TheRealMrEd Posted March 8, 2023 Report Share Posted March 8, 2023 Hello again. For a long time, I had considered building the old Lindberg 1/72 P-47B, in 1/72 scale. I had acquired various parts, cowling, engine, cockpit, vertical stabilizer/rudder, main gear, wheels, prop and so forth to bring the kit closer to today's' standards. In the end, I decided it was easier to simply fall back on my usual methods, namely modifying an Academy P-47D razorback kit, by shortening the cowl a scale 8 inches, sanding off the "belly bulge", and some other small detail to make a P-47B. I did, however, use the original decals from the old Lindberg kit, as they were pristine. I also gave them a couple of coats of Microscale Decal Film, just to be safe. I was modeling Col "Hub" Zemke's P-47B, when it was working up with the 56th Fighter Group at Farmingdale, NY, prior to shipping to England in WWII: Here's how the model turned out: In retrospect, I probably should have replaced the old Lindberg roundels with modern decals, as they are thick, and maybe not quite the right shade... call it nostalgia for the old kit, I guess. I had last built one around 1972. Anyway, I've finally gotten an actual P-47B for the collection. Not perfect, but better than what I had! Thanks for looking, Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted March 8, 2023 Report Share Posted March 8, 2023 That looks spot on and very well done! Congratulations! Way to go Ed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Very sharp and "svelte" looking T-Bolt! Also a great tribute to one of our great aces and leaders of WWII. Gil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stikpusher Posted March 22, 2023 Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 Very nice looking early Jug! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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