P-47D ‘The Bug’ Hasegawa 1/48
Had an unfinished Hasegawa kit and finally decided to complete it in the fierce markings of Lt Arlie Blood "The Bug",which was shot down by Flak when attacking ground targets,its pilot surviving the ordeal...
The mouth decal took partially off from the left side after demasking and the missing part had to be painted by hand again...as can be seen in the photos,it is not a good job,but the nose art was at least preserved...
Hope you like it.
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George Henderson said on June 21, 2020
Very nice. I've got those markings and they scare the beejaysus outta me; you did a great job despite the minor upset
George Schembri said on June 21, 2020
Nice Jug-Bug Marcus - I think I would have flipped out if the torn decal happened to me.
Great build and a great recovery.
Haslam Yeoman said on June 21, 2020
Great Jug. The joy of masking, not!
Spiros Pendedekas said on June 21, 2020
Agree with above gents, Marcus!
Great job and great recovery!
Nice to see this Jug finished!
John vd Biggelaar said on June 21, 2020
Well done, Marcus.
Barely noticeable that you had to paint the decal part yourself.
Very nice fitting overall.
Brian Riedel said on June 21, 2020
Good job on the wing/fuselage belly seam. Always a tricky spot on the Hasegawa P-47.
Brian Riedel
Greg Kittinger said on June 22, 2020
Very nice! Have never seen that scheme on the Jug - stand-out markings I must say. Well done.
Marcus Vinicius Teixeira Borges said on June 22, 2020
Thank you all for the kind supoort guys!All the best!