gota Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Hello,  I've just finished this Thunderbolt and managed to snap a few pics before breaking my main light. First foray into 48th warbirds, riveting and a "serious" NMF attempt. M boxing with the addition of Eduard wheels (failed to glue those squarely 😓), HGW belts, EagleCals decals and MrColor SuperMetallic paints.  Til next time!  36 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 That's a fantastic result. I don't believe any of your 'firsts'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Nice Jug! You did a bang-up job on the metal finish! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Great job! I noticed the oil leak on the external fuel tank and that added to the authentic look. You can be very proud of that model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gota Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 5 hours ago, Toryu said: I don't believe any of your 'firsts'. I have to admit, this is my third Thunderbolt this year 🤪 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Yes, that is very nice work! Â Â I wonder if the pilot of "Lil Butch" went on to fly in the Korean War? Â I built an F-84E with that name, maybe the same pilot? Â 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gota Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 5 hours ago, Gary Brantley said: Yes, that is very nice work!   I wonder if the pilot of "Lil Butch" went on to fly in the Korean War?  I built an F-84E with that name, maybe the same pilot?   Thanks ! According to EagleCals decals instructions, the Lil Butch artwork was for the plane crew. Elsie was Major Tice's name for his plane (which he carried over when he was assigned on P-38s). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy da fish Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Yes very good build there, I have this same on my builds list for the future but may bumped up in the schedule now I have seen your excellent build.S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Superb finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Beautiful work, very very nice indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingo Ritz Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Wow! That is incredible! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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