 wrote:

Very Nice Pit there Mike.  I like the subtle weathering, looks very convincing.  I have one of those kits in the spray booth and I have to deal with some paint issues.  Once they are all taken care of I'll post pics too.  What a beautiful kit huh?  One of the best 1:48 kits ever, HUA. Carry on Sir! (Hand Salute) Post more pics. Regards Freddie from LI.... My Son comes HOME in 55 DAYS! Baghram Air Base, Afghanistan USAF Security Forces Date of Estimated Return from Overseas Service (D.E.R.O.S.) 15 Jan, 2008

That will be awesome when your son comes home my friend.

When my son came back it was so awesome. 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!!!!!! 

The Pratt & Whitney R-2800 is done and ready to install.
2,000 hp and 2,800 cubic inches of sheer power!

MikeV wrote:

The Pratt & Whitney R-2800 is done and ready to install. 2,000 hp and 2,800 cubic inches of sheer power!

just like original ...

Great job !!! 

Oops!

I just realized it is not done.

I still need to paint the black color on the pushrods. I think those are pushrods.