Airfixer Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) Gentlemen, I'd like to present one of the most relaxing builds I've ever tackled - TAMIYA's P-47M. I have to admit that the P-47 has never been my bag, but when TAMIYA released their P-47M back in 2005, I couldn't turn it down any longer. The opportunity to depict Bostwick's mount in its highly unusual livery was far too beckoning. Republic P-47M-1-RE, TAMIYA 1/48 Maj. George E. Bostwick, 63rd FS, 56th FG, Boxted, UK TAMIYA's range of quarterscale P-47 kits has enjoyed an excellent reputation as to accuracy, overall detailing and ease of assembly. And citing from my experience, it thoroughly lived up to its reputation. The kit was built straight out of the box, except for LionRoar photoetched seatbelts. Painting and weathering: My goal was to achieve a rather clean, yet slightly faded overall finish depicting only very little wear and tear. The P-47M's career was quite short and being initially hampered by severe teething problems, many of the new P-47M were kept grounded nicknaming them "hangar queens". During the last weeks of the war, they just didn't have the time to "patinate". The 56th FG's non-standard colours are subject to recurring discussions among modellers, so I tried to replicate the colouring solely relying on my Mk.I eyeball and rough estimation based on a few poor-quality photographs, hence mixing the shades from TAMIYA acrylics. Being an "ad hoc" project, I conducted only little research on the subject. Accordingly, a small but distinctive detail escaped my eye: a large matte black trim right aft of the cowling's red nose band. The model had been finished for months when a fellow modeller (rightfully) rubbed my nose in my mistake. I didn't fix it, and by now it's too late anyway - the model didn't survive my latest house move and doesn't exist anymore. The NMF undersurfaces and leading edges were painted using Aclad II "Duraluminum". Fuel stains and streaks on the belly tank using Gunze Mr.HOBBY COLOR "Oil". Maybe she lives on as a yoghurt cup... Karma, baby! Cheers, Erik Edited September 14, 2014 by Airfixer 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Very nice model. Shame about it's destruction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kelley Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Lovely job you have done there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Stunning work! Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Yes a stunning piece of model making great scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Lovely looking Jug! I do like the non standard schemes they wore, you've done a great job on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 A magnificent build of this terrific looking Thunderbolt ! A great color scheme on this late version P-47. It too bad this model suffered such a cruel fate ..... the fine pictures will have to do now. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 very nice work, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD tiger 1 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 fantastic Thunderbolt excellent with the subtle weathering and fading. Very nice work. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airfixer Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Gentlemen, thank you. I've got Hasegawa's 32nd scale P-47M in my stash, so there is a good chance of building another one somewhere along the way. Cheers, Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Really nice `Jug`, very nicely painted too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 That's lovely, very unusual scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal JMW Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 stunning jug !! fantastic work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparta185 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 What a fantastic build and paint finish. Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ijs302 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 You have done a superb job of the painting and weathering you can't beat a 56th jug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Looks really nice Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Stunner!!! Got this one in the stash so glad to hear its an easy build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 What a great looking model in a really cool and different scheme! Shame it got broke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnas Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Very nice, I just bought the same kit and was looking for inspiration and I sure got it from your build! /Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Love a Jug. Love this one too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Like this Tamiy M model a lot - definitely the best kits I have build so far. You have done it justice. Well done, Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchud Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Very nice, love the paint job. Sorry to hear she didn't survive moving house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Love it..want one!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 What can I say that hasn't already been said, Erik? What a sensational model! I love the 56th FG Jugs and yours is an absolute cracker - well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 That's a very special model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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