Hasegawa P-47D up

[JohnB]

This one has been on the shelf looking back at me for a while so I've decided to go on and build it. This is the "Dottie Mae" kit with all the Eduard after market included in the box. I really wanted to do "Tallahassee Lassie" but haven't been able to find any decals for the nose art so I have settled on a similar one that is included in the kit "Pilots Dream IV". I intend to build it OOB using the Eduard stuff that comes in the kit. Should make a nice looking Jug.

 

 

 

 

[KevinM]

That's a Nice Scheme John jugs are great!😋

[JohnB]

1 hour ago, KevinM said:

That's a Nice Scheme John jugs are great!😋

I agree Kevin. They have always been TWO of my favorite things. 🤪

[GazzaS]

Nice work on that office, John.  Nice to see a jug up.

[BlrwestSiR]

Great work John. Can't wait to see more. 

Carl

[Peterpools]

John

Nice call for your next build and so glad it's a Jug. I do like the scheme, markings and it being a NMF. As always will be front centered front row for the build. 

One nice looking front office. BTW, are the kit decals the newer type Eduard now uses with the peel away clear film? I tested them when they first came out and removing the clear film didn't seem to be an issue. Since then, I've seen lots of videos on the subject and the system does seem to be well accepted. Any thoughts on how you are going to handle the decals? 

 

 

[JohnB]

10 hours ago, GazzaS said:

Nice work on that office, John.  Nice to see a jug up.

Thanks Gaz. All of it is OOB.

[JohnB]

10 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Great work John. Can't wait to see more. 

Carl

Thank you Carl. This kit is such a easy build it should go fairly fast. Everything FITS!

[JohnB]

40 minutes ago, Peterpools said:

John

Nice call for your next build and so glad it's a Jug. I do like the scheme, markings and it being a NMF. As always will be front centered front row for the build. 

One nice looking front office. BTW, are the kit decals the newer type Eduard now uses with the peel away clear film? I tested them when they first came out and removing the clear film didn't seem to be an issue. Since then, I've seen lots of videos on the subject and the system does seem to be well accepted. Any thoughts on how you are going to handle the decals? 

 

 

Thanks Peter. As far as I can tell the decals are the "old" style.

[JohnB]

I added some strip plastic to the cowl interior for a bit more detail.

[Peterpools]

1 hour ago, JohnB said:

Thanks Peter. As far as I can tell the decals are the "old" style.

John

Thanks for the info

[JohnB]

Making good progress. Just about ready to attach the wings.

[KevinM]

Looking awfully Sharp John!

[Peterpools]

John

Looking so good and every build, you just keep amazing me at your ever-increasing speed and yet, your high level of work never varies. 

 

[JohnB]

12 hours ago, KevinM said:

Looking awfully Sharp John!

Thanks Kevin.

[JohnB]

52 minutes ago, Peterpools said:

John

Looking so good and every build, you just keep amazing me at your ever-increasing speed and yet, your high level of work never varies. 

 

Thank you Peter. This is such a EASY kit to build it just doesn't demand a lot of time to "adjust" something, etc. Nearly a shake and bake! LOL

[Peterpools]

John

Sounds good but for me, always needing a diet, I can't handle 'shake and bake' as it has too many calories🙃

 

 

[Irishman1]

Another modeler to watch for tips on improving my skills!! Artist for sure

[Spitfire]

Fast as usual and looking good, I must try one of those kits one day.

Cheers

Dennis

[JohnB]

4 hours ago, Irishman1 said:

Another modeler to watch for tips on improving my skills!! Artist for sure

You are too kind! LOL🙄

[JohnB]

3 hours ago, Spitfire said:

Fast as usual and looking good, I must try one of those kits one day.

Cheers

Dennis

Thanks. You would be glad you did!

[JohnB]

Today I decided to apply the invasion stripes under the wings before attaching them to the fuselage. Easier to handle, etc. I'll apply the under fuselage one's later today. (I don't usually use acrylics but those Mr. Color paints I used for the stripes sure did behave well. I think I will begin to use them more in future. I was a bit disappointed in the MM acrylics.)

[BlrwestSiR]

Just motoring along there John. Good idea on the invasion stripes to do them first. 

Carl

[JohnB]

Just now, BlrwestSiR said:

Just motoring along there John. Good idea on the invasion stripes to do them first. 

Carl

Thank you Carl. Any thing to make it easier and negate the cuss-factor. LOL

[Peterpools]

John

Invasion stripes look so good and acrylic paints no less. I'm betting the wing/fuselage seam is perfect, which allows you to paint the wings off the fuselage. I tried it just once and for me, it wasn't a good decision. 

Earlier this year I started investing in Mig and Model Air paints again, as I decided to start breaking away from solvent based paints for health reasons. Very early this morning I was cleaning up some Mr Surfacer on the P-40 with Mr Color Self Leveling Thinner as always and the smell for the first time got to me. Not a smart move on my part, I quickly put on my respirator and opened the windows (it was 5:30 AM) and aired out the room for a good hour. Even though I'm heavily invested in MRP and Mr Color Lacquers, I'm for the most part going to stop using them and go back to my original plan of 100% acrylics and Ammo by Mig being my main pain as it is supposed to be 100% safe to use. I'm sure all the other acrylic/water based paints are close in safety.