P-47 Group Build Campaign.Enlist Here!
#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: December 23, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 01:19 AM UTC
Hi Lakota.
With a name like Don Smith there really is only one pilots P-47 you could build for the campaign!
Apart from the famous Ole Cock Thunderbolts, "Dieppe" Smith also flew a P-47C called Hun Hunter.
I was considering doing a 1:32 Ole Cock III, but I also have decals for a 1:24th version which hasnt been released yet.
Its going to be a tough choice for me deciding on my build for this.
I'll be starting a pre campaign thread on the P-47 website in about a week.
Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: December 23, 2005
KitMaker: 6,249 posts
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Posted: Monday, December 01, 2008 - 04:05 AM UTC
One month to go to the start of this group build, and the pre campaign thread can be found HERE Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
Florida, United States
Joined: April 16, 2007
KitMaker: 106 posts
AeroScale: 45 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - 04:38 PM UTC
I'm in!!! Cant wait to get my superglued fingers on the first WWII plane for me ever. Gonna try my luck at the Alcad too. I managed to get the 1/48 Hasegawa P-47D-25 Angie on sale at the LHS on black friday. So, I will begin doing some research
From now till February. I cant quite leave a current V-22 project alone. I at least want to get to a point before cracking open something else.
Is anyone aware of necessary corrections to the kit?
Or is she cleared for takeoff?
I did notice that Angie looked a little pale and undefined. Maybe a decal kit is in order (if one is available).
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#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: December 23, 2005
KitMaker: 6,249 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 03:49 AM UTC
Could everyone please use the pre campaign thread (linked 2 posts above this one) as I will be getting this thread locked soon so as to keep everything in one place.
Thanks guys
Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
Turku ja Pori, Finland
Joined: September 10, 2008
KitMaker: 470 posts
AeroScale: 279 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 05:07 AM UTC
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Could everyone please use the pre campaign thread (linked 2 posts above this one) as I will be getting this thread locked soon so as to keep everything in one place.
Thanks guys
Nige
Sorry really, I wasn't aware of that ! :S
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#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: December 23, 2005
KitMaker: 6,249 posts
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Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 04:28 AM UTC
Only got to keep those T'bolts off the bench for a few more days everyone and then we are go!
So far, there are 48 modellers enlisted.
Lets see if we can hit the big "five oh" before the group build starts.
If you havent already, sign up for Cave Tonitrum
HERE Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: December 23, 2005
KitMaker: 6,249 posts
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Posted: Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 05:26 AM UTC
Cave Tonitrum is now underway and the official campaign thread can be found
HERE Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
Philippines
Joined: July 30, 2008
KitMaker: 58 posts
AeroScale: 36 posts
Posted: Monday, January 12, 2009 - 10:23 PM UTC
Count me in!
I plan to build two Pacific based P-47 Thunderbolts in 1/48 scale this year
Cheers,
#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: December 23, 2005
KitMaker: 6,249 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 03:28 AM UTC
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Count me in!
I plan to build two Pacific based P-47 Thunderbolts in 1/48 scale this year
Cheers,
Hi Tony.
Welcome onboard.
Dont forget to enlist
Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
New Jersey, United States
Joined: March 15, 2002
KitMaker: 1,745 posts
AeroScale: 20 posts
Posted: Friday, January 23, 2009 - 02:19 AM UTC
I have 2 P-47D Razorbacks, 5 P-47D Bubbletops and a P-47M kits to build in the stash, so I'll hopefully get one or two of them built between now and the end of the year
#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: December 23, 2005
KitMaker: 6,249 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 06:25 AM UTC
Welcome onboard guys
There are now 54 modellers enlisted and I know of at least 2 people who have started build blogs but have yet to enlist, so please do so.
There are now FOUR 1:24th scale T'bolts being built for the Campaign!!! Have fun everybody, and post lots off photos.
Nige
:-H
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Merlin
Senior Editor#017
United Kingdom
Joined: June 11, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 09:36 AM UTC
Hi Nige
You can make that 55, because I've joined in too.
My build will be Koster's vacuform XP-72 conversion for the old Monogram P-47D "bubble-top".
All the best
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: December 23, 2005
KitMaker: 6,249 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 10:05 AM UTC
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Hi Nige
You can make that 55, because I've joined in too.
My build will be Koster's vacuform XP-72 conversion for the old Monogram P-47D "bubble-top".
All the best
Rowan
Hi Rowan!
Now this is one build I will certainly look forward to!
If you need any reference photos let me know, I might have a couple.
