Ratch Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I'd like to put this forward DSC_0003 by Richard Linnell, on Flickr Kit 2175 bought on 12-12-05 for £4.99 still shrink wrapped 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Good afternoon Ratch Welcome aboard and enjoy your build ... but be careful with the Academy decals if you plan to build one of the versions proposed in the box .. Cheers Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amblypygid Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 5 hours ago, TEMPESTMK5 said: but be careful with the Academy decals if you plan to build one of the versions proposed in the box Having just used the kit decals for the US insignia on mine, I would advise extreme care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 Cheers Patrice, I already have a/m replacements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 12 hours ago, Ratch said: Cheers Patrice, I already have a/m replacements Good morning Ratsch Good and which markings did you choose ? You can also replace the gun barrels if I remember correctly they are too short ... Cheers Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 50 minutes ago, TEMPESTMK5 said: Good morning Ratsch Good and which markings did you choose ? You can also replace the gun barrels if I remember correctly they are too short ... Cheers Patrice The diameter is slightly too big also which with the shortness does make them look rather stubby. They are also parallel with the wing and not the ground like they should be, so replacing them makes a good improvement for little effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 The Academy kit (I've built one of these before)DSC_0010 by Richard Linnell, on FlickrDSC_0008 by Richard Linnell, on FlickrDSC_0009 by Richard Linnell, on Flickr References and aftermarket decalsDSC_0006 by Richard Linnell, on FlickrDSC_0007 by Richard Linnell, on Flickr 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 For this I'll use 325307 UN-S of the 63rd FS/56 FG. DSC_0001 by Richard Linnell, on Flickr DSC_0002 by Richard Linnell, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 Basic assembly done DSC_0001 by Richard Linnell, on Flickr 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 I've found one reference picture of UN-S in the book (can't find it on line), of it undergoing an oil change. She carries no centre tank or bomb pylons under the wings, so I think mine will be clean in that respect too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 Grey sprayed DSC_0002 by Richard Linnell, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Fast work Richard, looks like it's gone together rather nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 Don't speak too soon Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Upper surfaces sprayed too DSC_0002 by Richard Linnell, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 I've started on the stencils DSC_0002 by Richard Linnell, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) What book is this one Ratch? It looks like one I should have. I like the look of what you're doing with this kit, it goes together nicely, I probably need a couple more. Steve. Edited August 15, 2018 by stevehnz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Hello @stevehnz its the 56th fighter group by Larry davis. Its a squadron publication. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 44 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Hello @stevehnz its the 56th fighter group by Larry davis. Its a squadron publication. Thanks, I see its cover in one of Ratches other photos, I've a few of their aircraft lined up so best I find a copy. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 56th FIGHTER GROUP By Larry Davis ISBN 0-89747-240-3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 I see some participants have posted their previous builds of this subject so here are mine Airfix 1/72 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt (125/01045) UN*L, flown by Lieutenant John ‘Lucky’ Truluck (63rd FS, 7 kills), March 1944. Novo 1/72 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt (F390/76006) LM*S, flown by Major David Schilling (62nd FS, 4 kills) – before 1944 Academy 1/72 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt 'Razorback' (2175) 276468 UN*R of the 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, based at Wittering, Northamptonshire, from 13th January to 5th April 1943. Academy 1/72 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt 'bubble-top' (2105) Academy 1/72 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt 'bubble-top' (2174) Matchbox 1/72 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt (PK-22) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Put the last of the decals on today DSC_0002 by Richard Linnell, on Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Good evening Ratch She looks good with the decals on 👍 Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 And now I can call her finished. This model has Aztec Models decals representing 325307 UN*S of the 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group based at Wittering, Northamptonshire, from 13th January to 5th April 1943. Aztec portrays the aircraft during 1942, and as the squadron arrived at Wittering in January 1943, I saw no reason to change the suggested paint scheme. Indeed, I have pictures of 62nd Squadron, based at Kingscliffe, Northants, which bear identical markings. The 56th Fighter Group became one of, if not the, most famous Fighter Groups of the Eighth Air Force. It achieved the highest number of enemy aircraft destroyed and had the greatest number of aces of any Group as well as the two top pilots in the Eighth. It was also the only Group to fly P-47’s throughout the war. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Good evening Ratch Good job , personally I would have done some sort of weathering .. Cheers Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 Cheers Patrice, I figure that as they'd only just arrived in the country and not flown any missions their aircraft wouldn't be too dirty. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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