Twin Engine Thunderbolt in 1/72nd Scale

[SaparotRob]

I'm looking forward to the completion of this marvelous bird.

 

[Gnomey]

Looks good so far Glenn!

 

[T Bolt]

I'm liking the set-up of the 8 gun nose of the late model A-26/B-26 Invader for this twin Thunderbolt. I have already started on it and will also add 2 cannon down low and further back. I hope to have it far enough along to take some pictures tonight.

 

[T Bolt]

I drilled out the eight 50 cal. gun ports in the nose as well as the two cannon ports underneath, cut out the landing gear openings in the nacelles, scribed in all the panel lined on the nose and nacelles and wet sanded everything with 600 grit, then 800 grit and lastly 1200 grit.
Everything is now ready for the final assembly

 

[rochie]

Looks great Glenn

 

[Vic Balshaw]

A lot of surgery there Glenn, it's going to look good.

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Very impressive, Glenn

 

[Gnomey]

Looks good so far Glenn!

 

[T Bolt]

The wings have been glued to the fuselage, along with the horizontal tail surfaces (the cowlings are just taped there for show). The fit looks to be pretty good so I should soon be ready to start the paint.

It almost looks like it could fly

 

[fubar57]

That is something else, Glenn

 

[GrauGeist]

This is so cool!

You're doing an awesome job, Glenn!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

That looks real cool and with a couple of power plants like that, it'll probably break the sound barrier!

 

[Wurger]

 

[Lucky13]

Smashing job Glenn!

 

[T Bolt]

Thanks guys!

How about a 3 engine Thunderbolt?
Just kidding........... Although, it does look rather Italian..........

 

[Maty12]

Looking great, Glenn! Love the proportions, makes it look super powerful and speedy

 

[T Bolt]

Looking great, Glenn! Love the proportions, makes it look super powerful and speedy

I think adding a couple of feet to the wingspan made a big difference, although it meant cutting up a third P-47 kit

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far Glenn!