Rato Marczak Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) Hi guys, It's been a while since my last time around here. Let me show you my Academy P-47B conversion. I reduced the fuselage lenght and removed its characteristic belly to make a genuine dash-B. This particular airframe was the only P-47B received by the Brazilian Air Force. Received as a war weary bird, after a few flights, it was grounded as an instructional airframe. My page does not have https, so you will have to trust me... http://www.ratomodeling.com.br/tmp/T1.jpg http://www.ratomodeling.com.br/tmp/T2.jpg http://www.ratomodeling.com.br/tmp/T3.jpg Hope you like it. Cheers Rato Marczak Edited June 14, 2022 by Rato Marczak 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcello Rosa Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Good rendition of an unusual subject. I am more familiar with the Bubbletops the Brazilian Air Force flew in the Italian campaign. Where did you get the decals? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Very nice especially the subtly done but heavy weathered look. You have pulled that off well! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Great work on the Jug, love the weathering ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rato Marczak Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 Thanks guys. It was more an experiment with OPR, that's why I used the Academy kit. Not a bad kit, though. Marcello, the 'fat' type stars were cut off from an FCM sheet. Serials applied one by one, and the writing on the nose printed myself. Rato 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Wow, what a marvelous finish on such a small kit. Excellent job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 I've been following your work over the years and again you have produced a stunning model. Looking good! Do you also have a build progress of this one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rato Marczak Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Luka said: I've been following your work over the years and again you have produced a stunning model. Looking good! Do you also have a build progress of this one? Hi Luka, Thank you for your kind words... I 've been reeling over the last two months to write an article for a magazine, but I may give it up and publish in my site, only. Let's see... Cheers Rato 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RALPHY ROCHA Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 On 14/06/2022 at 00:47, Rato Marczak said: Hi guys, It's been a while since my last time around here. Let me show you my Academy P-47B conversion. I reduced the fuselage lenght and removed its characteristic belly to make a genuine dash-B. This particular airframe was the only P-47B received by the Brazilian Air Force. Received as a war weary bird, after a few flights, it was grounded as an instructional airframe. My page does not have https, so you will have to trust me... http://www.ratomodeling.com.br/tmp/T1.jpg http://www.ratomodeling.com.br/tmp/T2.jpg http://www.ratomodeling.com.br/tmp/T3.jpg Hope you like it. Cheers Rato Marczak very nice T-bolt!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Strong work, Rato. I think it's about time for a new P-47B tooling; the third-tier manufacturer Lindberg made one ages ago but I've never seen one in person. Can't wait to see a build article! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rato Marczak Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share Posted June 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Jackson Duvalier said: Strong work, Rato. I think it's about time for a new P-47B tooling; the third-tier manufacturer Lindberg made one ages ago but I've never seen one in person. Can't wait to see a build article! Hey Jackson, Thank you. Dora Wings promised one for this year. That's why I rushed to finish mine... My karma! Take care Rato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Drover Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) Tidy work there Rato. Nice to see a P-47 in different markings. Edited June 16, 2022 by Mick Drover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACALAIN Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 On 14/06/2022 at 05:47, Rato Marczak said: Hi guys, It's been a while since my last time around here. Let me show you my Academy P-47B conversion. I reduced the fuselage lenght and removed its characteristic belly to make a genuine dash-B. This particular airframe was the only P-47B received by the Brazilian Air Force. Received as a war weary bird, after a few flights, it was grounded as an instructional airframe. My page does not have https, so you will have to trust me... http://www.ratomodeling.com.br/tmp/T1.jpg http://www.ratomodeling.com.br/tmp/T2.jpg http://www.ratomodeling.com.br/tmp/T3.jpg Hope you like it. Cheers Rato Marczak Well done. Alain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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