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Post by jeaton01 on Jun 9, 2024 0:42:07 GMT -5
I'm going to make this one in the Markings of Bud Mahurin's Spirit of Atlantic City, one of the kit options. It's the first Tamiya P-47 I've worked on and it is going pretty well. Not entirely happy with the instrument panel but it's not so bad, I used the kit decal for it. Eduard seat belts.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 9, 2024 1:11:03 GMT -5
Excellent start!! I always enjoy a P-47 build and have heard pretty good things about the Tamiya version. Those Eduard belts are a really nice addition!
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Post by handiabled on Jun 9, 2024 1:15:16 GMT -5
Nice looking cockpit with a good amount of detail in it! I'll be following your progress on this one John
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Post by lyle on Jun 9, 2024 6:56:12 GMT -5
Great start!
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Post by keavdog on Jun 9, 2024 9:17:05 GMT -5
That's a great kit John. I've got that one in the stash
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Post by TJ on Jun 9, 2024 11:16:15 GMT -5
I'll come along for the ride to watch this one
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Post by dupes on Jun 9, 2024 12:37:21 GMT -5
I love the both of the Tamiya Jug kits...if they ever upscale the 1/48 and 1/72 kits to 1/32, I can imagine they'd sell a few. Hahaha. Looks good so far to me!
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Post by jeaton01 on Jun 9, 2024 21:42:47 GMT -5
That instrument panel looks worse every time I look at that picture. Cameras are a modeler's ego's worst enemy! The windscreen has a different fit than usual on this model, it fits down in the fuselage, not on top so I had to take care to get it in correctly, and the slightest bit of trimming was needed on the fuselage right at the front of the V shaped opening. No gaps anywhere so far.  |
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Post by keavdog on Jun 9, 2024 22:40:47 GMT -5
Quick progress on this one John. Looking good.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 10, 2024 5:01:13 GMT -5
That instrument panel looks worse every time I look at that picture. Cameras are a modeler's ego's worst enemy! The windscreen has a different fit than usual on this model, it fits down in the fuselage, not on top so I had to take care to get it in correctly, and the slightest bit of trimming was needed on the fuselage right at the front of the V shaped opening. No gaps anywhere so far. Aside from your issues with the instrument panel and the windscreen this is coming together in good fashion. As far as the no gaps anywhere.......that's a Tamiya kit for you. Nice n' smooth in the build up process. |
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Post by jeaton01 on Jun 10, 2024 22:22:28 GMT -5
Yup, newer Tamiya at least. I built a Lancaster from an early issue kit and it was not as nice, though still good. I replaced the engines with resin as that was a weak point. I put an Alclad dull aluminum undercoat on and later topped that with Alclad Gloss clear, which I find gives me a good chipping base so I can use toothpicks and dental tools without fear of going through to the plastic.   The Lanc with a Tamiya Mk I Spitfire, another lovely to build kit.  |
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Post by Joe Rix on Jun 11, 2024 0:03:34 GMT -5
Marvelous work so far John. The Tamiya P-47 kit is always a great choice. I consider them to still be some of the nicest kits on the market. An absolute joy to build.
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Post by handiabled on Jun 11, 2024 2:04:01 GMT -5
Coming along great John. That's a wonderful Lancaster/Spitfire combo you built!
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Post by jeaton01 on Jun 12, 2024 20:00:09 GMT -5
Some Model Master Neutral Grey and 3 different OD's on it now. Hataka C004 OD 41, Humbrol 66 OD, and Model Master Faded Olive Drab.   |
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Post by keavdog on Jun 12, 2024 21:22:31 GMT -5
Nice John!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 15, 2024 22:16:12 GMT -5
Some really nice work going on here John. And I really love that Lanc too.
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Post by jeaton01 on Jun 16, 2024 22:42:00 GMT -5
Trying to make it look a little well used, and finding that's about the same as being a little bit pregnant, Looks ugly at this point and it probably always will until it is in some sort of scene. Clearcoat is next, then the decals.  |
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Post by TJ on Jun 17, 2024 4:18:45 GMT -5
I like the idea of the different OD's.
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Post by jeaton01 on Jun 19, 2024 21:20:34 GMT -5
Decals finished up today. Almost as many stencils as a jet fighter and nearly invisible on the OD. Tamiya Extra Thin stopped a little silvering so far, we'll see how it is after a day of drying.  |
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Post by handiabled on Jun 20, 2024 8:58:02 GMT -5
Looks great standing on the landing gears!
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Post by jeaton01 on Jun 20, 2024 19:19:41 GMT -5
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Post by stikpusher on Jun 20, 2024 20:23:29 GMT -5
Nice Jugs! 😏 Your Razorback looks great too 😉
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Post by keavdog on Jun 20, 2024 20:26:53 GMT -5
Great work John. And an impressive collection.
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Post by handiabled on Jun 21, 2024 9:15:54 GMT -5
Turned out terrific John! It's joining an impressive group that you have built
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 22, 2024 17:11:19 GMT -5
She looks great! I personally like painted P-47 over naked ones so I really like her a lot!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 23, 2024 5:53:32 GMT -5
Missed the finish on this one. Really great work John!! And that is an awesome lineup you've got there too.
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Post by themongoose on Jun 25, 2024 18:59:27 GMT -5
Sweetness! Camo and that sharp job you did with the white looks great 🍻
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Post by jeaton01 on Jun 25, 2024 19:40:38 GMT -5
Thanks you all very much, even Carlos! Always the kid!
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Post by jmarc on Jul 1, 2024 8:04:05 GMT -5
LLLLLLLLLLLLooking good and well done , like all the other .. Way to go SIR and thank you for having share it with us , it's quite appreciated
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 4, 2024 9:20:18 GMT -5
Thanks, Brent. I still see one decal trying to silver but the finished pictures are taken. The last two photos are with a Hasegawa D-25, the Pro Modeler P-47N, and an XP-72 from a Koster Monogram conversion.  That turned out fantastic !!! Love the color modulation and weathering that you put into this one buddy. BTW.......if there's a silvered decal on there I can't find it. Splendid work John. |
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