Thunderbolt GB 2016

Modeling Subjects Group Builds
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This is the official thread for the Thunderbolt GB 2016. The build is open to all things thunderbolt, including the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, Macchi C.202 Folgore, and the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden. Thanks to modelcrazy & Cdn Colin for bringing the latter two to my attention. If anyone knows of another Thunderbolt, let me know and I’ll add it to the list. Edit: The SAAB J-37 Viggen will also be added to the list. Thanks to tempestjohnny for bringing it to my attention.

The rules are simple:

-Any scale

-OOB or aftermarket goodies ok

-Crossovers welcome

-Partially built up to fuselage halves glued together

-WIP pics a must!

-Have fun enjoying this great hobby[:D]

The build will start October 1st 2016 & run until October 1st 2017. You are welcome to join anytime during the build timeframe.

I made up a couple of badges that we can vote on and see which we like best. I’m also open to anyone who wants to submit a badge for voting[:D]

I had AC/DC running through my head while I was making these so I had a little fun with the last one[;)]

Any questions please ask. Join up and have some fun building!

REFERENCE MATERIAL:

lawdog’s tutorial on wiring a radial engine -

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/t/149327.aspx

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Roster:

Bish - 1/72 Academy P-47D

crown r n7 - 1/48 Tamiya P-47M

lewbud - 1/72 Academy A-10A

Rigidrider - TBD

rocker286 - Revell P-47D

2017-09-27_11-55-10

taxtp - 1/72 Academy P-47D

mrmike - 1/32 Hasegawa Bubbletop

Tal Afar Dave - 1/48 Revell/Monogram A-10

lawdog114 - 1/48 Tamiya P-47D Bubbletop

BradonK 1/48 Tamiya P-47D Bubbletop

Timdude - TBD

Timdude’s son [:D]

modelcrazy - 1/48 Hasegawa Macchi 202 Folgore

modelcrazy - 1/48 Hobby Boss P-47D Bubbletop

Rob S. - A-10

BrandonD - Tamiya Razorback

P-47 01 copy

Hasegawa Macchi C.202 Folgore

tempestjohnny - 1/48 Hasegawa P-47D Razorback (2)

blkhwkmatt - TBD

Rooster513 - 1/72 Hasegawa P-47D

1/48 Tamiya P-47D Bubbletop

Cdn Colin - 1/48 Tamiya J2M

Toshi - 1/72 Hasegawa J2M3 Raiden

Axemanwb - 1/48 Testors P-47D

Keyda81 - Revell 1/48 A10 Thunderbolt

bpanzer322 - Tamiya A-10 Thunderbolt

Hunter - Tamiya 1/48 A-10A Thunderbolt

oortiz10 - Monogram 1/48 P-47D Razorback

oortiz10 - Hobbyboss 1/48 P-47D Bubbletop

oortiz10 - Hasegawa 1/48 P-47D Bubbletop

oortiz10 - Hasegawa 1/48 P-47D Bubbletop

68GT - 1/48 Revell P-47N

Texas Tbone - 1/72 Tamiya P-47D Razorback

MrStecks - 1/48 Tamiya P-47D Bubbletop

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Count me in Academy 1/72nd P-47D. As for the badge, i would say the last one.

And what programe do you use to make your badges.

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Got you down Bish. I made them right in Microsoft word. I found a pic I like and just added Word Art. Anyone else use something different?

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I use paint.net, but i alwyas struggle to remeber how to do the effects. I might give the word art a try.

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Yes Yes THUNDERBOLT GRRRRRR!!

Too bad you can’t attach AC/DC’s Thunderstruck to the badge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDtGgvmRlr4

Thunderjet, Thunderchief and of course the Thunderbolt.

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Rooster the SAAB J-37 Viggen means Thunderbolt

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Put me down for two Hasegawa 48th Razorback D’s. Thanks. The third one is my choice for a badge

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I like the 2nd badge. I’m in with a tamiya 1/48 P-47M

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Thanks tj, I’ll get it added to the list.

I’ll get crown and your builds added to the roster.

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I think I shall start with the Academy A-10A in 1/72. If time allows, there is a chocolate brown Cuban offering on Aztec’s Juicy Jugs that I’ve been contemplating since I got the sheet.

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I’m in with the 1/32 Hasegawa Bubbletop, a replica of my Dad’s plane from WWII. He flew with the 365th Fighter Bomber Group of the Ninth Air Force. the “H*** Hawks”.

The kit is started, but well shy of joining the fuse. I’ll get some pics up soon. I’m also likin’ the 2nd badge - cool Heritage Flight photo!

Mike

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You can put me in with Tamiya’s J2M in 1/48.

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Hmmm, What about P-38 Ligtning? Thunder and lightning go hand in hand you know…

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Sorry cbaltrin, I think we are going to stick with things named/nicknamed “thunderbolt” for this build. I do want to build a P-38 sometime so maybe a lightning GB is in the future…

I’ve got the Roster updated…starting to fill out nicely[:D]

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Please put me in for a Hasegawa 1/72 Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden (Jack) Type 21. Thank you.

Toshi

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Glad to have you aboard Toshi! I’ve added you to the roster!

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Hi Rooster,

I think that Ford made a Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt back in the 1st half of the 60s. I have a Revell kit of it, but I’m not going to build it this time.

I’ll go for an Academy 1/72 P-47D please.

I like the 2nd badge.

Cheers

Tony

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Great! Roster is updated with your entry Tony.

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I’d like to join in on this. I have a Testors (yes Testors) 1/48 P-47D thats been on the shelf for 2 decades or so. I bought it off ebay i believe. It even came with resin for the cockpit and guns.