Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
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My favorite Monogram model, the 1/48 P-51B
Growing up, the 1/48 Monogram P-51B was my favorite model kit ( their P-47’s are a close second). Here are a few I’ve done over the years.
First up, P-51B, S/Ldr Eugeniusz „Dziubek“ Horbaczewski, No. 315 (Polish) Squadron. Decals [...]
P-47C
Here’s my latest build from Dora Wings, the P-47C in 1:48. It’s OOB except for Eduard belts and harness and stainless micro tubing gun barrels. I finished it with the last of my Model Master OD and used the markings of Hub Zemke’s [...]
Miniart 1/48 P-47D-30RE THUNDERBOLT
MiniArt's first fixed-wing aircraft kit, the P-47D, was produced.
The reproduction of this kit was excellent, and even the basic version was wonderfully complete.
This time, the parts where we were concerned about the strength were [...]
Invasion Stripes / Flight 19, 1/48 Tamiya Republic P-47D-28RA Thunderbolt "Eileen"
Building this model was a first for me. Believe it or not, this is my VERY first Tamiya P-47. EVER ! I know, sad but very true.
I know, I need to get seated at the bench more often... but life has a bad habit of interfering with the [...]
Invasion Stripes: Fl-19, P-47
Hi All,
A contribution to the FL-19 mini group build...”Invasion Stripes”.
Republic P-47D, 42-26298, “I Wanted Wings” / “Button Nose”
56th FG, 62nd FS
Lt. Albert P. Knafelz from Horseheads, Ny
This was an enjoyable build with [...]
Guillow's P-47D kit 1001
just completed as P-47D-40-RA Hun Hunter
30" wingspan at 1/16 scale - scratch built R2800 engine, the model has retractable LG, poseable flaps
sliding canopy and a fully built up cockpit
Blood Brothers – Two Era’s of Thunderbolts
A while back I ran across an article about an A-10 from the 124th Fighter Wing/190th Fighter Squadron painted in World War II D-Day livery as an homage to the Squadron’s heritage and it gave me an idea. I’ve always been a big fan of [...]
Jug
Tamiya 1/48 P-47D under way
Major Michael Jackson's Teddy
This is the venerable Tamiya P-47D with Aeromaster decals. The paints are also Aeromaster. They stir up well years, or could be decades at this point, after purchasing them. The decals did not tear or shatter. I did have serious silvering [...]
