Sounds good Geo. I seem to remember having a slight problem clagging the engine cowl onto the Academy fuselage, but my example of the Monogram razorback is really minimal, and what surface there is, is also chamfered and very shiny. Got more chance of finding Hitler's dog than you have of sticking anything to it!
Just got to nip out - forgot to get milk and sugar - so I should have some pics in my thread in about an hour or so.
Got some mudding to do on the wings and then I'll glue the cowling and elevators on. Speaking of filler, I've got less than an inch to do.....very unlike me.
Looks like we're both at about the same stage George.
In case you haven't seen my last post in my thread - there's a trim tab on the starboard aileron that shouldn't be there, so it will need filling. The small Fletner balance tab, protruding from the starboard aileron is correct, and should be retained, and the port aileron is correct as moulded.
Good stuff, and yes, I seem to recall the aircraft had the usual 'equivalent colours' applied at the factory.
Just filled that trim tab on my model - and it's only engraved on the top surface, the underside being plain!
These are the RAF(top), ANA equivalents(bottom). Three outta four of the articles I posted state the P-47s were painted in RAF colors. I've got lots of time left, so I'm going to research this further. I've got all the colors for both schemes, maybe use all of 'em to take into account for sun fade, ya never know.