I first built this back in 1989 since then it been tossed about here and there. Thought I would bring this back to life one more time. I’ve added some upgrades to it like the prop and wheels
Lee Drennen’s Vintage 1963 Revell P-47 Thunderbolt.
- Thread starter Lee Drennen
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Got some work done this morning. Paint the plane and hand painted the bottom camouflage gray. Painted the wheel wells, cockpit interior green.
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Already looking much better Lee :thumb2:
Steven
Steven
Steven. Thanks for the complement hope to get some more done when the decals get here
I always liked the look of this bird. I even made a wood model of it my 1st year in woodshop. I got the plans out of a book I found in the library. My shop teacher was skeptical because it was so small. When he saw the success I was having he took an interest and tried to help with the build. I don't know what happened to it...sort of disappeared. Thanks for posting this build Lee, brings back lots of memories.
Rick H.
Rick H.
I was going to just use the existing landing gear but it was to generic so I found some old Airfix ones I’ll be adding to them
I love how you restore these old birds.
Colin. Thanks for stopping by and the complement I really enjoy restoring and building these old kits they just have a certain satisfaction about them when your done and the still have there glamour
Added the landing gear and I decided to use the original Prop also. Now I have to paint and add the wheels
Applied some decals today still have some more painting and decals yet 
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Lee, sorry I completely missed this. Looks good .
Looking good Lee!
John. Thanks for the complement and stopping by.
Andrew. Thanks for stopping by and the complement
Andrew. Thanks for stopping by and the complement
Don’t know how I missed this Lee, cracking work on the restoration so far
It’s been a while since I picked this build up. This morning I painted the inside of the landing gear and painted the canopy and added it. Next will be the wheels and I’m calling it done. 
Lovely job Lee. Great to see this finished.
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Super job Lee, glad you decided to finish it .
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