1/48 1967 Monogram Thunderbolt P-47D

[Lee Drennen]

I hand painted the anti glare tonight after painting I took a brand new scalpel blade and edge it. Not the best but with my hands full of arthritis and poor eyesight I think it looks good

[Mini Me]

It wasn't made to move Lee, It was made to stay together under heavy counter fire. Just as the Flying fortress was built to take heavy punishment. That's what got the job done! Cheers, Rick H.

ps. Loving the progress.

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks Rick. To me it was a work horse. Going to tackle the decals tomorrow and add some exhaust

[Guest]

Great photos Lee, I notice some neat looking containers in a couple of photos ?
Not easy to paint a line free hand like that either .
Decals will no doubt be in the next issue. ! :smiling:

[papa 695]

Nice work Lee

[Lee Drennen]

John. Thanks those are Testors paint pods I got a few years ago. I plan on putting the stencil decal on as well today

Ian. Thank you hand painting I think I’m on tha home stretch with this

[Guest]

Looks good to me Lee Can't wait for the decals :smiling3:.

[Lee Drennen]

Ralph. Wait no longer this morning I painted the Black on the bottom to hide the smoke from the exhaust added the stencils markings, painted the marker lights on the wings, and decaled the left side of the aircraft.

[Mini Me]

Coming along nicely Lee. The finish isn't far off now.
Rick H.

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks Rick. Like the Monkey said when he got his tail cut off ”It won’t be long now”

[Guest]

Always makes a difference when the decals are on :smiling3:.

[Lee Drennen]

Right side is decaled as well as the bottom. Time to decal the prop.

[Guest]

Looking real nice Lee :smiling3:.

[Mini Me]

Almost there pardner. Rick H.

[Lee Drennen]

Ralph. Thanks going to work on the prop. Next hope they go on as good as the aircraft

Rick. Thanks old buddy. I’m so anxious to get it done it will be my first 1/48 model aircraft