PilotPL Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Hi All, My recently completed model Academy 1:48th scale (kit number 12222) flown by Lt. Col Francis Gabreski of the 61st Fighting Squadron, Boxted, England June 20, 1944. For more about the Francis Gabreski here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabby_Gabreski It was a love and hate approach with this model. It started very well, but did not end up so well. The Academy kit included decals that needed to be rubbed off from the transfer sheet on to the surface of a model and they didn't transfer very well. Although they have been printed by the Cartograf. I have added photo etched seat belts, wiring on the engine I have used a copper wire and some plastic to add some details on the engine and inside cockpit to look more busy. The round bracket that keeps the engine I cut out from plastic sheet and added to the model. The kit has been painted with Tamiya acrylic paints, camouflage and cockpit gauges painted freehand, invasion stripes on the wings painted as well except invasion stripes on the fuselage. I have not painted included in the kit figurine of the pilot because my modelling mojo left me... All comments are welcome Thanks Seb IMG_4402 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4401 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4400 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4399 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4398 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4396 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4395 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4414 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4413 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4412 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4411 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4410 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4409 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4408 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4407 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4416 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4417 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr IMG_4418 by PilotPL PilotPL, on Flickr 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Lovely build.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Despite the difficulties, it's a very nice build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Lovely big Jug, it really looks the part 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Lovely model. I Iove the finish you have achieved! I can't resist a 56th FG Thunderbolt! The Boxted Airfield Museum is well worth a visit if you're ever in East Anglia. https://www.boxted-airfield.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Fantastic model - well done Pilot - who doesn't love a Jug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tain² Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Great job!! I like the weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Excellent result! Good work getting past the problems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Your Thunderbolt looks great - lovely result Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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