discussion Gabby Gabreski's P47-D Thunderbolt June 1944

[BarryW]

This is the Hasegawa 32 scale kit and the most complex paint job I have yet done...

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[Guest]

What an absolutely brilliant paint job. Quite an unusual camouflage scheme as well but that, along with the invasion stripes and some beautiful weathering has produced a simply stunning model. The paint chip effects look spot on, particularly on the prop, and the underside, always a challenge to get the weathering subtle enough against a light color, is perfect.

You've got some interesting subjects lined up in your stash as well so more of this to come, I'm looking forward to it!

 

[Guest]

Great looking '47, Barry - I always love invasion stripes and these look nicely done. As a side note, I know they were never neat, but it's hard for us modelers to slap on invasion stripes and make them purposely look a mess, eh? I couldn't do it anyway

 

[Vaughan]

A great build Barry, fantastic paint job and authentic weathering.

 

[BarryW]

Great looking '47, Barry - I always love invasion stripes and these look nicely done. As a side note, I know they were never neat, but it's hard for us modelers to slap on invasion stripes and make them purposely look a mess, eh? I couldn't do it anyway

Alex - I worked on the assumption that the 'ace's ground crew would have taken a bit more care than most.

Thanks for your comments everyone.

 

[Dave W]

Great looking P47.Top paint job.

 

[stona]

Nice job Barry, it's come out very well. I've taken a swing at that paint job myself so I know how tricky it is!

Cheers

Steve

 

[colin m]

Great job Barry. Nice stripes, the white is not too white, and the black not too black. Or it that just my dodgy glasses ?

 

[papa 695]

Great work Barry

 

[Guest]

Great build Barry 5* from me

 

[BarryW]

Colin, a touch of grey in the black helped take the edge and starkness of it, while I allowed washes to take the edge of the white.

Thanks everyone for your comments. i did enjoy that build - the Dragon bf110 is looking, shall we say interesting, ready to start next week with lots of print-out to overcome the shortcomings of the instructions.

Well, a couple more hours in the office then I am off to pack ready for Telford. I am looking forward to meeting some of you reprobates tomorrow 12.00, catering area, hall 3......

 

[Guest]

Excellent paint work Bary.

Lovely model !

Polux

 

[flyjoe180]

Brilliant work Barry, very nicely done.

 

[Gern]

Stunning!

Gern

 

[tr1ckey66]

That's a beautifully finished P47 Barry. Yet another kit I have in the stash and yes I'll be building the Gabby Thunderbolt too. You've made a great job of the camo and the invasion stripes are excellent.

Cheers, Paul

 

[Ian M]

Nice one Barry.

An interesting paint scheme and well executed.

Ian M

 

[BarryW]

Thanks again.

 

[Guest]

Great work, Barry!! A really good camouflage and I like the weathering......well done!!!