zegeye Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 OK, I don't know if I succeeded with this on time (because of my Spitfire in the Made in Britain GB) but I will do my best. This is my contribution to this GB. Thunderbolt P-47 N from the Czech company SWORD. I will make it from the box, but I plan to use aftermarket decals. I will try to buy some aftermarket rockets to, this little gem is weaponless in the box. regards Zbyszek 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Welcome aboard. That is an interesting model you have chosen, I haven't seen the sword model before so will be following this build with interest. Well good luck with the build, hope it's a trouble free build and will look forward to see her in the gallery.....no pressure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Hi Zbyszek, I have not seen this kit before. Looking forward to see it coming along! The scheme on the box art actually looks pretty cool. Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zegeye Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 The schemes in the box ...all three are very cool. But I have aftermarket decals with even cooler one My intention is to build ''To big and too heavy'' with two not fully dressed women 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Nice choice. I like nose art. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zegeye Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) A little progress to my JUG. This is a short run kit... and it shows this from the start. The plastic is very soft and is easy to cut ''too much''. I've made some primery painting. All the inner parts are painted. If they dried I'll make some drybrush and wash technics to give them details. regards Zbyszek Edited January 10, 2016 by zegeye 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 The detail looks quite nice on this model, especially the tail wheel section. You've made a nice start. Even though the plastic tends to be quite soft on short run models it dose make them easier to clean up I find plus a lot easier to get nice smooth joins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zegeye Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 I've made some progress. The cockpit and the engine.... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Excellent work. This is a bit different from most of the others being built,including mine, so I will watch your build with interest. It's a pity that the Sword kit is not available currently I'm regretting not getting one a few years back.Anyway good luck with you build. cheers Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 very nice work on the cockpit, it looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zegeye Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 I try to put the things together. But the parts doasn't fit very well. Here I neded a litlle assistance from the credit card. Now I try to glue two halfs of the main body, but they don't want to fit.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 a nice engineering solution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zegeye Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 So, this is really a short run model. I have some difficulties with joining two halves...but it is done now. A lot of filler is needed. It will be very hard to obtain a clear surface for silver paint... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 it did need a bit! if you can polish up the surfaces once you have finished sanding that will help. You may what to use a fine grade W&D right from the start, it'll make it easier to get a smooth finish..though takes a bit longer and use plenty of water. What is really good for polishing and nice and cheap are the nail polishing sticks! The pads are foam based and go from around ~600 to 2000 on one side and ~ 6000-8000 (rough figures) on the other side. Brand new ones are super good for removing mould lines on canopies! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zegeye Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 A small thing today. I try to resist for a long time.... but the engine of this beast is so big....that I couldn't resist any longer and.... made some wires to it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Nice work on the short run Sword kit, and excellent detailing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 it's only a little touch but it does look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Lovely detail work. Looking forward to how this turns out, and seeing the scheme of course Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I have to agree, lovely detailing on this so far, great stuff, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Have to agree with what others have already said, very nice work so far! Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zegeye Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 I try to continue the fight with this JUG. Now is my battle with engine cowling.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 it's a shame you're having to battle with it. Have found the Sword models to be not too bad to build, but they done knew a wee bit extra work though. Keep going, you're doing a great job with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolwe82 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Thats some tough work, i have this kit at home and i love the surface details and details overall, but these fit issues scares me a bit - i believe the modellers life is too short and there are so many good kits around.. would love to have an "N" in collection, but probably i ll go for some 1/48 then Or maybe do some wing conversion to Revell Kit, mm.. not sure now.. but you are fighting it well, cross fingers for your fight to get some great result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lloyd Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I have this kit in the stash, the N is the beast-iest P-47. I've made some older Sword kits (109D, Helldiver) and found them a bit challenging, but their newer ones ('Xtrakit' Spitfire XII, Spit VC) to be very nice models as long as you test fit as you go. And despite a bit of filler, this one is looking nice, isn't it? I'd suggest finish with a full coat of Mr Surfacer, then gently wet-sand it back, to get a good base for a natural metal finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zegeye Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Yes it look nice.... and even nicer in the box 8-) But I expected a little better fitting though. I'm familiar with short run kits... I have a lot of MPMs and Pavla kits.... so a bit of filler doasn't fear me. But this one has a nice ''net'' of rivets, and they just gone of with a sand paper 8-( I will have to remake them and this make me sad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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