Falconxlvi Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 My first model for 2022 crossed the finish line this morning. I started this model in December of 2020. This is the 1/48 Tamiya P-47M with the following additions: - Eduard Löök Instrument Panel and Steelbelts - Quickboost resin gunsight - Added wiring to the instrument panel and gunsight - Aires R-2800 Late engine modified to fit the kit firewall - Quickboost oil cooler and wastegate interiors - Eduard Photoetch Gunbay - GasPatch .50 Cal Flexible Ammo Belts (2x) - Eduard Brassin Wheels - Brake lines added with copper wire - HGW Wet Transfer rivets adapted from the P-47D set - Brengun resin flaps - Master Models metal barrels and pitot tube - Eduard P-47D stencils on the propeller - Mix of Aeromaster and kit decals on the airframe - Eduard canopy masks - Added fuel tank plumbing and a new filler cap on the drop tank Primary colors are Mr Color 71 Midnight Blue on the top surface and Tamiya LP-11 Silver on the bottom surfaces. Accent red is Mr Color 327 USAF Thunderbird Red. Thanks for taking a look! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Steve, Absolutely gorgeous! Very well done and just a great build to watch come to fruition. You painting really takes this to another level. Take care, Mr. Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 That's a beautiful work, Steve; it was worth the wait to see it complete; the riveting adds a lot of interest to the paint. Thanks for sharing Carlos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 On 2/22/2022 at 2:19 PM, Mr.Happy said: Steve, Absolutely gorgeous! Very well done and just a great build to watch come to fruition. You painting really takes this to another level. Take care, Mr. Happy Thanks Mr Happy! Sorry for the delayed response. It was a fun project and a bit of different finish from the usual drab greens and grays. I am glad you liked it! On 2/23/2022 at 12:35 PM, cruiz said: That's a beautiful work, Steve; it was worth the wait to see it complete; the riveting adds a lot of interest to the paint. Thanks for sharing Carlos Thanks Carlos! I agree that the rivets really help add some interest to a monotone paint finish. They are definitely a cool aftermarket product and it won’t be the last time I use HGW rivets! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 That's an inspiration. I need to do one of those. Geoff M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Amazing work, all around. That camo work is amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Very nice result, really that worn look of the grey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 On 4/7/2022 at 10:37 AM, Geoff M said: That's an inspiration. I need to do one of those. Geoff M Thanks Geoff, I’d highly recommend the Tamiya M kit! The three schemes in the box are quite eye-catchy! On 5/13/2022 at 8:35 PM, FlyAndFight said: Amazing work, all around. That camo work is amazing. Thanks- I appreciate it. On 5/15/2022 at 2:44 PM, BastianD said: Very nice result, really that worn look of the grey. Thank you! The pre-shading really gave that finish some depth and I’m glad it photographed well enough to show that. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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