Official FMS 1500mm P-47D Razorback Thread

[jetfool]

f4uausie,
The kids did a really nice job. The turrent rotates and both machine guns travel up and down in the turrent. The prop cuffs are still not what I wanted but the student was pressed for time.
Best Regards, Rex

[f4u ausie]

Looks like they have done an awesome job rex

[jetfool]

I picked up the 3d parts that the HS class was working on for me for my P-47 and B-26 plus a modified spoke hub for Davegee's P-51. This was an extra project for 2 seniors that are planning on going to engineering school next year. If your looking for 3d parts check with your HS industrial classes. They are looking for projects that their students can see the final work.
Best Regards, Rex

[Grossman56]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAOD_8gPBcY

For all you Jug Meister's!
Great watching if you have a spare hour or two.

Grossman56

[Grossman56]

When you get nearer the end, the most subtle changes in the color is what you're going for. I just touch the paint with my brush. Hint: round objects like the eye lids are brighter at the center and fade to darker as they angle away from you, like a ball would

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[jetfool]

Dang Gummet, Dan! Just when I think I am finished with this bird you and Dave find more scale items to add. And now a reason to work on the Corsair too. Scale cockpits, sliding canopies, scale p&w engines.
Finishing up all my little boo-boos on the Corsair before the drive to Toledo next week. Hoping to have a lot of fun for 2 days at the show. I always buy more stuff than I need (or can afford) each year but it's like walking into a candy store.
Painting my Corsair pilot and using your tips. He isn't looking bad either.
Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

Rex old friend, get prepared to take the P 47 and the Corsair apart. I hate to do this to you buddy, but here. Make sure you're sitting down.
Sorry!

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

Dan,

A much simpler design to print than the STLs I bought for the Corsair's P&W.

I received the notice from 3DLabs for the P-47, but did not open the links.

That's the same designer where I bought the .50 Cal STL parts.

Cool stuff

Nicely done, Danger.

Best, LB

[Grossman56]

Rex old friend, get prepared to take the P 47 and the Corsair apart. I hate to do this to you buddy, but here. Make sure you're sitting down.

https://www.bastlero.com/product/pratt-whitney-r-2800-for-p-47-thunderbolt/

Sorry!

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[jetfool]

Guys,
Just a small update. The alum. spinner has turned out to be a little heavy for this foam model but looks great. The HS kids are working on a 3-d printed spinner, prop cuffs and some other design features and I'll know more in a couple of weeks what they have accomplished. Hope to have STL files to share after prototypes are proven. Work has slowed on the P-47 for me to Prepare my Corsair Birdcage for the Toledo show. Hope everyone has their winter projects ready for spring flying.
Best Regards, Rex

[f4u ausie]

Just watching a 1 month old p47 video (dronescapes). Very good.. but always learning.. some p47 launched off a carrier.. in the Pacific somewhere... They did not have tailhooks.. so must have been simply for delivery purposes??? Also did not know of them in the Pacific

[f4u ausie]

Absolutely

[jetfool]

F4uausie,
Thank you.
I like the matte finish also. I think I will give it a very slight dirty wash on the whole airframe to help blend graphics and paint together. I am afraid if I clear coat with poly-Cyrillic it will take the dullness out and become shiny which I'm not looking for. A subtle dirty wash will take that new airplane look away also. Make sense

[f4u ausie]

Looks absolutely beautiful jetfool.... Love the Matt finish
So many nice schemes available for a p47..

[jetfool]

Elbee,

I was using water to fix in place. afterwards I moved it out of the cradle to work on the wing and didn't realize I disturbed the graphic. Should have just quit for the night, live and learn! LOL
Your B-25 is coming together nicely.

Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

You probably do this, but I mist a little water on the area I am laying the graphic, especially the larger ones.

[jetfool]

Elbee,
At the time I grit my teeth over a boo-boo but making mistakes helps me learn to do it better. A little paint, new graphic and it will look like new.
The new paint job has really made this plane come alive and look bigger. The OEM is outstanding but in my minds eye this really is a battle tested P-47. After more detailing/worn look I will be pleased.

Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

jetfool

She is really coming together, Rex.

Shame about the Boo-boo, but we've all been there.

Again, great work, Sir.

Best, Steve

[jetfool]

It has been a little slow lately, cold, cold temps and watching too much TV shows.
I have been applying Callies graphics and nomenclature and looking for a better nomenclature placement sheet. The ones I have do not show all the placement information. Could someone post a better schematic?
The graphics are going on great but I did make a goof on the letter P. Pulled the paint down to the poly so I will need to repaint this aera and order a new graphic. Overall, this is really looking nice from where I stand.

Best Regards, Rex

[jetfool]

Grossman,
Glad to see you too are enjoying your airplane adventures. You should have a pretty good airforce come spring
Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

Grossman56

It's just the knowing, right, that there's something else going on under the hood.

Congrats, Danger, on a job well done.

Best, LB