Early P-47 D

[speedster]

Hey Guys this is my latest P-47 to hit the bench its a oTAKI kit has nice panel lines, The kit lacks a bit of detail but nothing a bit of after market gear cant help. The weathers not that flash this weekend down here so might get a bit of time to get some work done! Paul..

 

[Ialarmu]

Oh yeah it's winter down there isn't it? If you can call that winter....anyways good to see so many jugs being built. My all time favorite bird! I took a break from the Lanc this summer
and built a P-47N. just putting the finishing touches on her this weekend.

I'll take some pics of her and be sure to post. I also have a 1/48 Hasegawa P-47D-25 waiting in the wings but i gotta finish that Lanc. Looking forward to some progress pics of that razor back, good luck!

 

[Shark]

What color sceme are we looking forward to?

 

[speedster]

Hey Sharkie, Bud im not sure yet were im heading with this one yet but its getting time to make it up tho! . Paul...

 

[Shark]

I don't know about anybody else but when I saw that photo I made airplane noises! Looking strong!

 

[the Baron]

Nice start, Paul!

How is that kit? I might consider building it, too. I'm finding that I'm starting to collect different manufacturers' kits of the same aircraft; I have all of the 1/48 TBFs, for example. That one looks like it's not too bad. What's the cockpit look like?

Can't wait to see more progress!
Brad

 

[speedster]

Hey Brad, Mate its a pretty basic kit but with some aftermarket gear & not bad panel lines it could look pretty good , As for the cockpit not to bad with a aftermarket seat & a few other bits & pieces should come out alright for a cheap kit! Paul.. Still not sure were its heading !!!! :-\

 

[speedster]

Hey Guys, Finally made it to paint today after way to long, Anyway got some art work on. Just a bit more work & some weathering & she should make it to the shelf!! Paul...

 

[speedster]

WoW, Got canopy masked & painted what a headache !!!! . Paul..

 

[Ialarmu]

Looks great, I think you nailed it! The decals look like they worked out well.

 

[speedster]

Thanks Bud, Heres a pic of the Ol' Girl in life!. Paul...

 

[DreamKnight]

Looks good! Gotta love those P-51s.

 

[the Baron]

I know what you mean about the canopy-is that a vacuform? I got Squadron's vacuform for the razorback, and it's not a knock on the product, but a sign of my inexperience with vacuforms, but I agree with you. Very fiddly work, not in cutting it, so much, but in masking it. Yours came out very nice!

 

[Junkie]

Nice clean build. Great job.