1/72 P-47D Thunderbolt “Pengie V” Capt. Boleslaw Gladych

[Lee Drennen]

While wrapping up my 1/48 Thunderbolt thought I would get started building this 1/72 scale one. This is my second 1/72 Thunderbolt I’ve built the first one was a 1963 Revell kit I built in 1989. I’ll be adding techmod decals and True Details resin wheels. Hope you Tag a long I’m posting intro pic. Updates will follow soon

 

[minitnkr]

Cool, always liked the "Jug".

 

[Mini Me]

Ditto that!! I love those big radials...not talking 'bout tires either! Have fun with this Lee
I'll follow along. Cheers Rick H.

 

[papa 695]

Nice one Lee. Which scheme are you going for.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Paul. Thanks for stopping by have a seat if you wish

Rick. Yes me too just love the Big Bird all around. Thanks for stopping by be glad to have you

 

[Lee Drennen]

Nice one Lee. Which scheme are you going for.

Ian. Thanks for stopping by this is the one I’ll be doing

 

[minitnkr]

Nice choice. PaulE

 

[Deleted member 4539]

This should be fun Lee.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Paul. I thought so too

Ralph. I know it is the Academy kits seems to go together really nice and tight and most have a seamless fit. And I can’t wait to see what those wheels and tires are going to look like. Thanks for stopping by

 

[Lee Drennen]

I got a little done tonight. I put some parts together and ready paint not much of a update

 

[Jakko]

You seem to have put the engine together slightly incorrectly: the cylinders should be staggered so that the rear row is visible between the front one. Cooling air would have a hard time getting to the rear cylinders the way you’ve got the engine there

 

[Lee Drennen]

Jakko
The engine is not glued together I know how the engine goes I just did that for a quick photo don’t worry your pretty head off it will be correct when assembly is ready

 

[Jim R]

Hi Lee
I'm in. Looks a nice paint scheme to do.
Jim

 

[Lee Drennen]

Jim thank you for stopping by I like that paint scheme also hope you stick around

 

[Jakko]

The engine is not glued together

In that case, ignore what I said I thought you’d glued it together like that.

 

[Lee Drennen]

In that case, ignore what I said I thought you’d glued it together like that.

Jakko
It’s all good I know you’re quick on the draw thanks for stopping by

 

[Lee Drennen]

Got some painting done tonight. I first primered it with a flat chalk black to achieve the darkest blue as possible and to get a shade affect also. I will let this cure very well before I paint the lower silver camouflage.

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Coming along nicely .

 

[Lee Drennen]

Painted the silver camo tonight. Going to get the cockpit painted and get this bird together

 

[Mini Me]

Beautiful work pard.