Gern's 1/24 P47

[Gern]

Still looking to see where the second spark plug leads go so I started on the 'pit.

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Still to do the IP decals and add seatbelts. I'll be doing a little dry brushing and a light wash but not too much.

VFS provided a separate top for the fuselage at the rear of the cockpit - obviously with plans for a razorback version. My parts are just a tad warped so I've started to fix them in sections to hopefully minimise any filling and to try and straighten them.

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[papa 695]

Nice work so far Dave

[flyjoe180]

Nice work so far Dave, the cockpit is looking very good indeed.

[Dave W]

Nice work Dave.The warped parts are disappointing in an expensive kit like this.Hopefully you can fix them.

[Gern]

Thanks guys.

Dave - I don't think the warped parts will cause any serious problem but you're right - they shouldn't be there in a kit this pricy. Having said that, I had all of the old Airfix 1/24 'planes at one time and sold them on. Unlike you guys, I don't have the patience for all the mould marks and flash you're all seeing and having to deal with.

[Guest]

Dave looking forward to seeing this Monster build out! Hope these help with the plug wires

[yak face]

Cockpit looks good Dave , I always remember reading somewhere a quote from an american pilot about the best evasive action you could take if attacked while flying the p47. He said it was easiest to undo the seat belts and run around the cockpit!! When the RAF got them , the pilots were astounded at the room they had in there , after coming out of spits and hurricanes . I imagine that in 1/24 its a big space, largest p47 I ever built was 1/48 and that seemed like a big cockpit! cheers tony

[Guest]

Very good start on the cockpit.

Regarding the warped fuselage it should be fixable, but as others said it shouldn't happen on such expensive kit.

[Gern]

Dave looking forward to seeing this Monster build out! Hope these help with the plug wires

Trey, I was sure I'd written to thank you for these pics. Maybe I forgot to hit the Post Reply button or put it on the wrong post? Anyway, these will be of great help with the wiring, but they do show the rest of the engine parts in the kit are lacking a lot of detail. I doubt I have the skills to scratchbuild what's missing but I'll have a think once I've had more chance to study these pics.

[Gern]

Got the cockpit parts done ready for assembly. I'm waiting for the Klear to dry in the IP gauges and if it dries shiny as it should I'll be well pleased with the outcome. Purists may spot that the dials don't exactly match the instruments that should be there. I used a generic set of decals and my only concerns choosing where they should go were (i) is it the right size for the hole in the IP? and (ii) can I cut it from the decal sheet easily?

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Back to the engine .....

[Guest]

Office looks great as does the IP Dave! Glad the pics helped, I'm sure that you noticed the turbos on that are'nt correct for a Jug. Keep up the great work ,looking forward to the next update.

[Richi72]

Me too looking and waiting for the next update.

Nice job so far Dave.

Cheers Richi

[Ian M]

Nice office. Or is it ball room! lol

Ian M

[flyjoe180]

Very neat looking cockpit Dave.

[Gern]

I had spotted that the turbos weren't included in the kit Trey although I hadn't got round to comparing your pics with any others yet. Still, if they ain't supposed to be there, I ain't gotta worry about adding them!

Meanwhile, back in the cockpit ......

I've fitted the tub and discovered I may have to raise it a little. This isn't a difficult fit apparently, but I do need some help. Look at the gap between the IP and the top of the fuselage where it meets the canopy:

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Is this gap supposed to be there or was there some sort of cover fitted? I know I've still to fit the gunsight but that only occupies the recess at the top of the IP. I could add some cables coming from the back of the instruments so there's at least some detail there, but if there was some sort of cover, that might be easier to do.