Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
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One of two 1/48 injection-molded P-47N kits out there (Academy's N coming out around the time this one came out in the late 1990s), the ProModeler kit was repopped a few years back by Revell.
While it's the most accurate N kit in outline, [...]
Out of the box except for lead foil belts. Tamiya and Alclad paints.
Out of the box. Aeromaster decals.
When I built a 1/72 Heller P-47N in my teenage years I was taken by the bright tail recognition markings of the aircraft in the kit. Later when I was building 1/48 kits I knew I wanted a P-47N. I decided on the ProModeller kit- great [...]
Finished this one awhile back, built OOB, I know it's not 100% accurate but it was a fun build. The decals are from Zotz
It's been over a year since my first few posts so I have some catching up to do! We moved to a new larger home so I have a much more roomy hobby room, and as a result I can build a bit faster.
This is Trumpeter's 1/32nd P-47 Razorback in [...]
This model depicts the P-47 that was being flown by F/O Wambier when he was shot down by an FW-190 of JG-26. On December 30,1943.
He was returning to his home base after a bomber escort mission. Also downed on this flight was another P-47 [...]
My first Build ever. It is part of Revell's gift set US Legends: 8th air force. It's painted with cheap brushes and my hand is not so stady, so
I hope you like it, and that's it
Thank you.
A few people know that Brazilian troops fought shoulder to shoulder with the Allies in Italy against the Axis during World War II.
Even fewer know that Brazilian pilots formed a squadron, the 1st Brazilian Squadron attached to the [...]
I have been behind in my postings. Hopefully I can catch up and post more about my builds. I have been doing more Armor than planes these days. Here is a P-47 Thunderbolt. Tamiya 1/48 kit. As always painted by hand with Model Master [...]