Academy P-47N * * F I N I S H E D * *

[ij001]

This began as a What If project a few weeks ago, but now I’ve changed direction and am going to build it as a ‘real world’ P-47N… probably the best known P-47N… yep the one featuring two ‘naughty’ ladies, Short Snorter/2 Big & Too Heavy of the 333FS, 318FG on le Shima at the end of the war.

So here’s how it’s gone so far:













From here-on I’ll post regular updates on this very site. In the meantime the RF-4 is ready for decalling and the StuG figure is wearing it’s basic uniform and flesh tones. More on those two soon. As ever thanks for taking the time to look – I’ll do my best to answer any questions comments and criticism.

Ian

 

[moon puppy]

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I like Jugs...

 

[jknaus]

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Cool. I was going to do those markings on my 1/32 kit. Cant wait to see more
James

 

[phantom II]

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Not familiar with that one . but I'll watch .

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[ij001]

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Cool. Cant wait to see more

And so you shall !!





Morning off, so I sprayed the yellow bits with Tamiya enamel X8 Lemon Yellow. More soon, maybe tomorrow :hmmm

Ian

 

[moon puppy]

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[nerdling]

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I like Jugs...

Don't we all She is very nice and shiny.

 

[sharkman]

Academy P-47N

I like Jugs...

Don't we all She is very nice and shiny.

Very nice o far Ian!

 

[ij001]

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D*mn you school holidays..... Can't get near my workbench there's always 'grown-up stuff' to do !!

Ian

 

[ij001]

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(Truncated) Anti-dazzle panel done:





If you like your 'Jugs' then have a quick look at my other two threads.....

AFN

Ian

 

[jknaus]

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Looks a beaut so far. Will have to remember the yellow paint callout for mine. That Anti dazzle looks awesome, nice and worn looking.
James

 

[moon puppy]

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What scale is this? 1:48?

 

[ij001]

Academy P-47N

What scale is this? 1:48?

Yup

Ian

 

[ij001]

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Putting the stickers on now !!









Using Cutting Edges' Pyn-Up decals. Incredibly thin and beautifully printed, definitely not for the faint-hearted !!

Ian

 

[moon puppy]

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Well done on those stripes, know all too well they are not as easy as you'd think.

 

[phantom II]

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This one is starting to look sharp Ian.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Old Dog]

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Looks like you are doing a one man group build, great job on both of you jug builds !

 

[Arturius]

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[ij001]

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....and we're back













Since you last saw it, I've completed the main decalling, although I still need to get the stencils on, and done a little basic weathering with oil washes, smears etc. Stll need to get the exhaust plumes on and then a final coat of varnish to seal it all in before I can get to the final construction. Not putting any loadout on this one so it should be straightforward.

As ever thanks for taking the time to look.

Ian

ps
Very happy with my new pale blue photo backdrop.... VERY HAPPY INDEED !! :yipee

 

[jknaus]

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What a beautiful bird. Really looks awesome
James