Kinetic (Vintage Fighter) 1/24 P-47D Razorback Thunderbolt
This was a fun project despite the glitches in the instructions. It took longer to complete than I had planned, but I had the opportunity to use this project to try out a variety of tools and techniques. All I can suggest with this project or any other for that matter is to test-fit everything so you can understand what the instructions intend, even if they’re not clear. You can read my builder’s notes here: http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/builds/kin/build_kin_k3208.shtml
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P.k said on August 12, 2016
Like thi”s build
Michael Benolkin said on August 13, 2016
Thanks!
Rob Anderson said on August 12, 2016
Impressive!
Michael Benolkin said on August 13, 2016
Thank you
Craig Abrahamson said on August 12, 2016
Didn’t realize Kinetic even DID a P-47….much less in 24th scale. I just might have to have this one as the Razorback – in my opinion – is/was the meanest lookin’ beast for that era of fighters. I like how you showed the model with over-painted upper invasion stripes, too. Nice job, Michael.
Michael Benolkin said on August 13, 2016
Craig, Kinetic acquired the Vintage Fighter molds for both the Razorback and Bubbletop Thunderbolts. I’ve wanted to see if the model was as challenging as I’ve heard and you can read in my notes that the kit has lots of possibilities. Mine was even short-shot (not complete molding) in the wing and that was easy enough to fix.
Thomas Sweeney said on August 12, 2016
Great detail
Tom
Michael Benolkin said on August 13, 2016
Thanks
Rob Pollock said on August 13, 2016
Mike, I emailed you a few weeks ago congratulating you on this build, and my opinion hasn’t changed. I think the Kinetic reboxings of the VHS models are great news. I only wish we could show my VHS 1/24 Bubbletop (posted here yonks ago) side by side with your Razorback.
Michael Benolkin said on August 13, 2016
Thanks Rob
Paul van Acker said on August 13, 2016
Very nice job. What a beast. 🙂
Michael Benolkin said on August 13, 2016
Thank Paul
Christian Ristits said on August 13, 2016
Cool Job, like it very much!
Michael Benolkin said on August 13, 2016
Thanks Christian
George Williams said on August 13, 2016
Looks like you managed to sort out the instructions pretty well, congratulations on a beautiful looking model (and the plane’s OK as well!).
Michael Benolkin said on August 13, 2016
Thanks George
James Kelley said on August 13, 2016
Looks nice! I’ve had the VFS bubble top in the stash for years….one of these days I’ll pull it out.
Michael Benolkin said on August 13, 2016
Thanks James, if you do pull out your Bubbletop, check out the paint masks from Montex. I couldn’t find one for my Razorback but they do have several subject sets for yours should you want to try the painted markings in place of decals as well.
Editor said on August 13, 2016
Hello Michael and welcome onboard at iModeler. Glad to see your posting, not least because it is such an interesting kit. The resulting model must be huge, any chance for it to fit into a standard cabinet?
I especially like the old vs. new paint job where the top invasion stripes used to be. Thanks for sharing.
Michael Benolkin said on August 13, 2016
Thanks. What sized cabinet are you referring to?
Editor said on August 13, 2016
Well, I guess that the shelves in mine would be about 40 cm (15 in) in depth
Michael Benolkin said on August 13, 2016
Mine is parked in a 18″ wide by 15″ deep by 8″ high space (barely) if that helps.
Robert Royes said on August 13, 2016
Beautiful Jug.
Michael Benolkin said on August 13, 2016
Thank you.
Greg Kittinger said on August 14, 2016
Looks great! Love the Jug, and as Martin mentioned, looks great with the stripes overpaint effect.
Michael Benolkin said on August 14, 2016
Thanks Greg.
bob mack said on August 14, 2016
that is grand sir
P.k said on August 17, 2016
nice!