Icarus Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Hi everyone. This is the state of play today, with the autodestruct decals (almost) tamed using a combination of MicroSol, Future/Klear and repeated,, but sotto voce, swearing (kids and all that)... As you can see, there is still some work to be done on the starboard side, but this is a whole lot better than things looked late last night. I will have to do a bit of touching up where the decals shattered, and also have to replace the "7" I placed at the end of the fin registration with the correct number, when I can source it. Model making is meant to be relaxing, yes? Thanks for looking, Icarus 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I think you have done a great job on the decals, especially as they didn't want to play ball. On a positive note I have found an Aeromaster sheet which has Arkansas Traveler as one of the options on it so if you want the number three or any or all of the decals for that option they are yours, just send me a PM with your address and I will get them in the post this week. Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Thank you Craig - that is very generous of you. I have sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triet Cam Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 That's a great build paint job. But I gotta ask, is that the German score flags 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 16 minutes ago, Triet Cam said: That's a great build paint job. But I gotta ask, is that the German score flags Yes some pilots carried their WW2 or Korean Scoreboards in Vietnam on Thud’s for sure. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Yes Dennis is spot on, the kill markings are indeed carried over from the pilots (Paul Douglas) WWII service where I believe he flew a P-38 with the same name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 Correct, apart from it was a P-47. From "Jug" to "Thud", so to speak. Either that, or the Vietnam War involved more combatants than we were previously aware of... Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, Icarus said: Correct, apart from it was a P-47 My bad, I knew that there was a P-38 named Arkansas Traveler and assumed that it was the same pilot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triet Cam Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 13 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Yes some pilots carried their WW2 or Korean Scoreboards in Vietnam on Thud’s for sure. 12 hours ago, modelling minion said: Yes Dennis is spot on, the kill markings are indeed carried over from the pilots (Paul Douglas) WWII service where I believe he flew a P-38 with the same name. Ah! It wasn't because the German moved some ME 262's into Indo China. 😁 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 So, back on track with this, thanks to the generosity of Modelling Minion and his spare set of ID decals. Now the tail fin ID numbers match. I have also taken the opportunity to touch up some of the "Forest Green". Thanks for looking, and once again thank you to Modelling Minion! Icarus 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Looks great Icarus, glad that the decals were helpful and that I could be of use to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 she's looking nicer every time I pop in. You're in the final stretch now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) I've got a couple of days off now, so hoping to get this finished (best laid plans, and all that...). The Thud has grown legs, and is starting to heft a load: Note the lovely wheel well detail that comes as standard in this great Monogram/Revell kit! Hoping to add the rest of the ordinance then weather and varnish, then should be in the final straight. Thank you for looking, Icarus Edited November 18, 2020 by Icarus 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Really getting close to the finish line now, and looking really good too. I like the bomb load with the mix of daisy cutters and standard fuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) Right, had a good day, with the progeny actually behaving themselves, so this is now done. I will take some proper pictures later, utilising the unexpected "US pattern parking apron" base that I discovered on the rear of the box when I was just about to recycle it,, but in the mean time this is it. Note the canopy fits so well that there is no need to glue it - great for future storage! Good fun this build, with just the right balance of detail vs ease of construction. Right, next stop (after the Gallery) is the Mediterranean GB, for my RAAF 1/48 Mustang IV. Thanks for looking, and once again that you Modelling Minion for the spare decals! Icarus Edited November 18, 2020 by Icarus 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Wow very nice result ... Id love to do a Thud but its stuck in my future purchases list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 That really is an excellent looking Thud. You have done a great job on this from start to finish and have shown just what excellent results you can get from these old Monogram kits. Thanks for joining in the GB and very well done with your Thud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 what can i say!!! She looks fantastic, a classic Thud, with what come be described as also the classic load out you always see in photos of them. It's always nice to see an "Golden Oldie" being brought along and built, well done on the great work and lovely finish. A really fine addition to the gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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