1/72 Academy P-47

nsmekanik · May 26, 2019

After a minor setback with the Tenzan, it now has a tail skid rather then a tail wheel, at least until if or when the wheel comes back from orbit, I decided to set it aside (again) for a bit. So I decided to have a go at finishing off one of my in progress P-47's, and here it is

fubar57 · May 26, 2019

Beauty. I always thought the P-47 was the larger of the single engine fighters. One reason I like modelling in a constant scale

Wurger · May 27, 2019

Crimea_River · May 27, 2019

Looks good. Are you planning to enter or attend? Contest

Ron Pearcy · May 30, 2019

Excellent. Wouldn't have thought it was 1:72.

nsmekanik · May 30, 2019

Crimea_River said:
Looks good. Are you planning to enter or attend? Contest

I'll be there for sure and I'm thinkin I might stick one or two in while I'm at it.

nsmekanik · May 30, 2019

fubar57 said:
Beauty. I always thought the P-47 was the larger of the single engine fighters. One reason I like modelling in a constant scale

Actually it is, that last pic is a bit misleading as the George looks a bit bigger relatively then it is, and is in fact smaller then the P-47

Capt. Vick · May 30, 2019

Great job!

criannick · May 30, 2019

Wow
this Jug in 72 looks very nice
Normally it's told the Tamiya one is the most fine one but this one is very convincing
Christian

Steve Hnz · May 31, 2019

The Academy P-47 is a nice kit, it builds up really well with pretty much no issues & afaik, it has no egregious accuracy issues. Its short fall is in the air intake splitter under the engine which is unconvincing. The Tamiya P-47 is the best in this respect & the Revell one was not bad too until the flash monster ate it. That said, this is a great effort, some beaut wear/weathering & a fine group to put it with.
Steve.