Kevin Callahan Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 The latest aircraft to cross the finish line in the monumental production line here at 72 Land Industries. This is the Academy P-47 finished with Kits World decals for "Eight Nifties". This particular P-47 was flown by Clyde Knisley while he was with the 510 Fighter Squadron (405 Fighter Group) in the ETO. He was killed in January of 1945 when flak set this aircraft on fire and he baled out at too low an altitude. The serious issue with this one is the slight frosting at the bottom of the canopy. Apparently overglued the thing. I have since purchased some Pledge Floorcare acrylic clear, so hopefully I can prevent this from happening in the future. This is completed aircraft #472 (5 aircraft, 1 ordnance, 2 vehicles for the year 2017), finished in April of 2017. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 A nice kit with the added context of the background story. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Nice work there, it looks great! I too bought that Kitsworld decal sheet (for somewhat voyeuristic reasons I'd have to admit) so I have a lot to live up to when I build it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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