81-er Posted January 8 Posted January 8 This is my latest completion, the Tamiya 1/72 P-47D Razorback, built using Xtradecal decals as an RAF Thunderbolt Mk I of 135 Squadron, Chittagong, India 1944. It was started for the P-47 GB way back in 2023, then sat on the shelf of doom until a couple of days ago. Turns out it only needed a couple of minor bits and finally assembly. Pretty much OOB, I’ve added PE belts and a set of Quickboost guns. Paint is MRP lacquers and Tamiya acrylics, and weathering was done with oil paints. The WIP is here: James 61 6 1
Jay Gee Posted January 8 Posted January 8 Great work James. I don't know why but I prefer the Thunderbolt in SEAC camouflage. 1 1
81-er Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 Thank you I really like it this was as well, I've also got an Academy bubble top in the same scheme, but having the Tamiya alongside it really shows up how poor the Academy kit is. I guess I'll have to "force" myself to build a Tamiya bubble top in SEAC camo to replace it James 1
georgeusa Posted January 8 Posted January 8 Great looking Jug. Really like the markings. Thanks for sharing. 1
Type 40 Posted January 8 Posted January 8 12 hours ago, Jay Gee said: Great work James. I don't know why but I prefer the Thunderbolt in SEAC camouflage. Couldn't agree more! Especially the razorback version... there's something about the SEAC scheme which compliments its lines beautifully. PS - @81-erTerrific Thunderbolt, by the way! 👍 1
Mycapt65 Posted January 9 Posted January 9 Absolutely beautiful. The only thing I'd do differently is use a a little less bright red on the hub and or flat coat it. Cheers Ron 1
81-er Posted January 10 Author Posted January 10 Yes, they were used for a short time before the dark & light blue SEAC roundel was introduced. There's plenty of info (and a photo of a Thunderbolt wearing them) if you scroll down to the C1 SEAC section on this page: https://www.vintagewings.ca/stories/roundel-round-up-y8bla James
Graham Boak Posted January 10 Posted January 10 For 1944 I'd expect light blue centres. In 1943 there was considerable use of blue and white roundels in SEAC, but these were generally the earlier larger roundels without the red rather than smaller ones. These seem to be partway, but I certainly wouldn't rule them out just on such a broad brush approach to what was a time of individual interpretations. Written before James posted. Go with his advice.
The Spadgent Posted Thursday at 11:48 PM Posted Thursday at 11:48 PM Wow!!! What a beauty. I’m loving the white stripes. 👌 1
Pete1961 Posted Friday at 01:19 PM Posted Friday at 01:19 PM Great job! Looks nice in SEAC colours. 1
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