**** DONE: 1/48 P-47D Thunderbolt "Razorback" - Your Favorite Aircraft of All Time GB

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Username: Aaron Brooks Wolters
Name: Brooks
Category: Intermediate?
Kit: Tamiya Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Razorback"
Scale: 1/48
Accessories: None


This aircraft has been my favorite ever since I read the book Thunderbolt by Martin Caidin when I was in the fifth grade. 2,000 horsepower, eight 50 caliber Browning machine guns, and the ruggedness of tank. What can I say?

 

[brucejscott]

Sweet! I so need to get one of these.

 

[T Bolt]

Giving me some competition, huh Aaron That's a magnificent kit, I think you're going to thoroughly enjoy putting it together. What markings are you going to do it in, or haven't you decided yet?

 

[Airframes]

Great stuff Aaron, looking forward to seeing this one progress.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Well I've got some time Glenn, but I was thinking about Robert Johnson's ride but I'm not sure yet. I may just do it out of box. And thank you Bruce and Terry.

 

[Crimea_River]

Looks like a great entry Brooks.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Thank you Andy. If I ever had the money to buy two planes, the P-47 would be the first purchase.

 

[ccheese]

Lookin' forward to this...

Word of caution... Martin Caidin has been known to streeeeeeeech the truth a bit...

Charles

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Thank you Charles and I know what you mean about Mr. Caidin.

 

[Rogi]

Looks awesome can't wait for this build

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

I've started painting the cockpit and adjacent parts. Thanks for all of the interest guys.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

That is one big selection of parts Brooks old chap, sure going to enjoy your sorting them out.

 

[meatloaf109]

Gotta love those Jugs!
Great plane, great kit.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Well, all of the cockpit pieces are covered in paint and decals. I lost the seat belts to bumbling fingers, spent 20 minutes trying to untangle them to no avail so it will do without. I will assemble it tomorrow evening when all is dry. Photos soon afterwards. This thing has three different gunsights and props. But hey, it's going together.

 

[Wayne Little]

 

[Airframes]

Sounds good Aaron. Have a go at making seat belts from thin foil, or paper.

 

[T Bolt]

I put the seatbelt decal on wine bottle foil then cut it out, but I'm not really happy with it. That's why I haven't done anything lately with the razorback. I just have to decide to rip them off and start over. Your better off without the decal belts Aaron.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Terry, I gave the paper and foil a try. I or the belts fared very well. I'll just go with out this time and maybe next time I order a set. Say....for the Spit GB. I have a Mk XVIe from Italeri. I will probably order a set or six off line. In the mean time, here are the shots I promised.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Checked the fit on the fuselage.............you could not ask for a better fit. just a little Elmers glue for a seam sealer and it will be perfect.

 

[Crimea_River]

Looking good Brooks!