discussion Republic P-47 Thunderbolt in Russia

[Robert1968]

Hi chaps


Finished this one today and calling it complete.


P-47-D.27RE Vasenga-1 1945


Little is known of the operations flown by the 203 P-47Ds that were supplied to the Soviet Union during World War Two. The aircraft were ferried to Abadan, Iran where they were handed over to Soviet Pilots for delivery into Russia.


I have depicted this aircraft No 227062 as just being handed over and so has had a little sand damage which has chaffed the olive drab painted at the factory.


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[papa 695]

I like that a lot Robert a great aircraft in a different suit a job well done

 

[ojays]

Nice to see some thing different from the US/UK colour schemes, on a popular subject!


Gregg

 

[monica]

nice Robert, nice to see it done in a diffidence scheme,

 

[Guest]

That looks nice. Which kit is it?

 

[Guest]

Nice. I am guessing this is the Tamiya Jug in 1/48?


John

 

[Guest]

An interesting choice of subject Robert & nicely executed.

 

[Robert1968]

That looks nice. Which kit is it?

It's the old Academy 1/72 P-47 . decals I obtained externally ( from the U.S. no less but worth it to make a popular aircraft look different .


Robert

 

[Robert1968]

Nice. I am guessing this is the Tamiya Jug in 1/48?
John

Academy 1/72 old kit I obtained ( I have a few more 1/72 in Russian coming soon


Robert

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice job Robert. The sand blasted effect looks convincing.

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Cracking job Robert ....... A "Lend Lease" Thunderbolt. I like that a lot.

 

[Robert1968]

Thanks guys for the good comments


Robert