discussion Monogram 1/48 P-47D Thunderbolt (SEAC)

[A_J_Rimmer]

Just to show that I do build aircraft as well (I'm actually primarily an aircraft modeller) - here's probably my best build of last year; Monograms old but good 1/48 P-47D. The RAF in Burma decals were from the Xtradecal 'Yanks with Roundels' sheet and the model was brush painted with Hataka acrylics. So 'so called' weathering was from whatever I had lying in my drawer - I think it was a flory 'grime' wash and some Humbrol powders.

It's a nice kit, I'd certainly build another if they weren't so expensive.

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

Oh and this was the pilot...

 

[Jim R]

Nicely done. Pilot looks good. With figures in planes it's often a case of getting them into the cockpit rather than the painting. It's often amputated feet or a shaved down bum!

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

Nicely done. Pilot looks good. With figures in planes it's often a case of getting them into the cockpit rather than the painting. It's often amputated feet or a shaved down bum!

Thanks Jim!

LOL! I know what you mean - I've had to chop many a pilot off below the knees! The Monogram one fitted quite nicely however.

 

[Guest]

Like the build, and subject, and as you say with what you had at hand, and nice to see a 'Jug' with markings other than US.

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

Like the build, and subject, and as you say with what you had at hand, and nice to see a 'Jug' with markings other than US.

Thanks Mike! It's okay for what it is, I just wanted to dirty it up, but proper weathering is something I really do want to get to grips with.

I do like Thunderbolts in SEAC camouflage, although I had originally intended to paint it was a USAAC aircraft, I couldn't find a subject that inspired. I'm also not a fan of 'naff' nose art, which the decal companies seem to be obsessed with.

 

[yak face]

Great job arnold , i love the Monogram kits , great detail and not overly complicated . Some people dismiss them cause of the raised panel lines but I dont mind , a bit of care in the build and you can usually preserve them . If you want to build another Jug but cant find a monogram one cheap enough the Academy 1/48 kits are a lovely build too and usually easy enough to find for a reasonable price. Cheers tony

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

Great job arnold , i love the Monogram kits , great detail and not overly complicated . Some people dismiss them cause of the raised panel lines but I dont mind , a bit of care in the build and you can usually preserve them . If you want to build another Jug but cant find a monogram one cheap enough the Academy 1/48 kits are a lovely build too and usually easy enough to find for a reasonable price. Cheers tony

Thanks Tony - I really appreciate the kind comments.

I don't have any issues with raised panel lines either, it's certainly not a stopper as far as I'm concerned. I'll check out the Academy kit, although I hear good things about the Tamiya kit as well, I suspect they're far more expensive.

 

[Guest]

Arnold, congratulations from Matron and the Committee.
You've got
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Nice build.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Yep,looks good to me too :thumb2:
Nice one Smeeeeegheeeed!

 

[Lee Drennen]

Very nice I built the same kit years ago on this forum with aftermarket decals it was probably my most enjoyable build yet.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Arnold, congratulations from Matron and the Committee.
You've got
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Nice build.

Well that’s Awesome. Congratulations Arnold

 

[papa 695]

Very nice work Arnold.

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

Arnold, congratulations from Matron and the Committee.
You've got
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Nice build.

Thank you very much JR, That's awesome - I'm honoured!

I keep hearing about this Matron, I may have to make her acquaintance!

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

Very nice I built the same kit years ago on this forum with aftermarket decals it was probably my most enjoyable build yet.

Thanks Lee! It is a nice kit isn't it!

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

Very nice work Arnold.

Thanks muchly! :thumb2:

 

[Lee Drennen]

I may have to make her acquaintance!

No you don’t

 

[Lee Drennen]

It is a nice kit isn't it!

Yes it is especially for the age of it. Here’s mine if you want to look at it.

https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/1-48-1967-monogram-thunderbolt-p-47d.32893/

https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/lee-drennen’s-1-48-1967-monogram-thunderbolt-p-47d.34184/

 

[Guest]

Thank you very much JR, That's awesome - I'm honoured!

I keep hearing about this Matron, I may have to make her acquaintance!

Arnold I wouldn't recommend meeting her . Here is a photo taken some years ago .
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Well known by some members as a result of being on the receiving end of one of her hypodermic needles. Given as a result of loss of Mo Jo or some other problem . Ready at a moments notice to attend .
Also heads the Committee who award the Dogs .

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Arnold I wouldn't recommend meeting her . Here is a photo taken some years ago .
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Well known by some members as a result of being on the receiving end of one of her hypodermic needles. Given as a result of loss of Mo Jo or some other problem . Ready at a moments notice to attend .
Also heads the Committee who award the Dogs .

..... that maybe how she really is, however,when I think of her i see....

Hmmmmm,noice:tongue-out3: