Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
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A P-47D using the Hawk/Testors kit as a starting point. I was a major AMS junkie in the 90’s and early 2000’s. Hence, I amassed a lot of discarded kit parts to use on other kits.
This one used an engine front, cowling, wheels, landing [...]
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 [...]
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'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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
Tamiya 1/48 P-47D under way
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 [...]