1/48 1967 Monogram Thunderbolt P-47D

[Lee Drennen]

I bought this about 3yrs ago started it and stopped. Tonight I picked it back up and painted the Cockpit and wheel wells interior green. I like build these oldies hope you enjoy the pics.

 

[boatman]

Lookin good keep at it

 

[colin m]

I look away for a second and he builds an aircraft. Talk about quick.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks for the complements

Colin. I built the plane about 3yrs ago and painted it then set it a side till last week. I ordered some decals for it they should be here soon.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Lee
After 3 years it deserve to be finished. Looking good for a golden oldie that wasn't state of the art when released
Jim

 

[Fernando N]

Nice work so far Lee, love that old box “1/4 scale’’.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Jim. Thanks Yes it needs to be finished and some justice. She’s pretty basic but I love building these guys and take them a little farther with the items we now have at our disposal. I knew the decals were very bad so I cut the instrument panel out and glue into place and hand painted around it I might try to put some Krystal Klear on it but I will test it first. Thanks for stopping by and your more than welcome to follow

Fernando. Glad you like it means a lot thanks for the complement these were the best of the best in the 60s

 

[Lee Drennen]

Not much work tonight but I got the prop and wheels painted and done a quick test fit

 

[Lee Drennen]

Worked a little bit on the bird tonight. Painted the engine and gave it a light weathering. Also painted the wheels and prop and install them now off to the cockpit

 

[papa 695]

Looking good Lee, I've heard of letting the paint cure, But 3 years ?

 

[Lee Drennen]

Ian. Thanks it should be cured by now I’m still finding some dust spots on it thanks for stopping by

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Looking good Lee .

 

[Lee Drennen]

SWR. Thanks for the complement I hope the decals will be here today this have been a fun build it’s my first 1/48

 

[Lee Drennen]

The decals came in the mail today I decided on which one I’m going to do. I must say these are one of the best decal sets I’ve seen hope the go on as well.

 

[Mini Me]

Nice one Lee, I always liked the "Flying Brick". Best Ground Attack Bird of WW2 IMHO! Rick H.

 

[Jakko]

Best Ground Attack Bird of WW2 IMHO!

Il-2 aficionados might disagree

 

[Jim R]

Hi Lee
This is looking far better than it should. You're doing a great job and the new decals will bring it to life.
Jim

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Have fun with the decals .

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. Thanks for the stopping by. They where one of the best in Europe in my book. It wasn’t no Spit. or Mustang but it was a great work horse. Still one of my favorite aircraft

Jim. Thanks for the complement I know these are old but still a lot of fun to build there’s so much hidden beautify in these old kits that modelers overlook. It’s a 51yr old kit and the detail is far a head of its time. I’m glad you think it’s worth building you are among the few anymore.

SWR. I’m going to give it a shot when I’m well rested so I can have lots of patience

 

[minitnkr]

Looking very good. Built one back in the day in camo. One of my favs. PaulE