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So for my first build of 2023 I'm going to take a stab at Monograms classic P-47 kit - as I've never actually built a Thunderbolt. This is only the 2nd 1/48 Monogram kit I've ever built and I know how you guys hold these things dear, so I'll try to do it justice.

Here's the kit, I picked it up a couple of years ago - I just love this scheme.



This isn't going to be the quickest of builds, as I have to do my Tax Return this month, but I'm looking forward to getting started.

edit: I'm going to build it OOB but I was wondering about some AM gun barrels - I'll have to see what I can find.

Cheers!

So, c’mon. Pictures and updates. Hubba, hubba!

Stuart wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:09 pm I'm going to build it OOB but I was wondering about some AM gun barrels - I'll have to see what I can find.

Stuart, all you need is some tubing. The P-47 had solid tubes around its’ .50’s, not perforated jackets. No need for anything than basic metal tubing.

Can't wait to see your build Stuart!

Thanks Gents - hopefully I can get started soon

Stikpusher wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:10 pm

Stuart wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:09 pm I'm going to build it OOB but I was wondering about some AM gun barrels - I'll have to see what I can find.

Stuart, all you need is some tubing. The P-47 had solid tubes around its’ .50’s, not perforated jackets. No need for anything than basic metal tubing.

Thanks for the tip Carlos. I think the LMS up the road from me sells metal tubing so I'll get some from there. Actually I do need some anyway, to repair the Jaguar's brok nose gear.

That's what I did with mine (EDIT this was the Tamiya kit)

The Monogram is a classic

Now that looks nice!

Any gotcha's on this kit?

Sorry Stuart - this was the Tamiya kit.

No worries - so no issues at all then

keavdog wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 6:54 pm That's what I did with mine (EDIT this was the Tamiya kit)

The Monogram is a classic

I have that kit. It slipped and dropped on the hard floor at my bench. A few pieces went snap and now I gotta get another. At least I’ll be able to salvage the checkered cowl.