Dorbeck Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Well, being a newbie, what better than to join a groupbuild? And one with French subjects too. My stash had quite a few Heller classics, but unfortunately those are already built.So after some stash searching I came up with this one. A nice and simple build: the Revell Thunderbolt OOB. This kit was given to me by my son, who found it in a charity shop. The box is a bit tattered, but the sprues are all there. And it has French markings included. So, out of the stash, and into the group build. The usual picture: box and sprues. Nice details, finely engraved panel lines. And knowing the more recent offerings from Revell, building it should be trouble free. So... Allons-y! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Bienvenue! A bubbletop P-47 will make a nice contrast to Jason's razorback. Good luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Indeed! to the GB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorbeck Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Thank you guys! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonb13 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Nice one, another P-47D! And it's a Revell one (I didn't know Revell did one) which means I can use the online Revell instructions to figure out what paints they recommend, as I brushpaint with Revell Aqua Colours. Looking forward to seeing it come together, my own P-47D is still a couple of weeks away from the bench, finishing an A-10 first... J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Good choice. But please note that the upper wing roundels were much smaller than the others - can’ find a photo of the real thing right now but this model is correct: http://maquette72.free.fr/themes/lafayette/P47D_montages/P47D_chalonchampagne2011/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorbeck Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 The last months were kinda hectic, with a lot of visits to hospitals (family, not myself luckily) but that doesn't mean I didn't have some time to work on my models! Marcel: thank you for the information. But I have just used the decals included in the kit, so I'm afraid I have used a bit too large decals. not that much mind you. What is bothering me more is that the colour blue is darker than most of the other builds/schemes I've seen. Yes, i'm bothered that it isn't quit right. But I hope to have made a good enough model... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorbeck Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) The first thing to be done was of course the cockpit. It was okay, considering it is a kit which only costs a few euro's. Seatbelts are home made with some tamiyatape and paint. Sorry for the fuzzy picture, but it is a small part so difficult to get a good picture. Edited June 21, 2015 by Dorbeck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorbeck Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Next is closing the fuselage. And i've already started to paint the yellow bands on the plane (better than a too stark coloured decal in my opinion) Also worked on the engine. Again great fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Good evening Dorbeck Good work so far .. Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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