RidgeRunner Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Hi everyone! Finally the next member of the Kartveli line-up is Ready For Inspection. Alexander Kartveli was, of course, the designer of types such as the SEV-3, P-35, F-84 series and the mighty F-105. This time, and as a side interest, I’ve gone for the Thunderbolt and, as is my way, it is in the markings of the Cuerpo de Aviación Militar Dominicana, the forerunner of the Fuerza Aerea Dominicana. She depicts aircraft number 1113 of a fleet that consisted of around 25 machines, operating from Trujillo Airbase. Most popularly these are illustrated and modelled as either 1124 or 1125 in the red trim, rather than the yellow shown on 1113. Again, my like for the more unusual led me to this scheme. Here is a grainy photo of her: Typically these machines were kept pretty clean. However, I’ve used a little “modeller’s licence” and finished her as I am sure she would have been after a few months of operations – a little grubby, particularly the yellow. She is an F-47D-30 and the base kit is the Revell boxing, which is a great kit to build. It is clean, easy and has ample detail. So, what did I do/use?: Kit – Revell P-47D-30 (04155) 1/72 Decals – Home printed serials and tail code, Mehusla YK-88-1 white stars, Carpena 72-28 national insignia and unit badge, Xtradecal white stripes, Kit decals for stencilling etc. Paints – overall Humbrol Metalcote H27002 with H32 Black anti-dazzle, H154 Insignia yellow, H27004 Metalcote Gunmetal, H189 Insignia Blue and H153 Insignia Red, plus Humbrol Satincote varnish. Paint mask – Montex 72001 Plastruct plastic rod for new pitot (corrected shape and the kit one was bent/broken) I hope you like here. Martin 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Outstanding work Martin, I am planning to build a P-47 razorback in SEAC camo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piotr Sudnik Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Looks fine! The air force of the Dominican Republic is a weird, but fascinating subject with a plethora of different types: Thunderbolts, Mustangs, Mosquitos, Beaufighters, Vampires, ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 orsum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Beautiful work, really impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Great work 👍 ... Always very nice to see alternative schemes and markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Superb Thunderbolt, which looks great in Dominican markings. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Very nice indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Beautiful thunderbolt, very colorful markings Best regards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Yep, nice colourful T’bolt, we’ll done. AW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Thanks everyone :). It really has been a side project but I am very pleased with her Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Beautifully finished, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Thanks also for your kind comment, Vinnie. I was very pleased how the Revell kit came together. The detail is super and the fit, apart from around the lower intake, it excellent. I have another in the pile, together will a number of decal sets, for a further Latino in the future :). Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Martin, Caramba! Muy bonito! Sure looks different in Dominican markings. Dan Hagedorn would be proud of you! Very nice build, too! 👌 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Very nce model Martin, like it a lot ! That's a very colourful Jug you have there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 On 23 November 2018 at 4:21 AM, 72modeler said: Martin, Caramba! Muy bonito! Sure looks different in Dominican markings. Dan Hagedorn would be proud of you! Very nice build, too! 👌 Mike Hi Mike! Thanks for that. Yes, she certainly is colourful. :). I made a couple of errors in the build but she turned out okay, I reckon. The kit is a pleasure to build. 22 hours ago, Giorgio N said: Very nce model Martin, like it a lot ! That's a very colourful Jug you have there Hi Giorgio! Like Mike above, your validation means a lot to me. Of course, your help via the Hagerdorn book, helped me hugely :). Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Smashing job there again Martin, I like seeing these aircraft in different schemes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 Thanks Wez. I got two out over the past week! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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