Welcome onboard
Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
Merlin
Senior Editor #017
United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 10:40 PM UTC
Hi Nige
I've got a couple of photos in Roger Freeman's P-47 book and a few from the internet, but any detailed shots would be a huge help.
I've found nothing showing the engine, cockpit or gun installation clearly yet - all just general views.
All the best
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
North Carolina, United States
Joined: November 28, 2005
KitMaker: 2,216 posts
AeroScale: 1,080 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 03:16 AM UTC
Merlin, can't you just build something easy once in a while?
That kit makes me sweat just thinking about it.
As Nigel said, this will be a good one to watch. Hope you take plenty of progress shots.
Hermon
"Those who would give up Essential Liberty
to purchase a little Temporary Safety,
deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
Benjamin Franklin
Merlin
Senior Editor #017
United Kingdom
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KitMaker: 17,582 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 07:49 PM UTC
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Merlin, can't you just build something easy once in a while? ... Hermon
Hi Hermon
Remember, I've also got a couple of Fw 190s on the go by Tamiya and Hasegawa - kits don't build much easier than those!
All the best
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: April 05, 2007
KitMaker: 2,023 posts
AeroScale: 81 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 01:09 PM UTC
Hi to all the folks at Aeroscale. I'm wondering if you good folks could help out an old armour modeler. For a change of pace and keeping with my pledge to build only stash models in'09 I'm Starting Hagesawa's P-47D Razorback and have a question about cockpit colors, what federal standard number is used and is it the same color for wheel wells. Instructions say Gunze/MrColor interior green, but ModelMaster & Humbrol paints are what I have. Thanks and HELP !!!!
On the bench :
A whole bunch of figures, Too many half built kits and a (gasp) wing thing
#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: December 23, 2005
KitMaker: 6,249 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 05:03 AM UTC
Hi.
Sorry for being late picking up on this.
Cockpit colour is Dark Dull Green.
Wheel well colour is the yellow zinc cromate.
You'll find an interesting thread where people talk about which paints they use to replicate this over on the P-47 SIG website
HERE If your building your P-47 for the campaign you'll need to enlist to recieve your ribbon at the end.
The Cave Tonitrum Campaign page can be found
HERE So far there are 59 modellers enlisted.
I dont think there have ever been 60 entrants in a campaign so the next person to enlist could find themselves making Aeroscale history!
Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
England - North East, United Kingdom
Joined: October 20, 2005
KitMaker: 1,045 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 06:09 AM UTC
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So far there are 59 modellers enlisted.
I dont think there have ever been 60 entrants in a campaign so the next person to enlist could find themselves making Aeroscale history!
Nige
Number 60 here
Angel by day, Devil by night
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 6,743 posts
AeroScale: 6,151 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 02:46 PM UTC
Well do you have room for another Nigel ? I have never built a P-47 before , only a few Mustangs and a B-17 . My stash of WW2 kit's is growing
( WW 1 still the best ! ) So I'm in as well making this 61 !
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined: June 01, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 03:47 AM UTC
"I´m going back to the front to relax"
"THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT"
"Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant"
"When you're out of F-8's... You're out of fighters!"
#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: December 23, 2005
KitMaker: 6,249 posts
AeroScale: 3,270 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 04:11 AM UTC
Hi all.
Welcome aboard everyone!
A special welcome to Sam and Terri. We now have 3 female modellers enlisted which is brilliant!
Jan, welcome on board too! Its good to see you back building again.
62 modellers enlisted now. Jan, you need to enlist too. Theres also another modeller blogging a build who hasnt enlisted yet!
The group build is being run from the
P47 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP SITE, which just incase anybody hasnt picked up on is the first SIG to appear under the Kitmaker banner and is part of Aeroscale.
The Campaign Page can be found here.
CAVE TONITRUM GROUP BUILD Following
THIS LINK will take you to the Official Campaign Thread.
Enjoy the group build everyone!
Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: April 05, 2007
KitMaker: 2,023 posts
AeroScale: 81 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 08:35 AM UTC
Thanks Nigel for the color breaks. It's supposed to be cold this weekend so guess what I'm up to? Tom
On the bench :
A whole bunch of figures, Too many half built kits and a (gasp) wing thing
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined: June 01, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 09:13 AM UTC
Would like to do this one, since it's numbered "13". Has any decals ever been done for it in 1/48? If not, I'll find something else.....plenty to pick from!
"I´m going back to the front to relax"
"THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT"
"Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant"
"When you're out of F-8's... You're out of fighters!"
