JohnB

Nice build! I like it. 🙂

Outstanding!

Since this one didn't turn out very well I've decided to strip it and start over. The NMF just didn't work out.

Completed. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/21011-p-47-razorback-kokomo-kid-rfi/

This Miniart P-47 turned out much better that my previous "N". Before starting I over sprayed everything with Alclad Flat Grey Primer and Micro Filler to try to minimize the rivet details. It's OOB except for the Monogram cowling and prop. Painted with Testors and Tamiya. Decals are from the kit. 🙂

About done with painting except for a few touch ups.

I think the Miniart windscreen and canopy is more accurate Hubert. Too bad about the rivets though.

I looked at several on-line reviews of the Miniart P-47's and saw nothing but praise for the kits. No mention whatsoever of the over done rivets although none of the photos of NMF builds are sharp and clear closeups. I don't know what to think!!! 🙄 I wonder if my kit was a aberration.

Good progress. I oversprayed the model with Alclad Grey Primer/Micro Filler to try to reduce the rivet details. Next step is paint the white tail and the wing leading edge areas.

The big plus for the Academy kit is no rivets. The Miniart rivets are far too accentuated and it, to me, detracts from the looks. I'm working on a Miniart razorback which I oversprayed with Alclad Grey Primer and Micro Filler to try to reduce the visibility of the rivets. We'll see how that works out. In future I'll go with Hasegawa, Tamiya or Academy when it comes to P-47's.

Hmmmmmm.....BIG difference. If I decide I want to build another 1/48 P-47 I guess I'll go with Academy. I have a Miniart P-47D-30 I'll let go if anybody wants it. 🤪

This one is next up. Ought to be a colorful eye catcher. 🙂 I'm replacing the VERY fiddly kit cowling with a Monogram cowling and engine front. Fits okay after a little trimming to the inner surfaces.

Thank you Martin! I very much appreciate the kind comment. 🙂 A razorback "D" is next. 🙂

Look closer Kevin. I did 3 different shades on panels.

Done a RFI. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/20997-miniart-p-47n-done/

Calling this one done. It's a nice kit with mostly good fit. The 4 piece cowling can be a bit of a hassle. I'd much rather a one piece cowling a la Monogram. The rivet detail, unfortunately, is somewhat over done and really shows on a NMF model. However, the decals are great. Nice and thin and the carrier film just disappears after application. I replaced the kit prop with one from my stash which is accurate for this a/c. Painted with Alclad. I intend to build some more of the Miniart P-47's since it's enjoyable to build and there are MANY schemes available. I hope you like it. 🙂

Thanks. It was quite fiddly but I finally got it all "right". A one piece cowling would have been much better.

Thanks Kevin. I think the rivet details are a bit over done which really shows up with the natural metal finish. Just have to live with it. 🙂

That's how it usually works out......😃

Painting completed Decals next including the little black pin stripe behind the yellow nose. 🙂

Looking really good Kevin. Great work! 🙂

We'll see. 🙂

About ready to start painting. 🙂

Making progress. Those little 1/48 parts can be a real 🫤 PITA to put in place.

I agree Kevin. Nice kits but a bit fiddly at times! 🙂