P47D C1 FAB WWII (Academy 1/72)

[Paulo Castro]

A few people know that Brazilian troops fought shoulder to shoulder with the Allies in Italy against the Axis during World War II.


Even fewer know that Brazilian pilots formed a squadron, the 1st Brazilian Squadron attached to the 350FG.


They flew the powerful P47D Thunderbolts.


I've used the good Academy kit with FCM decals to represent a plane flown by Cap. Fortunato. He was the creator of the distinctive armed ostrich painted on the port side of the motor cowling.


Here the photos:


























As usual, comments and critics are welcome!


Cheers


Paulo

 

[0ne48thtel]

Nice clean build Paulo always nice to have a bit of history with it.

 

[papa 695]

A cracking build Paulo and like Terry said also nice to read a bit of history too

 

[flyjoe180]

Great looking Jug Paulo. I did not know that Brazil had a squadron involved, good history there, and nice to see a P-47 in some different markings.

 

[Robert1968]

Agree with Joe ( I was unaware of the Brazilian involvement) but it is nice to see "the Jug" in differant hands and markings than the usual USAF


That's a cracking looking model and depicting it armed to the teeth is great Paulo


Lovely paintwork and decalling and subtle weathering


Well done


Robert

 

[Paulo Castro]

Cheers mates!

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Nice one Paulo.

 

[BigZimmo]

Another cracker, Paulo. Your modelling-factory runs at full speed, mate!!!

 

[PhilJ]

You've shown us a Brazilian before I'm sure, another great subject and I nice bubbletop p47d. What a beast!


Cheers


Phil

 

[demon]

Nice bit of history and a nice unusual subject


Roger

 

[Paulo Castro]

Another cracker, Paulo. Your modelling-factory runs at full speed, mate!!!

It's because I'm showing you my collection going back 3 years. I usually build 3-5 models a year!