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Post by george on Jan 8, 2015 11:38:55 GMT -5
Hi, gents. I have no idea, why did I buy this old and not up-to-date model. Moreover, now I have a kind of “creative crisis” - a lot of models not finished, no inspiration ((. The best way out – to finish a Tamiya model. But, I don’t look for easy ways…..  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 8, 2015 11:50:02 GMT -5
Love the box art... we are supposed just to have fun and enjoy our hobby. You have my attention... I think I built one or similar one when I was very little. LOL
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Post by JimD on Jan 8, 2015 12:44:53 GMT -5
This will be fun. I've actually heard that this kit isn't all that bad...at least with fit etc...naturally it's not going to be as highly detailed OOB, but it's the perfect base for some scratch gizmology  I'm in. |
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Post by george on Jan 8, 2015 18:18:03 GMT -5
I decided to update my model a little with parts from Academy’s P-47D. You remember the kit’s engine:  Academy’s one is much better:  |
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Post by Leon on Jan 8, 2015 18:26:29 GMT -5
Nice work on the engine George! Love the wiring.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 9, 2015 14:50:25 GMT -5
Fantastic work on the engine!
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Post by george on Jan 10, 2015 11:36:56 GMT -5
Thanks, guys. I cut out lower part of revell's engine and glued it in place in cowling. With some spacers, academy's engine fits nicely, not glued yet. Panel lines are rescribed.    |
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Post by TRM on Jan 10, 2015 12:03:52 GMT -5
Nice work on the donkey there George!! Much better than the kit supplied version!! Keep up the great work!!
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Post by doogsatx/ on Jan 10, 2015 14:27:27 GMT -5
Built this one a few years ago. I maintain that my two favorite Jugs in 1/48 are Tamiya and Revellogram. Fit is pretty good (wing roots need shimming or filling), and it builds fast. If you're planning on doing Arlie Blood's ship, be aware that the decals for the cowl flaps do not fit. Easier to just mask and paint them...  |
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Post by george on Jan 10, 2015 23:27:27 GMT -5
Thank you, Doogs, I've seen your build - very impressive and a kind of inspiration for me in my project.
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Post by sturmbird on Jan 11, 2015 16:13:34 GMT -5
thanks for the warning, as I planned on doing a Tamiya in that scheme. By the way the new Vector sets fit the Revell kit, and they are really nice.
gary
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Post by wing_nut on Jan 12, 2015 9:03:47 GMT -5
Looking MY-T fine
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Post by george on Jan 13, 2015 9:14:09 GMT -5
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 13, 2015 11:38:46 GMT -5
The pit looks excellent especially the panel!
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 13, 2015 14:13:36 GMT -5
Nice work on the office there George, looking good.
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Post by george on Jan 14, 2015 11:06:07 GMT -5
Thanks, guys. I'm going to replace kit's bomb pylons with the Academy's ones, they are more detailed.  |
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Post by george on Feb 7, 2015 15:36:41 GMT -5
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Post by dupes on Feb 7, 2015 15:41:48 GMT -5
I don't think a full panel-line prescribing on a 48th Jug counts as a "little update"!  |
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 7, 2015 18:30:53 GMT -5
Can see an improvement for sure, nice work on the scribing.
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 7, 2015 22:39:59 GMT -5
Looking sharp!
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Post by threadbear. on Feb 12, 2015 3:41:00 GMT -5
Awesome work on the Jug. Built a few of these classic Monogram kits over the years and always looks the part.
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Post by Wes on Feb 12, 2015 5:33:24 GMT -5
Thats looking very sweet so far.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 12, 2015 11:49:28 GMT -5
The Big Jug from Revell, coool.
Looks like your doing the old kit some justice.
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Post by John Everett on Feb 12, 2015 12:06:05 GMT -5
I wouldn't apologise for anything you've done here. The kit may be old, but I see all the new scribe lines and extra bits you've added. Some of the very best built models I've ever seen have come from mediocre kits which have seen a careful time investment on the part of their builder.
I wouldn't worry about picture quality during the blog either. I love the clean and perfectly exposed photos we see with a lot of our "in progress" projects. But a dirty old workbench with dried glue and spilled paint in the background adds great legitimacy to a partially done model.
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Post by george on Feb 20, 2015 19:02:05 GMT -5
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Post by JimD on Feb 20, 2015 19:34:54 GMT -5
Whoa....really great way to update the kit. Looks superb and the weathering will make it sing. Given the scope of the work we will excuse the delay in getting us this latest update  Proceed, sir! |
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Post by TRM on Feb 20, 2015 23:23:17 GMT -5
Nice bit of work there George!! Shaping up very well!!  |
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Post by Rick on Feb 21, 2015 2:09:36 GMT -5
Just catching up here George. You're really doing some nice stuff here. Fine job of bringing this kit up to date. Hats off on your scribing efforts. Looking great!
Rick
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Post by george on Feb 21, 2015 22:45:53 GMT -5
Gun-sight - Quickboost product, very nice update for any model. Its gonna be weathered a little.   |
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Post by TRM on Feb 21, 2015 23:15:44 GMT -5
Nice looking sight George! |
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Proceed, sir!