P47D Brazilian 1st Squadron Italy 1944 (Academy 1/72)

[ArmouredSprue]

A few people know that Brazilian troops fought shoulder to shoulder with the Allies in Italy against the Axis during World War II.

Even fewer know that Brazilian pilots formed a squadron, the 1st Brazilian Squadron attached to the 350FG.

They flew the powerful P47D Thunderbolts.

I've used the good Academy kit with FCM decals to represent a plane flown by Cap. Fortunato. He was the creator of the distinctive armed ostrich painted on the port side of the motor cowling.

Cheers!

 

[Wildcat]

Nice model and interesting subject!

 

[Airframes]

Nicely done.

 

[Lucky13]

Nice one!

 

[vikingBerserker]

She really came out nicely!

 

[Wurger]

Agreed.

 

[ArmouredSprue]

Nice model and interesting subject!

Thank you!

 

[ArmouredSprue]

Nicely done.

Thanks!

 

[ArmouredSprue]

Thanks all!

 

[Crimea_River]

Agree. Nice work and good to see something a little different.

 

[ArmouredSprue]

Agree. Nice work and good to see something a little different.

Thanks mate!

 

[Gnomey]

Good work!

 

[ArmouredSprue]

Good work!

Thanks mate!

 

[Wayne Little]

Scrubbed up real nice!

 

[ArmouredSprue]

Scrubbed up real nice!

Thanks Wayne!
You'll be able to see it in flesh during SAPMA model expo on the 12th of October (at CBC gymnasium).
I also will display the P40 and my BF110C-4

Cheers
Paulo

 

[SANCER]

Very interesting subject Paulo.

Muy bello modelo.
Saludos cordiales

 

[ArmouredSprue]

Very interesting subject Paulo.

Muy bello modelo.
Saludos cordiales

Muchas gracias!

 

[Wayne Little]

saw it in the flesh today.....looks good close up too!

 

[ArmouredSprue]

Thanks Wayne! It was good to catch up with you today!

 

[Wayne Little]

A prize winner at the Expo also a pic to follow!