Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
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May 30, 2015The kit comes with a nicely detailed resin cockpit.2
May 30, 2015Test Installation of the cockpit will hopefully save some aspirin later on.3
June 14, 2015There is a big difference between the kits oil cooler control door and Eduard’s replacements.4
June 16, 2015A simple but very effective improvement of the intercooler door.5
June 17, 2015Base coat consisting of a mixture of Tamiya green/yellow acrylics applied to the cockpit.6
June 19, 2015A subtle dark overall wash and black details painted.7
June 25, 2015Almost done.8
July 3, 2015The finished cockpit.9
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July 3, 201511
July 5, 2015During the assembly of the canopy track I realised I needed some better tools for handling etched parts. Now a photo etched bender tool from RP Toolz and a couple of tweezers from Adam Wilder is ordered.12
July 9, 2015Where there is hard to reach with any sanding tool I prefer to use a piece of plastic sheet or strip instead of putty. Saves a lot of time and Aspirin.13
July 11, 2015It's beginning to resemble a P-47 Thunderbolt...14
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July 15, 2015The engine ready for paint.16
July 23, 2015Engine and propeller painted and weathered. The prop needs a coat of matt varnish to be completed.17
July 25, 2015Almost ready for the paint booth.18
July 25, 201519
July 30, 2015Back from the paint booth.20
August 4, 2015All decals in place.21
August 4, 2015Next step is a subtle overall oil paint wash.22
August 14, 2015Raw umber oil wash done.23
August 17, 2015Ready for a couple of coats of varnish.24
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August 23, 2015Finished27
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