**** FINISHED: 1/48 P-47D Thunderbolt - Aircraft Nose Art GB.

[s1chris]

User Name: s1chris
First Name: Chris
Category: Novice/Beginner
Model: Tamiya 1/48 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt 'Razorback'
Add-ons: Loon Models Resin Search and Rescue accessories, The 5th ERS Decal set.

This aircraft belongs to Lt. Thomas E Barket and was based with the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron, based at Boxted.
This particular aircraft was lost on 13th March 1945 when it collided mid air with B-24 liberator 42-50359 'TARFU'.

So thanks to all that helped me out. Couldn't have got this finished as well as I have without it.

A couple of extra shots -

Cheers Chris

 

[Wurger]

A good job.

 

[s1chris]

Thanks Wojtec, it's got me hooked on group builds now.

Cheers Chris

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Very nicely done Chris.

 

[woody]

Nice job Chris.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Well done Chris, she really looks the part!

 

[s1chris]

Thanks all, glad you like it.

 

[Crimea_River]

Turned out nice Chris. Glad you're hooked on the GB's.

 

[fubar57]

Looks great Chris. Congrats on your first group build.

Geo

 

[meatloaf109]

A fine job!
Hope to see you in the next G.B. too!

 

[javlin]

Nice one Sir

 

[Wildcat]

Great work Chris!

 

[Wayne Little]

Chris, that's a damn nice effort for your first GB, look forward to your further participation!

 

[Airframes]

I agree with Wayne. Quick question - did you apply a gloss clear coat before the decals?

 

[s1chris]

Thanks all, now time to start improving.

Terry - only a semi gloss as I was to impatient to wait and go to the LMS to get some.
Failure on my part but I have had the decals for close to a year now and a couple broke up on application.
Will apply clear coat to them in future before application.

Cheers Chris

 

[Airframes]

Sorry Chris, I meant a clear gloss coat on the model.

 

[Rogi]

Looking real good

 

[Gnomey]

Nice work Chris!

 

[s1chris]

Cheers all.

Terry - yep it's me typing gobbledygook that confused things.
I meant yes I did apply to model before decal application. But only a semi gloss.

Cheers Chris

 

[Airframes]

OK, thanks Chris. You'll find that a full gloss coat will make application easier, and the decals will adhere and 'bed down' better. Once fully set, any decal residue is easily cleaned off, and then apply another gloss coat, followed by the finish clear coat as required - that is, matt, semi-matt, gloss or whatever is needed for the finish of the real aircraft.