Warbird Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hello, This is my 1/32 Hasegawa P-47D in Gabreski's markings, completed a few months ago. MDC cockpit, Quickboost R2800, Barracuda wheels, complete riveting with MDC tool ( ), some scratchbuild and markings painted using Montex masks. I spent quite a lot of time studying photos of Gabreski's last aircraft and did my best to faithfully reproduce it. More photos in a complete article in the current issue (57) of Meng Air Modeller. Cheers from Switzerland! Bill Cross, Girlscanplay2, Tomek and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinuheH Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hey, that looks great - can you show us more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 That is fantabulous! Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 That looks far too real, great job Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Absolutely stunning, love the model as well as the photography! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 First P47 build I have seen with OD landing gear struts. Following conversations with a P47 Crew Chief, he told me of the OD struts. My current WIP Hasegawa P47 will have the OD struts. Beautiful effort on this. Yes, more pics please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Brilliant Jug; fit and finish is exceptional :thumbsup: Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiner Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Wowww nice one! I like your Jug.... and your great job...No more pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe66 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Oh wow ! Very nice ! Outstanding job !! BTW,..That bottom photo.....where did you find such a crisp color photo of the real one for comparrison ? Joe66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalashnikov-47 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Nice model and great photography too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 That's awesome! I don't remember seeing it the mag though. I must take another look! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 What a beautiful build! Gabreski would be proud!!! I just love the finish!! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbird Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Thanks a lot for your kind comments! I'm afraid I won't post more photos out of respect for the magazine. @Kevin the article is in issue 57. @Rick K Gear struts are indeed OD for this aircraft but aluminium was common too. @Joe66 I wish I had a such a nice color of the real one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 One observation: I see quite often with this Hasegawa kit is that the cowling latches (close to the forward leading edge of the cowl) are never filled in - but, left to show the moulding seam as originally found on the separate parts! On the real aircraft they actually cover (bridge) the panel join. Its not a critique, just an observation! What an outstanding model - I am just amazed at the attention to detail and execution of skill in this build! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbird Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Thanks everyone! @alaninaustria: you're right about the cowling latches, well observed. I guess that will be for my next P-47! @MARU5137: it's my first publication and it was indeed a pleasant challenge. Cheers Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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