Rick K Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) P-47D "White 39" 255 IAP, Northern Fleet Vaenga 1 Airfield, Winter 1945 VVS (Russian Air Force - Voyenno-Vozdushnye Sily) P-47D’s which included 100 bubble-tops saw limited use in the last few months of the war. Like the Mustangs, Hurricanes and Spitfires the P-47 was not particularly liked by Russian pilots. The low altitude smaller and quicker turning P-39 and P-40 were preferred. P-47D’s were handed to the air regiment who trained the crews and deployed the planes to the units. Ground crews (English speaking) checked the machines, removed radio and electronics not compatible with Russian military or air regiment. The ground crews painted the soviet national insignia, usually over the USAAF national insignia and serial number. Field installations often took place for M10 Bazookas and Type B-7 underwing pylon and belly racks. Most Russian P47’s were deployed to northern Naval Units and operated over Norway and Finland in anti-shipping roles and fast recon. Other P47’s were used to protect oil fields in Polesti. KIT: 1:32 Hasegawa P47D ST27 AIRBRUSH - Iwata Eclipse HP-CS & H&S Evolution PAINT – Primer: Mr.Surfacer 1200; Upper: Vallejo Olive Drab; Lower: Vallejo Medium Sea Grey; Interior: Vallejo Gunship Green and Tamiya Yellow Green; Prop Hub and Wheel Covers: Vallejo Off White; Masks: Intercooler, US Insignia and Serial Number block then freehand edges WEATHERING – Flory Wash, MIG Wash, MIG Pigments, Thinned Black/Brown VARNISH - Alclad II: Klear Kote for decal prep then final with Semi-Matte AFTER MARKET – Barracuda: Wheels; Eduard: Photo etch Interior and Exterior; Hasegawa: Brass blast tubes; Scale Precision Masks: USAAF national insignia; Decals: Kit for stencils, AMLC “Americans In Stalin’s Sky” for national insignia and tail number; Belts: HGW Textile The Hasegawa 1:32 P47 had few build issues with exception of surgery to drop the engine/cowling. Edited August 27, 2013 by Rick K red baron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Well that's a first. I didn't know Russia flew Jugs and never seen one in these colors. Looks really good Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Fantastic model Rick! And obviously a very unusual scheme too. May I publish it on the website? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Beautiful execution and you don't see one like that every day! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Nice choice of camo, very clean build, me like M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Detail pics and underside... Bozzaroo and red baron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Fantastic model Rick! And obviously a very unusual scheme too. May I publish it on the website? Kev for sure Kev. Thanks for asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Looks great with red stars ! Cheers Dennis Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Nice looking Tbolt mate. Really enjoyed your wip on the builds. The hasegawa kit is very nice apart from the cowling to fuselage fit - having been there and done that myself too. Never seen one in red stars before. Great job...! Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinuheH Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Nice and interesting!!! Thanks for sharing something so unusual with us. Lovely detail work in the cockpit. Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxngee Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Great finish and building, lovely work, just wish Hasegawa had issued the Razorback too Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Super looking Jug. Never saw one in Soviet service before. Very nicely done :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 And here's the article Rick! http://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=1230 Kev Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepard Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Nice one.....liked a lot Shep Rick K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 for sure Kev. Thanks for asking. Looks great with red stars ! Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis Nice looking Tbolt mate. Really enjoyed your wip on the builds. The hasegawa kit is very nice apart from the cowling to fuselage fit - having been there and done that myself too. Never seen one in red stars before. Great job...! This sure is a nice build. Apart from the cowling/engine alignment. "Slick Chick" is on hold for now. She is boxed up while I go on a Luftwaffe binge for a few builds. She may resurface early '14. Thank you for the nice words Nice and interesting!!! Thanks for sharing something so unusual with us. Lovely detail work in the cockpit. Thank you. The pit build was enjoyable with a few mishaps along the way. Great finish and building, lovely work, just wish Hasegawa had issued the Razorback too Thank you and agree on the R-Back Jug. Curious why they have not released one. Super looking Jug. Never saw one in Soviet service before. Very nicely done :thumbsup: Thanks! And here's the article Rick! http://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=1230 Kev Appreciate it Kev. Thanks. Nice one.....liked a lot Shep Thanks! Rick, That is STUNNING.. A very Beautiful build . I appreciate your kind words, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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