Hewy Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Yes there is a subtle difference on my better halfs pc, i only use a galaxy pad, but the difference is quite pronounced on the under wing, but your right I'll go with black and white uppers, unless proven otherwise, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 @Tbolt yes I had a browse through that, have some Humbrol 15 sitting around doing nothing perhaps a mix is in order, perhaps putting some black in it will make something likeable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Well without making working time on the Hobbyboss kit every couple of week's it's going to be a quick build so thought's returning to another entry I think Tamiya are well covered in the GB so looking at Monogram's offering the kit is easily found in Gabreski's scheme but looking deeper there seem's to be a SEA RAF scheme as the second scheme in the box,I'll see in a week or two next time I put a King Kit order in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Somehow my name wound up on the list here, so I guess I should at least give it a go.....If I do it will be as simple a build as possible, absolutely no modifications of any kind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) Hi all Quick question for the knowledgeable ones here I'm building mine with the flaps down as I thought it would be different to the bubble top I did From reference pics I can see the edges of the flaps are chromate primer, but what about the top leading edge (the part unseen when the flaps are raised) I'm assuming they would be olive drab matching the airframe and not the primer, but could someone confirm for me please Many thanks Ian Edited July 10, 2018 by Redstaff spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, Redstaff said: Hi all Quick question for the knowledgeable ones here I'm building mine with the flaps down as I thought it would be different to the bubble top I did From reference pics I can see the edges of the flaps are chromate primer, but what about the top leading edge (the part unseen when the flaps are raised) I'm assuming they would be olive drab matching the airframe and not the primer, but could someone confirm for me please Many thanks Ian Olive drab. Though once they got to the D-2 they were produced in two factories so not necessarily everything was the same. I would have to do a bit more research on it. I'll have a look tomorrow through some more of my photos. Edited July 10, 2018 by Tbolt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Thanks Tbolt, that kind of confirms what I thought, OD it is then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) I check a load more of my photos and everyone of them showed OD. I did find a 56th FG aircraft with that area looking a little lighter, but you could see the aircraft had been waxed from the sheen so would be darker than the unwaxed areas. 387th FS Edited July 12, 2018 by Tbolt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Thanks Tbolt Might apply a full darker wash on the inside part then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 9 minutes ago, Redstaff said: Thanks Tbolt Might apply a full darker wash on the inside part then No the top leading edge under the wing is lighter - the wax on the rest of flap that's exposed makes it darker. At least I think that's what's going on here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Ok Tbolt I can see what you mean now on this pic The pic inside the hangar made the top leading edge look darker to me on my phone, but it might be the shadows from the rooflights 🤔 Great chipping pattern on the first pic though for me to have a bash at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Sorry that was my fault, that first picture was just a good example of the OD on a non-waxed aircraft, I just though it was a nice example. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touvdal Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I would like to enter this GB Cheers Jes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I've tried the old tinternet searches, but i cannot find detailed pictures or drawings of plumbing for paper wing fuel tanks, and the 150 gal belly tank, can anyone recommend recommend a link or piccies, thanks Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 11 hours ago, Hewy said: I've tried the old tinternet searches, but i cannot find detailed pictures or drawings of plumbing for paper wing fuel tanks, and the 150 gal belly tank, can anyone recommend recommend a link or piccies, thanks Glynn I'll dig out a few bits for you later today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) 18 hours ago, Hewy said: I've tried the old tinternet searches, but i cannot find detailed pictures or drawings of plumbing for paper wing fuel tanks, and the 150 gal belly tank, can anyone recommend recommend a link or piccies, thanks Glynn This is the best drawing I have which shows the connections. I don't know why on the left they says the 108 gal tank is 150 gals and under the wing the drawing says 108 gal paper tank, but that looks more like the 108 gal steel tank. This is a german drop tank, but if you go to 2:25 in this video you will see the connections going into the P-47 belly. This photo show the connection to the 150 gallon flat tank. Note there where two main types, one with the folded seem as contained in most kits and this type which was welded together. k Edited July 17, 2018 by Tbolt 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Thanks TB, great help that, much appreciated. Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 What would one most expect to find under the wings & belly of a P-47N? My kit has a selection of stuff, but most of it looks more suitable for a ground attack Thunderbolt.....There are a trio of big P-38 style tanks IIRC, presumably they would be plumbed similarly to the more conventional types above? Also what's left on the hardpoint once the tank's been dropped.....The P-47N would look kind of nice clean, but given it's role I'd guess maximum tankage would be the norm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Hey @Sgt.Squarehead Memory says most were strike missions, some escort. By this time there were more and more P-51’s in the Pacific. Im sure @Tbolt can give you more info. My memory says Most of the N’s were relegated to strike. I would say bombs and rockets. Something along the lines of this photo. I can try and dig up a few more if you like. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Bombs I can do, but rockets are out (I've closed the wing halves without drilling the necessary holes).....TBH things aren't going well right now, so this information might be a bit superfluous. Do you ever see P-47Ns in a finish other than NMF? I'm having severe doubts about my ability to pull off NMF with the Italeri kit, the fit is shocking.....I've been fettling the wings all night. but they still only fit in one spot out of three and they are utterly without dihedral! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Hey Sgt. Not WW2 N’s but some post war versions were quite colorful. I was originally planning on doing a post war “N” myself when i jump in next month. But have since decided on a “D”. Here are some ANG “N’s” and Reg. USAF “N’s”. Heres a Tennessee ANG P-47 That might be a “D”? I Personslly think its an “N”. Heres a Georgia ANG. The colors are red stripe/cowling/tail fillet. Pennsylvania ANG, “Eadie Mae” Heres “Eadie” in photos. Ownership of these i believe belong to @Tailspin Turtle. If I am wrong please correct me? This is probably the most colorful example of an “N”. It flew with the “All weather flying center.” Its the top one on the decal sheet. The 3rd one down is in fact a USAF “D” stationed in Germany used in the filming of the movie “Berlin Airlift” i believe. It played a MiG. I also considered doung the Mock MiG for my entry. If i can help some more let me know. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 If you do decide to go for a P-47N do not get the Italeri kit! My issue is disguising the godawful fit on the underside, I think I'm going to have to use the centreline P-38 tank just to hide what I can.....I'll stick some photos in my thread later, I've completely had enough of it for now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) I had planned on the Revellogram P-47N in 1/48th scale. But Im angling for a 57th FG P-47D from Italy. I might try and do both. I haven't done an Italeri kit since the late 80’s or early 90’s, for the very reasons your discovering. Edited July 21, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Might I join this build? I have a Tamiya D that I can pull from the stash, along with a resin engine and PE in the mail, along with a new decal sheet. Hopefully, they'll get to me before Sept 30th, and I'll be able to finish a GB!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 3 hours ago, Thom216 said: Might I join this build? Hello I believe just by asking you just signed up. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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