Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hi I present to you one of my best modelling bargains! I picked this set up very cheaply from a trader at a show because the canopy for the bubbletop was missing. I used one from a scrap Thunderbolt in my parts box. The kits fall together really well, but are let down by a very basic cockpit, comprising an "armchair" and an instrument panel decal. The kits were built straight from the box, except for the simple addition of masking tape seat straps. The bubbletop was painted with a Halfords Nissan Silver aerosol and the razorback was airbrushed with LifeColor Neutral Gray and various shades of Olive Drab. I distressed the OD with MicroMesh, which was promptly "repaired" with a coat of Klear! All the decals looked very thick and quite discoloured, but applied easily and settled well into the surface detail with Klear. Once the decals were dry, I applied a Winsor & Newton Satin Varnish to the bubbletop and W&N Matt Varnish to the razorback. My preference is not to over-weather my models, so I applied a Raw Umber wash which I streaked in the direction of the airflow with a cotton bud. The most enjoyment I have ever had with £3!! Thanks for looking. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexthebuilder Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 brilliant ,,, love them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal JMW Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hello Very Nice Jug ! Superb work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 A great pair, who could've turned down that bargain?! Very nicely turned out and they look great with your minimalistic weathering. Another great pair for the display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Very pleasing result - both of them. Well done. Cheers, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) The Hasegawa P-47s in 1/72 are about 40 years old so you can't really blame them for a degree of simplicity in the cockpit typical of the era. I still rate the kits highly and pick them up whenever I find them cheap (usually early boxings are ridiculously good bargains at shows). Yours look excellent and show why I like th kits so much! Edited August 9, 2014 by Work In Progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 brilliant ,,, love them Thanks Alex. I'm pleased you like them. Hello Very Nice Jug ! Superb work Thanks Pascal. They were nice, easy builds. A great pair, who could've turned down that bargain?! Very nicely turned out and they look great with your minimalistic weathering. Another great pair for the display. Thanks Parabat - a bargain indeed at £1.50 per 'bolt! Very pleasing result - both of them. Well done. Cheers, Mike Thanks for taking the time to reply, Mike. I'm pleased you them. The Hasegawa P-47s in 1/72 are about 40 years old so you can't really blame them for a degree of simplicity in the cockpit typical of the era. I still rate the kits highly and pick them up whenever I find them cheap (usually early boxings are ridiculously good bargains at shows). Yours look excellent and show why I like th kits so much! Thanks for replying, Work in Progress. I had no idea that the tools were so old, but like you, I think that they build into great little replicas with almost limitless marking options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 couple of crackers there, got to love the chequerboard tail 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Thanks very much, Val. I'm pleased you like them. They were quick, fun builds, which is exactly how I like my modelling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I'm going to kick myself for saying this, "what a nice pair of jugs". Right off to give myself a talking to now....! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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