Aeroscale P-47 Thunderbolt SIG
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Friday, October 05, 2007 - 09:48 AM UTC
Hi Lampie. To simulate the spinning props, I took some clear mylar and cut them to the size of the kit props. I cut a mask from stiff cardboard and layed it on the disc and applied a thin coat of black and some yellow to the outer perimeter to simulate the tips of the prop blades. I drilled a hole in the center of the disc and chucked it in my drill. I then took fine steel wool and starting from the center I dragged it to the outer edges of the disc while it was spinning. I think the areas between the "blades" should be a little bit more clear, based on what I'm now seeing in photos. I cut off the kit prop blades and attached the hub to the disc as straight as I could. I hope this helps, thanks for the kind words, Wingman out.
WATCH OUT THE WOLFPACK IS COMING!
WOLF#8
Östergötland, Sweden
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Posted: Saturday, October 06, 2007 - 01:51 AM UTC
Very nice models of the Thunderbolts.Hey Nigel Hove about starting a Gallery for this nice builds?
Larsa
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England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 06:06 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Very nice models of the Thunderbolts.Hey Nigel Hove about starting a Gallery for this nice builds?
Larsa
Hi Lars.
Sorry for the late reply:)
A gallery is something Im thinking about for the future, but for now I think posting photos here is a good way of keeping the SIG active initially.
Hows the razorback going? Im researching a very special build at the moment.
More will be revealed soon I hope
Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
Manitoba, Canada
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Posted: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 07:20 PM UTC
mwolfe, I just saw your two jugs. Holy crap they look great! Makes me want to try something with spinning props.
It seemed she viewed guys on the same level as potatoes.
-Kyon
Östergötland, Sweden
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Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 01:36 AM UTC
[/quote]posting photos here is a good way of keeping the SIG active initially.
Hows the razorback going? Im researching a very special build at the moment.
More will be revealed soon I hope
Nige
[/quote]
Hi
The razorback build Is going forward. For the moment I’m checking the seams between the fuselage halves for gaps. Because I’ll going to paint it in Alclad I’ve need to be extra careful with the prepaintjob. For the moment I’m redoing those rivets that were lost in the sanding.
Yes, I´ll going to update the tread about the build, but there’s been so little interest in the comments, so my though was that the guys don´t follow my build of this lovely kit.
Hopefully next week I can send in a proper review on some decals for these big Jugs.
ps what special build????????????
Larsa
Upper Austria, Austria
Joined: August 04, 2006
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Posted: Friday, October 12, 2007 - 08:47 AM UTC
Hey guys, great thread!!
I just recently finished a P-47 razorback 1/48th scale from Hasegawa. I thought I might post some pics too and see what ya'll think. There are a few mistakes I made, please excuse,... it is only my second airplane project! I am starting to like building planes though!
Had plenty problems (especially with teh Alclad paint) but in teh end I think it turned out alright!
Here are a efw pics of my Jug:
Hope tehy fit in this thread!
Cheers,
Heli
Indiana, United States
Joined: May 04, 2006
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Posted: Friday, October 12, 2007 - 10:16 AM UTC
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Friday, October 12, 2007 - 12:07 PM UTC
Quoted Text
mwolfe, I just saw your two jugs. Holy crap they look great! Makes me want to try something with spinning props.
Hi Matt. Thanks for the enthusiastic commment. My dad mentioned something about spinning props on one my builds. I think I'll use a thinner piece of mylar next time, and like I said before, I think the areas between the blades should be a little more clear. This thread is cool, it's nice to see these nice T-Bolt builds in one forum[Thanks Lampie]. Thanks for looking, Wingman out.
WATCH OUT THE WOLFPACK IS COMING!
WOLF#8
#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: December 23, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 02:43 AM UTC
Hi all.
First I just want to say how happy I am with how the SIG is developing and progressing. I havent been able to get online for a few days and I was really pleased to see the replies and photos since the last time I was online.
Lars.
Your Razorback gets better and better. Im really looking enjoying watching it come together
Steve
Great Razorback
. I really like the way youve done different shades of Alclad panels asymetrically. Nice job and I hope you continue to build wingy things
:)
Another NMF Bubbletop,looking really good HK ,,keep posting
Special Build
Although its not a "secret project",, Im not going to post any details until Ive finalised a few things, which should be in the next couple of weeks. Once this is done I will be letting everyone in on the build and starting a thread
Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: September 20, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 07:50 AM UTC
An unexpected surprise for me was getting an award for my all acrylic nmf Jug at yesterdays IPMS-Glue Crew event. I entered a couple models just to support the event. Was I surprised when I was called to receive my trophy! The kit is Tamiya 1:48 P-47D
A second 1:32 Jug also finished with the Talon nmf acrylics also made an appearance.
Gerald 'Hawkeye' Voigt
Neenah, WI
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Indiana, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 01:47 PM UTC
#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 11:57 PM UTC
Congratulations Gerald, surely some mistake though,,it looks like a definate 1st place to me!,Nice to see an ANG scheme too.
Nice job on the cowling flaps HK,,youre a braver man than me,,lol.
Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
Wisconsin, United States
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Posted: Monday, October 15, 2007 - 02:02 AM UTC
No mistake, the first place went to a fellow club members 1:48 Gee Bee which was flawless.
http://hawkeyeshobbies.com/gallery1/albums/IPMSSW/DSC02511.jpg Once I get my Hase 1:32 Jug done, that should hopefully earn a first place, but I'd be happy with just to be in the running at all.
Gerald 'Hawkeye' Voigt
Neenah, WI
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Posted: Monday, October 15, 2007 - 01:48 PM UTC
Whoa! Sweet thread. There are many great builds here. I really like all the T-bolts!
