Nice to see this one resurected Geoff. Looking good.
Revell 1/72 P-47M Thunderbolt
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Thanks Richard 
. Yes Telford was great, unfortunately I was called into work so had to cut my visit short, otherwise I’d have popped by to say hello.
Geoff.
. Yes Telford was great, unfortunately I was called into work so had to cut my visit short, otherwise I’d have popped by to say hello.Geoff.
Thanks Steve 
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I’m trying to clear a few from the shelf of doom before the end of the year.
Geoff.
. I’m trying to clear a few from the shelf of doom before the end of the year.
Geoff.
Just a quick word regarding the “camo” colours I’m planning on using.
These aircraft where originally delivered to the 56th fighter group in natural metal as were most USAAF aircraft towards the end of WW2.
The three squadrons in the group the 61st, 62nd and 63rd were not happy with this finish so it was decided to paint them before use.
Each squadron had a different finish although the underside remained NMF.
This is were the trouble starts as there is no documented evidence to show what colours were actually used
No problem though, you know how it goes in the hobby a nice civilised chat takes place on the internet and a general consensus is reached about what colour was likely and we all live happily ever after right…….wrong
Various theories as to what colour was used and why are championed and the arguments rumble on.
There are some colour photographs but these are either recoloured or because of the passage of time can’t be taken as accurate either
So as no one can prove what is accurate everyone is potentially right
Anyway after reading a few internet ding dongs I’ve decided life’s too short to worry about it and am going to go for RAF PRU blue for the light blue and slightly darkened insignia blue for the main darker blue.
Right or wrong, accurate or not I reckon it will look nice
Geoff.
These aircraft where originally delivered to the 56th fighter group in natural metal as were most USAAF aircraft towards the end of WW2.
The three squadrons in the group the 61st, 62nd and 63rd were not happy with this finish so it was decided to paint them before use.
Each squadron had a different finish although the underside remained NMF.
This is were the trouble starts as there is no documented evidence to show what colours were actually used
No problem though, you know how it goes in the hobby a nice civilised chat takes place on the internet and a general consensus is reached about what colour was likely and we all live happily ever after right…….wrong
Various theories as to what colour was used and why are championed and the arguments rumble on.
There are some colour photographs but these are either recoloured or because of the passage of time can’t be taken as accurate either
So as no one can prove what is accurate everyone is potentially right
Anyway after reading a few internet ding dongs I’ve decided life’s too short to worry about it and am going to go for RAF PRU blue for the light blue and slightly darkened insignia blue for the main darker blue.
Right or wrong, accurate or not I reckon it will look nice
Geoff.
Yes I went many times into that cave of accurate-color-madness myself, in the end the only thing that matters is that you like the finished model yourself, accurate or not, just try to have fun, cheers 
Been there with regard to researching colours, Geoff. We can get so bogged down in detail that builds can become tedious. I think your blue scheme will look fantastic on the shelf
Hello Chaps.
Got a bit of time at the bench today so managed to get the underside painted.
AK Extreme Metal - Aluminium was my paint of choice.
I was quite pleased with how it turned out, all the ancillary parts, engine, inside of the engine cowling, undercarriage doors and wheel hubs have also been painted the same colour.
Upper camo next, thanks for looking
Geoff.
Got a bit of time at the bench today so managed to get the underside painted.
AK Extreme Metal - Aluminium was my paint of choice.
I was quite pleased with how it turned out, all the ancillary parts, engine, inside of the engine cowling, undercarriage doors and wheel hubs have also been painted the same colour.
Upper camo next, thanks for looking
Geoff.
Looks good Geoff. Metallic finishes aren't easy.
Cheers Jim
The painting stage. A nice place to be.
Just seen this one Geoff, looking very good indeed
Thanks Colin, you’re right.
As much as I enjoy the construction phase I feel this is where the model starts to “come to life”
Geoff.
As much as I enjoy the construction phase I feel this is where the model starts to “come to life”
Geoff.
A quick update
The engine has been painted.
I’ve also painted the first stage of the upper camo.
As I said in a previous post the actual colours used for the scheme are uncertain as they were painted when they arrived at the squadrons.
I decided to use Insignia Blue cut with insignia white 5:1.
I also had to mix a separate pale blue to paint the rudder. It needed to match the serial numbers, not too far off I think
Hopefully another update soon, thanks for looking
Geoff.
The engine has been painted.
I’ve also painted the first stage of the upper camo.
As I said in a previous post the actual colours used for the scheme are uncertain as they were painted when they arrived at the squadrons.
I decided to use Insignia Blue cut with insignia white 5:1.
I also had to mix a separate pale blue to paint the rudder. It needed to match the serial numbers, not too far off I think
Hopefully another update soon, thanks for looking
Geoff.
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Shaping up nicely.
That's a nice paint job.
Thanks Jim I’m pleased with how it’s looking so far.
Coming along nicely Geoff
Cheers Joe
A bit more progress today
The dark blue has been done, I used me Color C326 Insignia Blue for this.
There are a couple of areas that will benefit from a touch up but I’m otherwise pleased with it.
I have also painted the tyres and propeller so not too much more to do now
Thanks for looking.
Geoff.
The dark blue has been done, I used me Color C326 Insignia Blue for this.
There are a couple of areas that will benefit from a touch up but I’m otherwise pleased with it.
I have also painted the tyres and propeller so not too much more to do now
Thanks for looking.
Geoff.
A few pics now that the masking has been removed
Decals next, another update soon.
Thanks for looking
Geoff.
Decals next, another update soon.
Thanks for looking
Geoff.
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