Raid Hot Mama: Tamiya 1/48 P-47D “Razorback”.
Tamiya 1/48 kit, built OOB with the exception of Eduard seat harness. Gunze-Sangyo aqueous acrylics used. SuperScale decals.
P-47 Thunderbolt 42-27181 coded 2Z-D. White theater recognition cowl band. John Drummond held the rank of captain and piloted a P-47D Thunderbolt with the nose art “Raid Hot Mama” 405th Fighter Group. He was shot down over in 1944 near Giéville, France. During his time of service Drummond received the Decorated Distinguished Flying Cross, two Purple Hearts, nine Air Medals, and three Battle Stars.
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Stephen W Towle said on September 7, 2020
Well it ain’t right to like a Jug with girlie art. Its not PC either. It’s a slippery slope . But, this has to do with history and the truth. I ‘m sticking with the truth.
Two thumbs up on the kit and the art work.
Walt B said on September 7, 2020
Beautiful job….I really need to get one of those Razorbacks. I like your paint work, really looks good.
Tom Cleaver said on September 7, 2020
Nice work, James, with a great result.
Haslam Yeoman said on September 7, 2020
Great jug with a pretty girl. Sweet .
Robert Royes said on September 8, 2020
Nice!!!
Thomas Woo said on September 8, 2020
Very nice build.
John vd Biggelaar said on September 8, 2020
Impressive build.
Canopy in blue is for sure an eye catcher.
Spiros Pendedekas said on September 8, 2020
Excellent result, Kelly!
Paint fading on the wings is exceptional!
Manuel Magrinho said on September 8, 2020
Very, very nice, congratulations!!
Greg Kittinger said on September 8, 2020
Very nice! I also like the blue canopy scheme – those T-bolts with that contrast make interesting builds. Well done.
Darren Dickerson said on September 9, 2020
Excellent!!! so far I have resisted building this one, though the 405th FG is fave so one day………