Calum Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 This is the third P-47 I've built, but the first Razorback. I liked the look of the P-47 in the RAF camouflage so it was a toss up between this scheme and the SEAC green, brown light grey scheme. Since my last P-47 was a SEAC camouflaged aircraft I decided to go with the RAF day fighter scheme. These aircraft were painted in the USA using colours "equivalent" to the RAF colours of Dark Green, Ocean Grey and Medium Sea Grey. The aircraft I've depicted is one operated by the No 73 Operational Training Unit (OTU) Roayal Air Force (RAF) based at RAF Fayid in Egypt in 1946. I wanted to go for a well weather dusty look as I figured the sand and sun would knock the aircraft around a bit. I'm pretty happy with the finish I achieved The Kit Tamiya 1/48 P-47D Razorback (Kit No 61086) The Tamiya P-47's are still IMHO the best fitting 1/48 prop kits out there. Aftermarket Ultracast Seat Ultracast Wheels Decals Freightdog 1/48 'Brits Abroad' Tamiya kit decals for the stencils. The set in my kit were the older style and were unusable but a mate came to rescue with the newer style which performed significantly better. Paint For Dark Green - Mr Color 12 "Olive Drab USAAF Aircraft For Ocean Grey - Mr Color 305 (FS36118) For Medium Sea Grey - Mr Color 315 (FS16440) For Sky - Mr Color Sky Other various Mr Color/Mr Hobby greens and greys for weathering Various Vallejo Acrylics for details Clear Coats Gloss - Gaianotes Clear Gloss Flat - Gaianotes Clear Flatt with a final coat of Testors Dullcoate Weathering Oil paints AK/Mig Filters Tamiya Weathering Sets The Base The surround is made from cheap skirting from Bunnings. I've made it so the ground section can be changed depending on the model. The sand is the stuff left over from one of those kids puzzle fossils they have to dig out. I originally was going to use this for the entire base but some research into where 73 OTU was based, RAF Fayid in Egypt, revealed that the base had extensive tarmac areas The tarmac is just a sheet of card painted with machinery grey spray paint 46 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 What a great built this is, i really love the camo and finish!! Cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Outstanding work Callum,first class paintwork and weathering,I love this scheme on a Thunderbolt I seem to remember building Otaki's kit year's ago in the same scale with a similar scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Superb looking P-47 with excellent weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 An excellent depiction of weary & well used Jug. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Superb, really nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Beautiful Jug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Quote STUNNER 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Fantastic job. You made a Jug look sexy! Most convincing weathering. Thanks for showing the beast. in a different scheme than olive drab.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Wow, i love it ! You've nailed the dusty look I reckon. Cheers Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 That's a bit wonderful Calum. I totally agree, that Thunderbolts in RAF camo look pretty awesome, this build is confirmation of that. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Beautiful build and finish, painting is superb, you've enlarged the images and yet the finish still looks flawless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 So again, you've vandalized one of your kids games for modelling materials😁 That looks seriously good Calum. I really like the worn finish, and the base sets it off nicely. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Unusual but very welcome change from US P-47’s. It’s nice when a different scheme shows up and this build is NICE very NICE. Thanks for sharing 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 That's an exceptionally good Jug, Callum. Everything works, the colours, weathering, base - it all ties together very well. Gotta be happy with that one. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 Thanks gents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Brilliant job Calum,.... you have got everything off to a tee,...... superb! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Lovely job mate well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Very nice, well done and presented Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Yes the finish is metallically deserty sun blushed sand dusted, perfect! Really great build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Superb work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Stunningly beautiful modelling Calum. Very well done. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Very-véry nice Thunderbolt! stunning 😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Beautiful build and finish of my very favorite RAF P-47 scheme! Planning to do the very same in 1/72 scale- the Tamiya kit, as well! Well done! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Absolutely beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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