**** DONE: GB-38 1:48 P-47D - Axis A/C

[T Bolt]

Glad you're with us in the group build Bill

 

[Wayne Little]

Agreed..

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far Bill!

 

[N4521U]

You must be pretty confident about fit to attach that fiddly PE stuff before you even cut the sidewalls from the casting blocks!

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Bwahahahahaaaa. I hold my breath a lot.

 

[parsifal]

You will be fine bill. Courage my man....or the dreams of the foolhardy. not sure yet......

 

[N4521U]

Well, a red letter day, the Kit finally arrived. Like everyone else, all the bagging comes off and a good look around, pick pick pick.
To address the comment about working on the resin pit while on the big base piece, I use an exacto saw to separate the blocks from the sides.
I soldier on.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Crimea_River]

Looking forward to seeing it come together Bill.

 

[Wayne Little]

This is a great kit bill, almost pour the glue in and shake....

 

[N4521U]

From what I have seen of it Wayne, you may be right.
Painting the cockpit now.

 

[Crimea_River]

Don't get glue on the clear parts like I did...

 

[N4521U]

The cockpit, not a lot of difference in the kit and resin parts, seat....yes, later.

painting the sides now, mostly done, switches and stuff left........

I soldier on.........

 

[Crimea_River]

Looks good soldier.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Wayne Little]

Good start Bill.

 

[fubar57]

Very nice

 

[N4521U]

Thanks, it's good to be back on the bench. I make afternoon time to keep from rushing.
Today I removed, just by filing and sanding and rescribing lines, the dimple circled.
I'm gonna cast rudder and elevators for this one, like I have done others to depict a hasty exit....

 

[Airframes]

Nice work Bill.

 

[Wurger]

Looking good.

 

[N4521U]

After Wurger posted this Scavenged photo, it got me to thinking.

Then I found This one.....

and thought I could do that!!!!!!!! Stripped out gun bay! Flat tyres (tires).
Im expecting a resin engine, can't help myself, and may leave the prop off.
Open some inspection panels. A few other odds and ends. Started cutting the gun and ammo bay covers off!
Yes??????