gcn Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Right all set to have another go based on the Tamiya P-47 with Freightdogs rather excellent decals I have to say that the Tamiya kit is really a step up from the Hasegawa offering and I'm looking forward to getting this one started. I've just got to get a Mk xive Sptfire out of the way first also using decals from this sheet, hopefully by next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Ok some progress This one has a touch of Groundhog Day about it The photos don't really do it justice with the flash wiping out colour and detail. Assembly of cockpit tomorrow and then onto the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 95 pictures and umpty nine sets of batteries later drum roll...... one poxy photo. If you want too bright, out of focus, crappy shots i'm your man More to follow even if it kills me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 Home straight now should be finished in a couple of days. Not much of a build log due to crappy photo taking so just bought a tripod for the camera so my next one should be much more of a walkthrough. My decision not to wire the engine looks justified as you'd never notice several hours work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Looking good so far... Are you going to build the razorback on the sheet as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 I think I will, it'll be with the Tamiya Razorback though. It's head and shoulders above the Hasegawa offering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Looking good ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahut Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 It looks the danglies. There was a brilliant article in FSM about the 1/72 version of this, all done up in NMF. I bet its even better in 1/48 95 pictures and umpty nine sets of batteries later... By the by, you are using rechargeable batteries, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 washes and decals on clearly the wash has to come off just some minor tinkering and a matt coat and its done usual faux pas on the decal application but hey ho the wing join looks a little wide because it tried to fly and failed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzH Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Looks good, cos of this build report I bought the decals up at cosford this weekend! Have to start collecting the kits now!! Great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 thanks for that it really is an excellent decal sheet. I've already done a Spitfire Mkxive from it and plan to do the Razorback at some stage. Looking at the photos I really should have tidied the thing up before posting them it looks a touch sloppy. The wing is easily fixed as is cleaning up the wash and then its a matt coat and putting on the final sub assemblies. Hopefully finished pics at the weekend when I can take some photos in daylight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 Well i'm finished. I have a real problem doing the last 10% Overall an enjoyable build and a quality model for the price. I do like alcad but as this is my 2nd one of these this year I think i'm all P-47'd out. ah well onto the next one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Looks the danglies to me, well done on an excellent build, finish and choice of markings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Thats a lovely job there, you have done my decals proud! Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entlim Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 NICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 how the hell did I miss this?? That is one nice Jug. You're perseverance paid off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buccymad Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 stunning build ,now go search that carpet,cause i bet there is another jug lost in that pile!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 stunning build ,now go search that carpet,cause i bet there is another jug lost in that pile!!! I really need to set up some sort of area to take the photos thanks for the comments gents much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Nice Jug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palacefan Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 yes, very nice model!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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