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50 years old
Australia
Favourite Aircraft - P47 Thunderbolt
Modelling last 15 years after long break...
Australia received one Hurricane Mk1 for testing here in Australia and it went through several paint schemes, including a sharp looking silver paint job. I choose the foliage green scheme for something different, since most aircraft I [...]
1/48 Tamiya P51B using Ultracast seat and wheels, 500lb bombs from the Tamiya P-47 (imagine having a few spares there!)
Decals are from Red Roo, an Australian manufacturer of resin and decals dedicated to Australian subjects (check them [...]
Here is my 1/48 Tamiya Beaufighter from 455 Squadron (RAAF)
Ultracast exhausts and DK Decals for the artwork codes etc.
I have plans for a few more Beaufighters - RAAF Mk21 and at least 2 nightfighters.
Great kit and still stands the test [...]
Just had to build the matching razorback!
Freightdog Decals and another must have in the collection.
Ultracast seat and wheels.
Happy Modelling
Darren
A definite must do for any serious P-47 modeller!
Decals from Xtradecals sheet, very good with no issues from memory.
Ultracast seat and wheels
Happy Modelling
Darren
This one will brighten up your day! Many miles of Tamiya masking tape later and I am not rushing to do another 86th FG P-47 anytime soon...
Ultracast seat and wheels.
Decals are from relatively new decal producer AMDG decals, and they [...]
Another personal favourite "Pengie II, decals from the excellent book "56th FG Part 1" by Nigel Julian, Peter Randall and Zbigniew Kolacha.
Ultracast seat and wheels.
Happy Modelling
Darren
Tamiya P-47D BT "The Lady Jake"
Decals from Eduard boxing of Academy P-47 - i bought the kit just for the decals!
Ultracast Seat and Wheels
One more completed in the pursuit of P-47 happiness...
1/48 Tamiya P-47D RB - Tuskegee
Added an Ultracast seat and wheels
Aeromaster Decals
Plan to build a range of their aircraft - currently have the new Airfix P51D on bench ready for some paint and will be Roscoe Browns P51D [...]
This kit was the subject of the inaugural 2016 Airfix Cup, a category in the 2016 NSW Model Show hosted and run by Illawarra Plastic Modellers Association. The kit was to OOB with decals being the only option to change. I built mine in [...]
