David Mooney Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Happy new year to the modelling world and builders!! This is my 1/32 Trumpeter P-47D Razorback with the Kits-world War Birds decals used. This kit went together well, even though there a few minor instruction issues, but nothing major to overcome. Painted with MRP paints...……….which are highly recommended! Built out of the box other than the decals. A bit about the man:- 2Lt Paul Ellison who was shot down by flak on 17th July 1944 while flying "Tipsy". After taking off from Picauville he was hit by flak just after bombing the bridge at Conde-sur-Vire. Bits of the wing started to fall away and Ellison bailed out at about 1000ft. He evaded capture and returned to military control on 2nd August. Now the machine......well, my version of it 🙂 Hope you like it, id like some feedback on the prop as I tried for the first time, the salt weathering technique it simulate some weathering on the prop. Thanks for looking, all comment are welcome 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 That's a lovely finish, David. Very well done👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Beautiful build. The stars and bars look amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Lovely build and finish. I like the fact that you haven't overdone the fading on the Olive Drab paintwork. Most pictures which I have seen suggest that the OD applied to fighters faded far less than that applied to the bombers. This looks great! Cheers Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Very nice detailed and weathered plane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Top notch build - love the Tbolt and yours is great. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Very nice. I might build mine too this year... your finish looks very good rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Great looking Jug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank083 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Very nice jug! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Wonderful build with an exceptional job of painting it. And speaking of painting, those decals laid down so well that they look painted on. Nicely done model! Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Nice job, which masks did you use ? Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mooney Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 22 minutes ago, spitfire said: Nice job, which masks did you use ? Cheers Dennis Hello Dennis, thank you for your kind words. The only masks I used on this kit were the Eduard pre-cut canopy masks. Or was meaning the star 'n' bars and other markings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Hi David, yes the national markings and codes look like they are painted on rather than decals, if they are decals then you have done a great job on them. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Looks really good. Nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mooney Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 5 hours ago, spitfire said: Hi David, yes the national markings and codes look like they are painted on rather than decals, if they are decals then you have done a great job on them. Cheers Dennis Yes, they are decals and in fairness the trumpeter and war birds decals always seem to set well. I use the micro sol/set combination and cover the kit in 2-4 gloss coats before weathering and final matt coat. These extra layers has seemed to be the key to getting a painted on look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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