P-47D 201 Squadron Mexican AF

[TimW]

So I had wanted to build one of the 201 Squadron birds for a long time, but the bubbletop I have in the stash doesn't have the fin fillet.

 

Did all the 201 birds have it?  Or was it a mixture?  I have a decal set from Warbird Decals that seems to indicate they did have it or should.  

 

Any help appreciated!

 

Cheers,

Tim W.

[dmthamade]

Can't help you about the fillet, but i can tell you the decals are a little thick. Cowl scallops didn't work out, IIRC i ended up using the nose art, tail stripes and numbers. Stars and bars were kit(Hasegawa). All else got painted. I know i have a build thread somewhere...

 

Don

[TimW]

Very nice!  Looks like I'll be picking up the Trumpy "D" with the fin fillet--what the heck, you can't have too many Jugs!

 

Thanks for the info about the decals--that nose scallop looks like a candidate for painting I must say.  Thought it was odd they said to do the anti-glare panels black.   OD seems more likely.

 

Tim W.

[dmthamade]

Not the build post but yes, that is the T-bolt. Build thread is on ARC, did go and find it.  Mexican Air Force P-47D in 1/32 Hasegawa - Pacific Threatre Group Build - ARC Discussion Forums (arcforums.com)   HTH

 

Don

[TimW]

Just waiting for the kit and some AM to arrive...

 

Something to do during Christmas break!

 

Tim W.