Hey guys, this is Tamiya’s 1/48th P-47M. I got it in the Secret Santa 3 Group Build from Leaadas. I used Superscale decals to model Eugene Andermatt’s aircraft. Here’s a picture of the man himself:
I also used a Lion Roar seatbelt and a Quickboost gunsight, as well as lots and lots of wire for the 36 ignition wires. Here’s a bit of a recap followed by the finished product. As always, questions, comments, or criticism is appreciated!
Hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did building it. Up next is the Accurate Miniatures B-25C/D painted as “Dirty Dora”
Outstanding model! Let’s see, where do I start - I especially like the rudder pedals, instrument panel and aerial. The alignment of your guns and landing gear look great as well.
Thanks everyone! This aircraft was from the 56th FG, Hub Zemke’s outfit. They had some very interesting schemes, for sure!
The metallic paints are Alclad (I learned A LOT about that stuff with this build, btw), and most of the other colors are Model Master Enamel, with some Tamiya Acrylic thrown in. I used Promodeler’s dark wash for the light colors and a raw sienna wash for the dark color.
This kit has the most accurate kit cockpit I’ve ever seen. I was looking through my Detail&Scale book and almost everything that was in the pictures was in the plastic.
Jerry, it’ll definitely be in the show. It won’t be a winner, I’m putting those hopes on my Corsair!
Don, here’s how I made the coil: I took a wire and cut all the insulation off. Inside were tiny strands of copper. I take this and wrap it around a #80 drill bit a few times (until it’s long enough) and squish the wire together as I go. Then I cut the excess off, paint it aluminum, and when it dries I slide it off the bit and on to the antenna wire I’ve already glued to one part of the plane. I use superglue to hold it in place. It’s a little out of scale, but I feel like it adds a lot to the model. What’s a little artistic license now and then? If you’d like I can post a small photo tutorial…
That’s an electric 'bolt.[bgr] I think I’ll bookmark this as a reference for the 1/144 Bolt I’ve got on the bench. Definately one of the odder schemes I’ve seen on a bolt.
Thanks; the description will suffice. I figured it was something like what you described, but the wire just seemed so fine. It doesn’t appear to be out of scale, and you are correct that little things like that add alot.
