Wiggy Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Finished the unpainted fuselage stencil, cleaned-up a few areas and finally sprayed some clear flat. Those decals were making me nervous- especially when a large section of checkers departed the cowling "on my finger!" More to follow, Quarter Scale Wiggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Finally got the gear installed. Always a "big deal" when they can stand on their own. Can anyone tell me the correct 1/48th scale diameter of the machine gun blast tubes? More to follow, Quarter Scale Wiggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Greetings. Amazing what you can do with bits and pieces of copper and brass wire. I scratch-built the center line rack, fuel lines, clamshell door arms, blast tubes and several drains. Can anyone help me with the "proper" iron gun sight position ahead of the cockpit? Looks like the ring sight was mounted on a small perch to the left of the optical gun sight. I'm wondering if the "nail" on the forward fuselage favored the port side as well. Pull the chocks, Quarter Scale Wiggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Nice work on the drain tubing and racks! I've got a pic of that gunsight somewhere, but can't get to it this weekend. Sniff around on the web and see what you can find. Also many ring and bead sights on the 47 were NOT used opperationally, so you could leave it off if you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Nice work on the drain tubing and racks! I've got a pic of that gunsight somewhere, but can't get to it this weekend. Sniff around on the web and see what you can find. . Hey Man, thanks for the kind words. I enjoy the research as much as the actual doing. I found-out the gunsight "nail" is just off center to port- makes sence. More to follow. Many blue skies, Quarter Scale Wiggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Greetings friends. So I'm making some real progress with MX*E. Got the ring and bead gun sight installed along with a scratch-built rear view mirror. Trying to get all the "whiskers" installed before I shoot the oil and exhaust blow-by. She's gonna' get a very dirty belly. More to follow, Quarter Scale Wiggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 An interesting build wiggy. I think you'd be best advised to buy a 1/32 Hase kit, and see where it takes you. It is apparent to me you really like the jug, hence the nomal size kit recomendation. Nice build, and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I don't know how I've missed this thread but glad I've eventually found it! Stunning work so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 An interesting build wiggy. I think you'd be best advised to buy a 1/32 Hase kit, and see where it takes you. It is apparent to me you really like the jug, hence the nomal size kit recomendation. Nice build, and welcome. Hey Man, thanks for the words of encouragement. You're not the first to try and convince me to move to "the mother scale". More to follow, Quarter Scale Wiggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I don't know how I've missed this thread but glad I've eventually found it!Stunning work so far! Hey Man, thanks for the kind words. Stay tuned- we're just getting to the good part. Many blue skies, Quarter Scale Wiggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Almost there... Still have to dress a few items, and get some better pictures. More to follow, Quarter Scale Wiggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Looking great! As soon as this is done you'll have no excuses not to be building in 1/32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Greetings. Nothing quite like crossing the finish line after a long project. This "Jug" has been on the bench over a year. I used the old Monogram 1/48th scale Thunderbolt kit. Capt. Dick Hewitt flew this aircraft: P-47D-25-RE BU#42-26635 while serving with the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group based at Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England. I had to scratch-build the center line rack with fuel lines and filter, the brake lines, rear view mirror, gun barrel blast tubes, and I added the little drains. Found a nice ring and bead gunsight in my stash so I installed that as well. Thank you for allowing me to post here on LSP. I owe you something in 1/32nd scale. "On to the next", Quarter Scale Wiggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 You bugger you nearly had me fooled! 48th scale!!! nice job fella -Ads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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