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1/48 Tamiya P-47D Thunderbolt Elsie/Lil Butch


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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!

 

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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.

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5 hours ago, Gary Brantley said:

Yes, that is very nice work!  :clap2: 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).

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