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!
The Turtle - Monogram 1/48 P-47D
The Turtle - Monogram 1/48 P-47D
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Re: The Turtle - Monogram 1/48 P-47D
So, c’mon. Pictures and updates. Hubba, hubba!
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: The Turtle - Monogram 1/48 P-47D
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.
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Re: The Turtle - Monogram 1/48 P-47D
Can't wait to see your build Stuart!
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Re: The Turtle - Monogram 1/48 P-47D
Thanks Gents - hopefully I can get started soon
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.Stikpusher wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:10 pmStuart, 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.
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Re: The Turtle - Monogram 1/48 P-47D
That's what I did with mine (EDIT this was the Tamiya kit)
The Monogram is a classic
The Monogram is a classic
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Thanks,
John
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Re: The Turtle - Monogram 1/48 P-47D
Now that looks nice!
Any gotcha's on this kit?
Any gotcha's on this kit?
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Re: The Turtle - Monogram 1/48 P-47D
Sorry Stuart - this was the Tamiya kit.
Thanks,
John
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Re: The Turtle - Monogram 1/48 P-47D
No worries - so no issues at all then
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Re: The Turtle - Monogram 1/48 P-47D
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.
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