Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D, GC II/5 La Fayette Corsica, Summer 1944
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Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D, GC II/5 La Fayette Corsica, Summer 1944
My last model for 2017 just scrapes in under the wire!
Ever since I saw the French markings offered in the old FROG P-47 kit I have had a hankering to build one like that. So a Hasegawa example was set aside for that project, and Model Art provided a nice selection of French P-47s. Work commenced in my Workbench Window about here:
http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=471&start=1305
I am sure that the old Hasegawa kit is not perfect, but I reckon it scrubs up quite well.
All I added were seatbelts, a control stick (none in the kit), landing, recognition and nav lights, and a hole in the starboard leading edge near the cabin intake for the gun camera. And I replaced the pitot tube with a pin. If I had realised it would be so obvious, I would have used some of my old Aeroclub PE sway braces for the bombs. I suspect a modern kit would do that better.
Painted mainly in Xtracolour enamels, with Humbrol support!
Decals performed well. My first use of Model Art decals.
I pre-shaded the under surfaces, and post-shaded the upper surfaces to represent fading. Tailwheel doors should be more horizontally mounted. Too bad. Let's call it weak hydraulics!
And here is a final pic with my earlier model (same kit) built around 20 years ago, painted in Xtracolour faded olive drab.
A very satisfying project for me!
Thanks for looking, and a Happy New Year to all!
David
Ever since I saw the French markings offered in the old FROG P-47 kit I have had a hankering to build one like that. So a Hasegawa example was set aside for that project, and Model Art provided a nice selection of French P-47s. Work commenced in my Workbench Window about here:
http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=471&start=1305
I am sure that the old Hasegawa kit is not perfect, but I reckon it scrubs up quite well.
All I added were seatbelts, a control stick (none in the kit), landing, recognition and nav lights, and a hole in the starboard leading edge near the cabin intake for the gun camera. And I replaced the pitot tube with a pin. If I had realised it would be so obvious, I would have used some of my old Aeroclub PE sway braces for the bombs. I suspect a modern kit would do that better.
Painted mainly in Xtracolour enamels, with Humbrol support!
Decals performed well. My first use of Model Art decals.
I pre-shaded the under surfaces, and post-shaded the upper surfaces to represent fading. Tailwheel doors should be more horizontally mounted. Too bad. Let's call it weak hydraulics!
And here is a final pic with my earlier model (same kit) built around 20 years ago, painted in Xtracolour faded olive drab.
A very satisfying project for me!
Thanks for looking, and a Happy New Year to all!
David
Re: Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D, GC II/5 La Fayette Corsica, Summer
Looks very good.
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Re: Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D, GC II/5 La Fayette Corsica, Summer
They are really good. You have achieved a very realistic level of fading and weathering.
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Re: Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D, GC II/5 La Fayette Corsica, Summer
That's a lovely build, and French markings suit the P-47.
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Re: Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D, GC II/5 La Fayette Corsica, Summer
Beautiful work. Someone (not me!!) wants to say nice pair of j--------!!!!
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Re: Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D, GC II/5 La Fayette Corsica, Summer
It was good to watch this coming together, David and what a final result. That is an excellent P-47 in a less than common scheme.
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Re: Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D, GC II/5 La Fayette Corsica, Summer
like I said in your WIP thread - the weathering is simply brilliant.
I've been studying your photos this morning and taking notes. I hope to replicate some of what you did here.
This build is on my Top Ten of 2017 list, for certain.
I've been studying your photos this morning and taking notes. I hope to replicate some of what you did here.
This build is on my Top Ten of 2017 list, for certain.
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Re: Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D, GC II/5 La Fayette Corsica, Summer
Thanks, fellow modellers! I am extremely flattered! My hat no longer fits!
Must remember that I have been a member of this forum for a few years now, and I have picked up loads of tips and good advice from you all.
Many thanks,
David
Must remember that I have been a member of this forum for a few years now, and I have picked up loads of tips and good advice from you all.
Many thanks,
David
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Re: Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D, GC II/5 La Fayette Corsica, Summer
Talk about a stunner! I really like those French markings which are not often seen on a Jug.
Outstanding!
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Re: Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D, GC II/5 La Fayette Corsica, Summer
Lovely looking P-47, and the 20 year old is a beauty too.
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Re: Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D, GC II/5 La Fayette Corsica, Summer
Excellent work David!
Best wishes
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Re: Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D, GC II/5 La Fayette Corsica, Summer
That looks great. As does the captured one. Any chance of more pics of the Luftwaffe one?
All the best.
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All the best.
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Re: Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D, GC II/5 La Fayette Corsica, Summer
Though not up to my present standard, I will dig up a couple more pics.Gregers wrote:Any chance of more pics of the Luftwaffe one?
Thanks, chaps.
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Re: Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D, GC II/5 La Fayette Corsica, Summer
Very nice, I like the French Markings
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