Rick K Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) Hasegawa's 1:32 P47D Jug for this double build. Russian 255 IAP, Northern Fleet and "Slick Chick" 368FG/395FS. The Russian Jug will get the PE treatment/wheels/blast tubes while Slick Chick will be OOB with exception of belts/wheels/blast tubes. Slick Chick WIP link: P47 Slick Chick Aftermarket items include: Eduard Big Ed for the Russian Jug HGW Belts for Russian Jug Eduard Belts for Slick Chick Barracuda Wheel set for both Jugs Hasegawa brass Blast Tubes for both Jugs AML decals for Russian Jug Kits World decals for Slick Chick TEST FIT General fit seems pretty good with no issues projected on seams, wing roots...however about 1mm difference between lower cowling and fuselage. i have a plan... IN THE PITS A nice comparison of the Eduard PE enhanced cockpit on left with HGW textile seatbelts for the Russian Jug and Out Of Box construction of cockpit for Slick Chick on the right with only enhancement being the PE seatbelts, will give both pits and belts a drk brown/black wash. Ready for some assembly line painting. Wheel wells, cowlings and PW-R2800 being cleaned and prepped for painting. "SLICK CHICK" PACKS A PUNCH "Slick Chick" will pack a punch with 500lb GP bombs and M10 bazookas (borrowed from a Trumpy P47N). Taking the kit supplied bombs I gve them the Eduard PE Treatment. Comparison shows difference. Textured surface achieve by painting bomb with Mr Surfacer 500 then "stippled" with short brush. Detail is much improved. Bombs for "Slick Chick" painted OD. Cast iron texture is hard to see in this pic, but I am happy with results. Sorry about the dust! Detail painting, yellow ID stripes, fuse wires and weathering will be added later. Edited September 14, 2022 by Rick K Mal_Belford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 BAZOOKA ENHANCEMENT The bazookas are from a Trumpy P47N. Using flat lead wire (UMM-USA FLW103 Flat Lead Wires 1.0 X 0.3mm) and rivet tool I enhanced the detail on the tubes. Painted bazooka (black base then OD) shows good detail otherwise lost. Weathering and ignition wires on deck for a later time. Mal_Belford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Very nice start Rick! Your detailing is impressive. FWIW, there's a standard approach to dealing with Hasegawa's P-47 cowling...I just can't remember what it is! It's not the putty option though... Kev Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 PITS DONE (well almost) Left pit is the Russian Jug, all Eduard PE with exception of the HGW belts. "Slick Chick" pit is out of box with Eduard PE belts added and detail picked out with Vallejo paints. The IP decal required about 6 coats of Mr. Mark Softer to get settled nicely. Some dry brushing with flat silver followed by a thinned wash of brown with touch of black applied globally then dials were all hit with a drop Vallejo's Still Water. Gunsight glass on "Slick Chick" (left) will be replaced with clear sheet styrene. Pits test fitted. The Russian Jug may have the right belt draped over pit edge, not sure yet. That hideous thick gunsight is gone. "Slick Chick" pit. Russian Jug pit. FIXING HIDEOUS Replacing the really thick hideous gunsight. Cut from 0.13mm clear styrene, scored then folded. Color me happy. Paint crash pad and all done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Lund Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 That is really really nice work ! Will follow with interest Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 ENGINE MOUNTS Off by about 1mm. THE DOCTOR IS IN After fuselage is glued and cured I carefully remove the engine mount. The one piece canopy (I'm using the two piece option for both final builds) is very handy to protect the pit during surgery. Using 1.6mm styrene angle. 3 pieces are cut and glued, port and starboard sides are easy to position however, the critical bottom piece is dropped 1mm. Engine mount plug is test fitted for 1st measure check. 2nd test fit (with complete engine parts) shows an acceptable fit. A .05mm styrene card is placed to recapture space lost from the "saw off" and give the repositioned engine mount some glue area. Engine mount positioned and glued. Styrene card shows "saw off" recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) Engine mount plug dried and cured in its new position. The final fit is good. Bottom of cowling is flush with fuselage. Finish and repeat on 2nd Jug. 2 HAPPY CAMPERS A fine pair of Jugs. Edited July 6, 2013 by Rick K Alburymodeler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Wow amazing work your doing keep those updates comming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Yep, that's the approach I couldn't remember Rick, and you've pulled it off beautifully. Twice! I only have 3 Revell kits in the stash, so I should be OK... Great work. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 That is really really nice work ! Will follow with interest thank you Thomas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 Wow amazing work your doing keep those updates comming thanks Neo, more to come soon. Yep, that's the approach I couldn't remember Rick, and you've pulled it off beautifully. Twice! I only have 3 Revell kits in the stash, so I should be OK... Great work. Kev Appreciate the kudos Kevin. Despite the bashings this kit receives, it's a fun build. My only angst is the engine plug and that 4 piece cowling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwing Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Really nice work, attention to detail and a great save on the cowlings. Nicely done so far. Geoff Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJG Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Now that is just so funny ^^^^^^ I must look at building two Spitfires at once. Great idea. Brad Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacoSalad Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Those are some good looking jugs. Keep it up! Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Fantastic work on the T-Bolts. Keep 'em coming :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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