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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Brian da Basher on July 04, 2018, 11:26:27 PM

Title: A July 4th Jug in 1/72 Scale
Post by: Brian da Basher on July 04, 2018, 11:26:27 PM
(https://s33.postimg.cc/nq26tyz2n/7-4-_P-47_D_001.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate Independence Day than finishing a P-47 Thunderbolt in a colorful "yellow wings" scheme.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/j462lp5un/7-4-_P-47_D_002.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt) was called the "Jug" by its pilots. Most think this was short for Juggernaut but others say it's because the large fighter looked like a milk jug. You be the judge.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/txi67xx33/7-4-_P-47_D_jugpic.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vcjqwny63/)

This iconic aircraft first flew in 1941 and through the little-known P-43 Lancer, it could trace its lineage all the way back to the Seversky P-35.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/5onn9jzgv/7-4-_P-47_D_003.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Unfortunately, by the time the P-47 entered service, the U.S. Army Air Corps' eye-catching "yellow wings" scheme was long gone.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/kxdknht73/7-4-_P-47_D_005.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/9xsdbwahr/7-4-_P-47_D_006.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/otqwji1bz/7-4-_P-47_D_007.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Still, it's fun to imagine what it might've looked like and with those rudder stripes it's certainly appropriate for the holiday.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/c2cqctc2n/7-4-_P-47_D_004.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

The kit is an Academy 1/72 P-47D "Razorback" a good friend sent me a while back (thanks a million, hamsterman!). It was built entirely OOB, which is a rarity for me. Speaking of the box, you've got to admit that's some mighty fine box art.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/3ld81uhnj/academy_P-47_D_box.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

This was a pretty nice kit with good details for the scale and a close fit which surprised me given the maker can be a little hit-or-miss sometimes. This was one of their best I've built yet.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/3y4m84fdr/7-4-_P-47_D_xprog_002.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

As you can see from this shot, I painted as much as I could before assembly. While the multiple coats on the wings & tail feathers made it feel like slow going but once that was done things came together quickly.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/ekyfdxl2n/7-4-_P-47_D_xprog_001.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

The model was painted mostly in Model Masters acrylics. The fuselage was done in Drab and the flying surfaces were given a primer coat of Polly Scale Aged White and then three coats of Model Masters Insignia Yellow on top.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/t5fi8darz/7-4-_P-47_D_upper.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/p926cdpsb/)

Decals were a mix. The roundels were from an F-4 Wildcat and the rudder stripes and U.S. Army titles came from a P-36. The squadron badge on the fuselage and wing walks were from an old P-26 Peashooter. The big white "1" came from the kit and the rest were all odd spares.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/gqsq8a3wv/7-4-_P-47_D_under.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

It took me about a week to complete this model and it was a fun, relaxing build. The only issue I had is that this kit isn't really designed to be built gear up but I didn't let that stop me.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/ad3n54ehb/7-4-_P-47_D_008.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/rdmjdtu3j/7-4-_P-47_D_009.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/cho068qen/7-4-_P-47_D_010.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

I hope you have a Happy Fourth of July!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: A July 4th Jug in 1/72 Scale
Post by: andonio64 on July 05, 2018, 12:22:45 AM
Nice model Brian!

Happy 4th of July to all the USA forum mates!
Title: Re: A July 4th Jug in 1/72 Scale
Post by: The Big Gimper on July 05, 2018, 01:54:58 AM
Sweet paint scheme Brian.

Now these words scare me:  "It was built entirely OOB"

You don't have a fever do you?
Title: Re: A July 4th Jug in 1/72 Scale
Post by: pigflyer on July 07, 2018, 12:55:33 AM
BEE, OOTIFULL!  Belated happy 6th.
Title: Re: A July 4th Jug in 1/72 Scale
Post by: ysi_maniac on July 07, 2018, 01:16:32 AM
NICE!
Title: Re: A July 4th Jug in 1/72 Scale
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on July 07, 2018, 05:30:46 AM
Great idea Brian!  Never imagined that yellow wings on the Thunderbolt would actually work but you managed to pull it off. 
Title: Re: A July 4th Jug in 1/72 Scale
Post by: Frank3k on July 07, 2018, 07:04:41 AM
The yellow Jug looks great! It looks like it belongs in a WWII comic book, like Sgt. Rock or Captain Johnny Cloud.
Title: Re: A July 4th Jug in 1/72 Scale
Post by: ChernayaAkula on July 07, 2018, 07:39:56 AM
Awesome scheme!  :smiley:
Title: Re: A July 4th Jug in 1/72 Scale
Post by: Camthalion on July 07, 2018, 09:23:51 AM
very nice build
Title: Re: A July 4th Jug in 1/72 Scale
Post by: Robomog on July 08, 2018, 04:55:28 AM
Looks stunning Brian, must commend you on the consistent finish on the yellow paint.

Mog
>^-.-^<
Title: Re: A July 4th Jug in 1/72 Scale
Post by: elmayerle on July 08, 2018, 06:43:48 AM
Stunning Jug, there, and quite appropriate for the day.  You tempt me to do a similar P-51B for next year.
Title: Re: A July 4th Jug in 1/72 Scale
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 21, 2018, 07:19:02 AM
 :smiley: