LSP_K2 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 As has become an annual new year eve tradition with me, I’ve started on a brand new, not yet worked on kit, in this case the Kinetic P-47D Thunderbolt. I have yet to select a specific scheme for it, though I have some ideas. Out2gtcha, LSP_Kevin, D.B. Andrus and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 nice to see i have also a P-47 in this scale so will follow this Mark LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 always wanted to build one of these! LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerosystem Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Watch out for the landing gear and engine alignment aspects. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Andrus Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 52 minutes ago, zerosystem said: Watch out for the landing gear and engine alignment aspects. I've already noticed that the instructions are quite vague, which may be only the beginning of the problems with this kit, though generally it's a very impressive model, at least size-wise. I bookmarked an excellent example of the built model, from Mike Benolkin, to help study certain areas of the kit, determining what and what not to do, hopefully. Bill_S and zerosystem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 What's the link to the article, Kev? I got three of these suckers to build. Am watching! LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 59 minutes ago, LSP_Ray said: What's the link to the article, Kev? I got three of these suckers to build. Am watching! Here you go, my friend. It's the most complete of the lot (from what I've seen), showing some actual work in progress, and offering what I think are some good tips as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Kit decals or going the aftermarket route? Mark Proulx LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 25 minutes ago, Mark P said: Kit decals or going the aftermarket route? Mark Proulx Not real sure yet, Mark, though I'm tempted to piece together whatever is available to create something a bit different than the OOB options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 As I see it, these wheels/tires really need to go, fortunately DEF Model makes some awesome replacement sets, so I’ll be snatching those, for sure. Out2gtcha and Greg W 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 are the wheels rubber too? neat kit Kev Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 7 hours ago, Shawn M said: are the wheels rubber too? neat kit Kev Yes, one half is, plus the tread pattern is really wonky, so they really need replacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerosystem Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 On 1/1/2019 at 2:33 PM, LSP_K2 said: I've already noticed that the instructions are quite vague, which may be only the beginning of the problems with this kit, though generally it's a very impressive model, at least size-wise. I bookmarked an excellent example of the built model, from Mike Benolkin, to help study certain areas of the kit, determining what and what not to do, hopefully. Those are part of it, but the other is the engineering for what looked like "moveable" gear. Other parts just seemed like they weren't engineered enough or were just left unfinished like the tail wheel mounting. Everything else seemed to go back to the original VFS kit. Most of the engine accessory compartment can be left out but trying to mount the engine in in the rings and then attach the cowling was a frustrating process. I apologize for the low light in the shots. One of these days I'll get some good photos submitted for the gallery. coogrfan, Out2gtcha, LSP_K2 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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