1/48 Tamiya P-47D40

Gallery Article by Tolga Ülgür on Oct 6 2015

 

      

This is 1/48 Tamiya P-47D-40 with the markings of “Big Stud” flown by Colonel Bob Baseler in 1944.

The base kit is Tamiya P-47M. Cockpit was modified with an Eduard instrument panel and seat belts.

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Painting was done with Alclad lacquers as usual.  Wheels replaced by Ultracast goodies.

“Big stud” decal and code number “88” are from old Hasegawa kit (JT41). Checkers are from Barracudacal BC48001 P-47 Thunderbolts - Part 1.

Note that gun barrels #1 and #4 are removed.

Happy modeling.

Tolga Ülgür

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Photos and text © by Tolga Ülgür