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Gallery Article by Richard Kern |
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These are pictures
of a P-47B Thunderbolt built from the P-47D Thunderbolt kit from Academy. The
first step was to cut the 8 inch plug from the fuselage and reattach the forward
section. This was relatively easy, but the wing root caused some fit problems. I
dryfitted until I was satisfied with the fit then filled in some gaps with
superglue, sanded and the results can be seen.
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images below to see larger images
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Further
modifications were done on the "wet" belly of the kit. It was sanded
down and rescribed as to befit the B model which did not have the ability to
carry the centerline fuel tank of later models.
The engine cowl flaps were reduced by one on each side by sanding it clear and
the radio mast was positioned to lean forward as on a B model. I received
inspiration for this build when I saw my friend, Scott Brown, working on his
modification of the Tamiya P-47D Thunderbolt kit to a C model. Wow Scott did a
fantastic job you should see that one!!!!