Glenn R Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Hi All, I'm back this time with my effort at building the Trumpeter 1/32 P-47D:- An excellent kit, in my opinion, but with a few 'nitpicks'. The plug lead distributer ring on the engine front has provision for 17 double leads - for an 18 cylinder engine! Someone at Trumpeter can't count. Also a great deal of 'fettling is required to get a good fit of the engine cowling. It's a great shame that a lot of the interior detail Trumpeter has provided in the kit cannot be seen once the fuselage halves go together. With this in mind, I decided to open up the panels just aft of the engine. Hope you like it. Regards, Glenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon G Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Glenn, That's very nice indeed. Like you, I think it's such a pitty Trumpeter don't make provision to display more of the supplied interior detail. Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 (edited) Very nice to see a P-47 in SEAC markings. Well done job ! But there's one thing I find odd. The gunbarrels painted white ? I don't think that's correct. Edited March 31, 2010 by Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn R Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Very nice to see a P-47 in SEAC markings.Well done job ! But there's one thing I find odd. The gunbarrels painted white ? I don't think that's correct. Hi Erwin, According to the photograph in RAF Thunderbolts by Geoff Thomas on page 15, this was indeed the case. Regards, Glenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Hi Erwin,According to the photograph in RAF Thunderbolts by Geoff Thomas on page 15, this was indeed the case. Regards, Glenn. Hi, If there is evidence then it's OK. I just never saw it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Very nice as always Glenn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Glenn, that is just simply stunning, can you tell me if you added any extra detail behind the open cowlings or is it all OOB? Regards Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Great work there Glen , That SEAC Cameo looks really nice on a P47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Very impressive, clean build! In fact, it looks so clean and pristine that I assume the intention is to show it just after it came off the ship. It doesn't quite give the impression of have seen a lot of action in tropical conditions, to my eyes… ;-) Perhaps the photos don't quite convey the subtleties of the finish? Best, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad 10 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Georgeous piece of modelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Ahh, that's grand. I love seeing SEAC Thunderbolts, especially when finished this well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Great job on that Jug Glenn. Ginger Lacey's words on flying the P47 after the Spitfire just sprang to mind - "The only way to take evasive action in it was to undo the straps & run around the cockpit!" Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Glenn, I do like your choice of words........ "I hope you like it" Well, I can safely say I dont like it............ I BLOOMIN LOVE IT Other than Canberras & Phantoms, the P47 is one of those butt ugly aircraft that have a certain appeal, and Sir, this is no exception, you've done an amazing job Thanks for sharing Bexy P.S: Trumpy get something right.......... Lets not go there shall we Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Now that I like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Nice build, especially like the opened up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyGhost Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Excellent detailing ... A Lovely Build ... Gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn R Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Glenn, that is just simply stunning, can you tell me if you added any extra detail behind the open cowlings or is it all OOB?Regards Bruce Hi Bruce, I added a few pieces of solder, wire, tubing and plastic rod to the area, all the rest is in the kit. Regards, Glenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn R Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Very impressive, clean build!In fact, it looks so clean and pristine that I assume the intention is to show it just after it came off the ship. It doesn't quite give the impression of have seen a lot of action in tropical conditions, to my eyes… ;-) Perhaps the photos don't quite convey the subtleties of the finish? Best, Joachim Hi Joachim, The model is not quite as clean as the photos show. I've added some scratches, stains etc. and faded the upper camoflage. Actually, from the photo I have, the aircraft looks quite pristine, so I was a little restrained with my weathering. Regards, Glenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Looks great, to me the P-47 looks even better in "SEAC" markings and camouflage, a really nice job. Cheers Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Wow, really nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Very nice indeed. I had the pleasure of meeting an ex P-47 pilot last year who flew these in India. He was a great bloke. One thing he did tell us from a modelling point of view was that the paint on the wing where he got in was very waorn as he used to wear big boots for flying in cast he ever had to come down in the jungle. He also had some hairy tales about flying with makeshift napalm tanks! Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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