jea-baptiste Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) An order for a friend born in Algeria, a P-47 D-30-RA of EC 1/20 Aurès-Némentcha, based on the Oran-la-Sénia base in 1956. The squadron kept its p-47s until December 1957. They were returned to 2/20 ... which kept them in flight with great care until September 1960. For the anecdote, it is the plane I have just mounted that will "let go" the last French driver on P-47! Model Tamiya 1/48 transformed into D-30, very easy assembly, I added only the harnesses and brake hoses Just still small concerns with decals Berna Decals ... which do not stick well and do not react to softener products Another pictures on my FB's wall: https://www.facebook.com/jbfrenchfrogmodels/ Edited October 17, 2017 by jea-baptiste 36 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 that's a lovely model. Interesting oil steaks on the underside too. Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jea-baptiste Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 with cockpit, that's nice! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Exceptional...very well done. Thanks for sharing...I really like those oil streaks. All the Best! Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squibby Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 That natural metal finish is fantastic, just so smooth and realistic. Nice work on the oil streaks too, very convincing Fantastic build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Very nice!!! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Excellent result - and refreshing to see a P-47 in French markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Super finish. Didn't know the P47 saw service in Algerian War. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jea-baptiste Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, glatisant said: Super finish. Didn't know the P47 saw service in Algerian War. Maybe, but i think not use, because too older for fight Edited October 17, 2017 by jea-baptiste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 She's dirty! My kinda jug! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Beautiful work. Very well built and superbly painted and weathered, very well done. Can I ask where you got the fin fillet from to convert it to a D-30? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Looks great, nice finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Two Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Love it. Nice model, very convincing weathering. Big, beautiful and dirty Jug. What kind of cockpit did you used? It seems to me that is it the flat floor...and I know for sure that the Tamiya bubbletop comes with the corrugated one... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Fantastic Thunderbolt! I love those Jugs - and the plane too! *dodges community flak* Seriously, a very nice metallic finish, what paints did you use? And I also love the oil streaks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce bay Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Fantastic! Love seeing a P47 in new colours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jea-baptiste Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 32 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Beautiful work. Very well built and superbly painted and weathered, very well done. Can I ask where you got the fin fillet from to convert it to a D-30? To an older Hasegawa box... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jea-baptiste Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 26 minutes ago, One-Two said: Love it. Nice model, very convincing weathering. Big, beautiful and dirty Jug. What kind of cockpit did you used? It seems to me that is it the flat floor...and I know for sure that the Tamiya bubbletop comes with the corrugated one... Tamiya cockpit floor + scratch 5 minutes ago, Paramedic said: Fantastic Thunderbolt! I love those Jugs - and the plane too! *dodges community flak* Seriously, a very nice metallic finish, what paints did you use? And I also love the oil streaks. Base tamiya as-12, after many alclad paints 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Awesome! I especially like the nuanced shades of mud/dirt on the tyres! Actually, everything about it looks so realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelbarnes Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Super stunning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 On 17/10/2017 at 4:13 PM, jea-baptiste said: To an older Hasegawa box... Interesting as I'm thinking of using the fillet from the Hasegawa D30/40 on the Tamiya kit too. IIRC, the latter also had the underwing dive brakes which I believe are in the Hase kit. Did you also fit them? Is that all that's necessary to convert the Tamiya kit to a D30? Great build by the way & lovely finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jea-baptiste Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Graham T said: Interesting as I'm thinking of using the fillet from the Hasegawa D30/40 on the Tamiya kit too. IIRC, the latter also had the underwing dive brakes which I believe are in the Hase kit. Did you also fit them? Is that all that's necessary to convert the Tamiya kit to a D30? Great build by the way & lovely finish! Underwing dive brakes built on scratch. Landing light move to top wing...check photo for the propeller...that's all for the biggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jea-baptiste Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Thanks everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Superb finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Top piece of work, really cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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