Josep Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Hello fellows, Let me show you my new project. The Trumpeter P-47 Thunderbolt, bubbletop, "2 Big and too Heavy", in 1/32 scale. As you know, this Tumpeter's model has a lot of interior details, which I'll try to made visible...(at least some of them). And here some pics...; this is the real bird, and the Trumpeter art box. As usual, I've started with the cockpit: As aftermarket, I only bought the Yahu Instrument panel. In my opinion It's worthy, and improves a lot. Most of the ducting and piping, wont be visible after the model is assembled... I'd like this part be visible, so I've added some hoses and wires... As also I did, behind the instrument panel: Prior cutting the fuselage, I did a fit test... My idea is gluing the two cut parts of fuselage, so they be easily to put and remove, in order to show the interior (the water tank, fuses added, etc..) And this is the way I hope the model will be seen (removing the parts): Note: the rear part of fuselage, won't be removable. Alhough I think is interesting, also.... So now, after putting AK putty for filling the gaps, the two halfs are drying... And finally, a last pic of the model.... I hope you enjoy it, and I would appreciate your comments! Thanks for watching. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Great start, Josep. What's your plan for showing any of this excellent detail? Are you going to open the panels or do a 'cutaway'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josep Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Thanks Alan, I've cut this two parts of fuselage: I hope they work as a cover, which can always be put on and removed to make the details visible... The problem will be to fit them.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josep Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 Hello fellow modelmakers, Today, I put some more pics, related to addding wires in the area between the engine and the cockpit: I've used 0,5 mm copper wire for this, and some spare parts from other kit, for simulating the holes and connexions. This part is almost done (...regarding to add extra detail). After, I've continued with the engine: This pieces fitted very bad, and needed a lot of sanding... Now, all the pieces of the engine are mounted and primed with Vellejo Surface primer (glossy black), and ready for paint.... Painting will be next day, after all this suff dries... I appreciate yor comments. Thanks for watching! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 There's some nice engine detail out of the box, but with your additions it's really looking good 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josep Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 Hello fellows, Here some more pics, regarding to the painting of the engine. I've used Vallejo Metal color Pale Burnt, Cooper (for inside pipes), and Tamiya Medium Blue for the nose casing. All the cylindres were weathered with Tamiya Pane line accent: This is the result, after putting all pieces in place: I also added the ignition cables, using 0,5 mm copper wire.... An this is all for the moment... Thanks for watching!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dov Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Really nice pictures and a good work you did. Could you resize your photos, the upload time on Google Chrom takes more than a minute. With https://www.irfanview.com/ Irfanview you can resize and rename as you like. Beside you save much space on your disk anyway. Happy modelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josep Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 Thank you Dov! I'll try resize the photos... Kind regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josep Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 Hello fellow modelmakers! Let me put some new pics... This is the rear part of the engine, which barely will be visible at the end. And this is the whole engine already mounted, with the ducts connected: This is the first test to join the two halves of the fuselage: Just a little bit difficult (...since ther are a two big chunks) Here, with the two covers that I made and the cowling on. As usual, I needed some putty fot filling minor gaps. But nothing special... Following the instructions manual, I made the eight gun machines required. Before painting, I've used Vallejo Surface primer Gloss black.(77.660) Here, a big problem arose: the engine cowling doesn't fit well. The inner walls are too thick; and the bottomof the cowling remain lowered of the rest of the plane. It is shown by the yellow arrow... This worried me a lot, and finding no better solution, I decided to file the inside walls of the cowling, with an electric drill and sander. I hope this be the solution to align the cowling properly. So, until next day... Happy Easter for everybody!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Very nice work! The cowling is a problem, I had to cut back the engine interior mounts and thin the cowling to make it fit on mine. Hope it doesn't affect all the nice detail 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josep Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Thank you Alan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josep Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 Hello everybody! Trying to find a solution to align properly the cowling, which remains lowered from the bottom line of the plane, I filed and sanded it, as much as I could (in fact, I made a little damage in it). But even though the inner walls remained very thin, the problem continued. So, I decide to go for main surgery...I cut totally part of the intake, and also sanded a lot all this part: Compare the picture (above) and after sanding (below)... Now, the cowling fits better (my idea is that be easily removable, in order to show the engine)... But, for my disappointment, the issue of lower alligment still remains, as you can see above: Also, you can see the another yellow arrow, showing one little damage It was due to the inner walls of the cowling underwent a lot of file... In this pic, you can see the other side. The problem remains... (maybe a little bit better, but NOT more!) Anyway... At this moment, I don't have better idea about what more I can do. Perhaps when the cowling be definitely in their place, the difference will be less visible. I hope. Your comments and ideas will be welcomed. Meanwhile, I've carried out the primer of the wings... And finishing the eight gun machines. Only four of them will be visible, since I pretend left opened just one cover. That's all for now. Thanks for watching! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josep Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Hello, fellows! After a long break, I've taken the model again... So, let's go with some pics. First of all, the cowling didn't fit in any way; so finally It needed a very (...very!!) big surgery. I had to cut the inner air intakes, as you can see here: And reducing them a lot... In that way, after make them shorter, the cowling finally fits... Of course, I was disappointed with that solution, but really I could'n find any better🤔 After this, I did a first layer of black primer (Vallejo surface primer 77.660) And after painting all plane with Vallejo 77.701 (aluminium), I also used Vallejo 77.704 (pale burnt metal), in some panels; I hope will made the model most interesting... Here, part of the masking process... I started by the tail... And here some general overviews of the plane: And here, the belly: Finally, I've also started the undercarriage. And that's all for now! I hope you enjoy it, and thanks for watching 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josep Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 Hello fellows! Finally the P47 has been completed... It took me almost one year. I'm happy with the final result, despite the problems with the engine and the cowling. Here the last pics... I was doubtfoul about using with the 500 lbs. bombs, drop tanks, or rocket launchers. Eventually I decided for the rocket launchers. Masking the canopy... Gear landing installed. And also the drop tank... And here, the final result revealed...! Important: notice the engine was totally "reduced", in order to fit the cowling. 😕 And that's all, I hope you like it, and thanks for watching. En few days I'll put some pics in WIP. See you in my next project!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Lovely build, love Jugs, love the N! And she looks great! Well done sir! Too bad about the engine, but as it is now - she looks fabolous! Great subject too, I really like 2 Big And Too Heavy..This is a MANLY plane - big, FAST and gets the job done while looking brutally cool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josep Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 Thank you sir!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josep Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 Hello, Here the link to RFI thread, with new photos: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kov1985 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Wow. I hated building this kit, you’re doing a really excellent job with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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