Touvdal Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I will start on these 5 a/c, will build out of box, using the DK decals P-47 sheet P-47 over the Pacific 72040. P-47D-23, 42-27700, Maj. J.M. Van de Hey. 78th FS.,15th FG., Hawai 1944. P-47D-21, 43-25634, Lt. A. Marston. 311th FS., 58th FG., Philippines 1944. P-47D-23, 42-27886. Capt. M. Grant. 342nd FS., 348th FG., Philippines 1944. P-47D-20, 43-25408. Lt. H. Dunning. 19th FS., 318th FG., Saipan 1944. P-47D-15, 42-23190. Lt. R. Barnes. 310th FS., 58th FG., New Guinea 1944. Cheers Jes 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amblypygid Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 This is something! I'm losing any liking I had for this kit after building two of them. I can't be sure as I don't have precise plans, but it seems to me that the fuselage is just a little too short (between canopy and stabilisers), so check the decals for the codes will fit OK. You've picked some striking schemes, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touvdal Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 I am aware that the Academy kit has som short commings, but taken the price into consideration and my approch to modelling that i would rather build 10 out of the box, than use a lot of time to correct one model. But then that is the nice thing about modelling we have all different priorities. 😀 Cheers Jes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 The Academy kit is close to a perfect fit lengthwise for the Hasegawa one in my experience, not sure how that equates to the real thing? It goes together well & to my mind, its most serious shortcoming is the splitter/ducting under the engine within the cowl opening that directs air to the oil coolers on the sides & intercooler in the centre, Tamiya & I believe Revell do this well, Hasegawa less so, Hobbyboss not at all & Academy just badly. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 17 hours ago, amblypygid said: This is something! I'm losing any liking I had for this kit after building two of them. I can't be sure as I don't have precise plans, but it seems to me that the fuselage is just a little too short (between canopy and stabilisers), so check the decals for the codes will fit OK. You've picked some striking schemes, that's for sure. It could be too that the decals are over sized, I've come across this from several well known brands. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amblypygid Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 You may be absolutely right, Steve; I haven't been able to do a proper check. Either way, the practical outcome is the same, though - I struggled to squeeze the markings into the available space on my build. 1 hour ago, Touvdal said: I am aware that the Academy kit has som short commings, but taken the price into consideration and my approch to modelling that i would rather build 10 out of the box, than use a lot of time to correct one model. But then that is the nice thing about modelling we have all different priorities Absolutely, and the same price consideration means that I have two Academy kits in 1/72 (and a further example in a Special Hobby reboxing), and exactly none, yet, from other brands. Since I was going to use aftermarket decals on them anyway, the cost was a deciding factor: two Academy kits for the price of one Tamiya. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 In the end, they do look very like P-47s, even the intake duct, my pet peeve with them, is not too obvious. Its good advice to check decal fit, especially with the intercooler vents in the fuselage sides to fit decals around. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touvdal Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, stevehnz said: In the end, they do look very like P-47s, even the intake duct, my pet peeve with them, is not too obvious. Its good advice to check decal fit, especially with the intercooler vents in the fuselage sides to fit decals around. Steve. Regarding the decal fit it is a good idea to precut the decals to fit the outlet on fuselage side, will make fit easier. To memory i think that it is already done on the Revell bubletop, where the decal is in 2 pcs. Cheers Jes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touvdal Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 Some work done. Painted interior parts, Dark dull green for cockpit, zinkcromate yellow for wheelwells. Also made small modification of the wheel hubs, spoked but has to be plated for my models, easy with a bit of greenstuff. cheers Jes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touvdal Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 So fuselages and wing glued together. the fit is great when think of the price of this kit 🤑 Cheers Jes 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Five! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touvdal Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 Wings is on cheers Jes 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 You don't do things by halves do you 😂 I struggle remembering where I got to last with 1 at a time, but 5 at once would fry my brain Looking forward to the end result 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 The production line looks well under way, cool Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touvdal Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 Started on the paint job. Cheers Jes 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zegeye Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Fantastic! Five Pacific T-bolts I'm waiting for camos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touvdal Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Paint job done, and a coat of clear laquer has been done. so ready for decals. Cheers Jes 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Production line looking really good ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 You have your own factory set up! Impressive work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touvdal Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 So now they ara finished. 😀 Cheers Jes 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Very good job Jess 👍 Maybe a little bit too clean for me .. Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Excellent collection of T-Bolts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 All brilliant I love V-69 scheme. Huge effort well done, great shelf buddies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zegeye Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Fantastic work. Smokepool and passionate Patsy are my favourite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Nice to see this storm (the collective noun for Thunderbolts?), of P-47s, Jes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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