Here are a couple links I thought people might find interesting:
1) To go along with the Osprey book - modeling the p-47 (highly recommended btw), they put out a free download-able version dealing with the 1/72 T-bolts. Pretty nice and for free definitely worth looking at...Link:
http://www.ospreypublishing.com/content1.php/cid=2012) A nice 'detail' walkaround...Link:
http://ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/1999/01/stuff_eng_detail_p47.htm3) "The Home of the Jug" - a site with some interesting things about the jug.
http://members.tripod.com/p47tbolt/home.htmHope these are of some use to someone.
Allen
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England - North East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 09:56 AM UTC
Wow Some really nice work. I entered my bolt that I did for the Down low campaign at the Lincoln and Newark Model show (UK) this weekend just gone and surprisingly it got a Highly commended in it's class. The real surprise though was the First in the same class for my Skyraider (wont post a pic as it's not a T-Bolt
)
When I get round to it I'll post some pics of my other T-Bolts.
Modellers Creed: This is my toolbox. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My toolbox is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. My toolbox, without me, is useless. Without my toolbox, I am useless.
#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 07:03 AM UTC
Great links Allen!
Thanks for posting them.
I know youve got at least one VERY nice P-47 on your shelves, care to share it with us?
Congratulations Allen (Tomcat)..a very well deserved Highly Commended. Shame I couldnt make the show last weekend as I was working, I really missed not being there.
Looking forward to your other photos.
Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 08:04 AM UTC
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Carlos. Thanks for posting the pics.A really nice selection you have there. I think your also the only person I know that doesnt have problems with the infamous Academy decals!
Nige
Thank you Nigel. For the Academy in 1/48 I used Aeromaster decals, the others in 1/72 are Academy. I found that with Microsol and patience they´re no so bad.
After building some Mossies (4) that I have waiting (a Bomber Mk IV 1/72 in the bench right now ready for painting - 109 Sqn Pathfinder) I´ll put my hands in another P 47D, a Razorbak Tamiya 1/48. Maybe in January.
I saw your P 47 im the Rumble in the East Asian Sky thread and it looks great, congratulations !!!
Regards.
Carlos
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#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 08:37 AM UTC
Thanks Carlos.
Im really pleased with how the RAF T'bolt turned out
The P-47 N is probably the least represented of the Thunderbolt family,especially in 1:72. Hopefully we'll see an offering from TamiGawa in the not too distant future. I have the Italeri "N" in the stash but theres not much about it that tempts me to make a start. Has anyone built it?
For 1:48 builders, this link was posted on Aeroscale in a different thread, but I just had to post a link in the SIG.
I cant see the modellers name anywhere,( I believe he is Japanese), but the excellent article describes how he built an "N" using the Tamiya D Bubbletop as a base kit, with bits and pieces from other kits and AM parts. The riveting work is particularly impressive.
P-47N Conversion Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
Joined: May 21, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 04:06 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Great links Allen!
Thanks for posting them.
I know youve got at least one VERY nice P-47 on your shelves, care to share it with us?...
Nige
Thanks for the compliment Nige. I'd be glad to. BTW, that P-47N link is great. That guy has got some talent for BMF.
Anyway, here is a 1/48 academy P-47.
A just for kicks 1/72 tamiya P-47 bubbletop in ASW scheme.
And a 1/72 tamiya razorback with George Rarey's Nose art
My building is sporadic at best lately, but I hope to start an in progress thread in the next couple of days for the 1/48 tamiya razorback I have kind of been working on for quite some time now. Seeing this thread made me pull it out and I hope this plus a wip thread might be the motivation I need to get back to it.
Thanks again.
Allen
California, United States
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Posted: Thursday, October 18, 2007 - 07:17 AM UTC
Just posted some pics of some 1 to 1 T-Bolts, taken at Chino,CA "Planes of Fame", if any are interested
Link to Gallery
#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, October 19, 2007 - 04:39 AM UTC
Thanks Allen!
Fabulous work as always, and its good to hear that the SIG has given you the motivation to dig out a half finished build and get back to the bench,,especially when its a P-47
The George Rarey story is fascinating,funny, and ultimately very sad. Well worth reading up on if you havent heard of him.
You can learn more about George Rarey
HERE Great photos Chuck, thanks for posting them. Did you start the gallery especially for the SIG? Its something I was going to approach Rowan about but I guess youve beaten me to it LOL.
Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
California, United States
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Posted: Friday, October 19, 2007 - 04:42 AM UTC
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Did you start the gallery especially for the SIG?
Yes Sir I did, I'm sure Rowan won't mind
Indiana, United States
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Posted: Friday, October 19, 2007 - 01:03 PM UTC
A small update. Got most of the painting done and started working on small stuff. Added main gear detail, painted up small parts and gear doors. Here is a shot or two just to say "I'm still working on it."
#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, October 22, 2007 - 12:05 AM UTC
Looking good HK!,soon be finished
Some reference photos now and a story to go with them.
In the Halesworth Airfield Museum resides a rather battered and corroded 75g Drop Tank.
Pretty much in the condition you'd expect for a "find".
A couple of weeks ago, a local farmer visited the museum. While discussing the various exhibits with one of the museums staff he announced," Ive got one of those drop tanks at the farm somewhere.If I can find it you can have it!"
After 60 years in a farmers barn, its now in the museum.
Probably the finest example of a drop tank Ive ever seen, and of course, all paint and stencils are original. Great reference photo opportunity.
Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
Östergötland, Sweden
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Posted: Monday, October 22, 2007 - 08:05 AM UTC
watch next update on this guys
Larsa
