**** DONE: GB-56 1:48 P-47D Bubbletop – Thunderbolts and Lightnings

[Totalize]

She's looking good Vic.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

My thanks David, much appreciated.

 

[Wayne Little]

Agree with David, that's looking pretty good.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Thanks Wayne.

 

[T Bolt]

Looking very spiffy Vic!

 

[Gnomey]

Nice work so far Vic!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Many thanks Glenn and Hugh, appreciated.

 

[Donivanp]

STUNNING VIC Ol' boy simply stunning! I've been amiss not keeping up!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

OHH Don, now I'm all embarrassed, but thanks a bunch anyway.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

My replacement decals arrived from Canada so were all set to try and get this boy finished an tucked away. I'm off to Melbourne for a very long weekend, get back mid next week so nothing will be happening for a while.

Happy hunting folks.

 

[Donivanp]

Make it happen Mr. Vic old boy

 

[Wurger]

 

[rochie]

Really like that Vic

 

[Wayne Little]

Enjoy your down time...

 

[Crimea_River]

Looks like the dogs led was quick. Must have been chasing cats....

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Looks like the dogs led was quick. Must have been chasing cats....

Or being chased by a bear.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Well folks, it took a couple of days after my short break to pluck up the courage to apply these last two decals that I had stuffed up. I did them yesterday and then had a large whisky to calm my nerve. Consequently, after the drink I decided it prudent not to continue with the modelling. 🥃 🥴 However, today I've had a good long crack at it and were almost home and hose. Just needs a quick dull coat spray tomorrow before it gets too hot and then I can add the final bits.

This is how she stands now:

Thanks for for satisfying your curiosity and having a squint.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Bad night again Terry!

 

[Airframes]

Sort of. Still trying to get my sleep pattern in order, but keep waking up due to discomfort / pain.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Know the feeling, kind of knocks the sh*t out of you.