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

• Sep 23, 2014

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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!

 

• Sep 24, 2014

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Nice model and interesting subject!

 

• Sep 24, 2014

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Nicely done.

 

• Sep 24, 2014

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In my castle....

Nice one!

 

• Sep 24, 2014

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She really came out nicely!

 

• Sep 24, 2014

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Agreed.

 

• Sep 24, 2014

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Wildcat said:

Nice model and interesting subject!

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Thank you!

 

• Sep 24, 2014

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Nicely done.

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Thanks!

 

• Sep 24, 2014

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Thanks all!

 

• Sep 24, 2014

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

 

• Sep 25, 2014

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Crimea_River said:

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

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Thanks mate!

 

• Sep 27, 2014

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Good work!

 

• Sep 27, 2014

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Gnomey said:

Good work!

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Thanks mate!

 

• Sep 29, 2014

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Scrubbed up real nice!

 

• Sep 29, 2014

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Wayne Little said:

Scrubbed up real nice!

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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

 

• Oct 6, 2014

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Very interesting subject Paulo.

Muy bello modelo.
Saludos cordiales

 

• Oct 7, 2014

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SANCER said:

Very interesting subject Paulo.

Muy bello modelo.
Saludos cordiales

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Muchas gracias!

 

• Oct 11, 2014

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

 

• Oct 12, 2014

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

 

• Oct 12, 2014

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