P-47N Build Log
This actually turned out very well, I'm very happy with it, but the picture doesn't do it justice. Barely visible in the final build though
My reference photo
landing gear installed, and engine paint drying
main body, and wing uppers
closeup of some of the seam work I did
Loading in the pilot
In order to secure the cockpit, I needed to add some spare sprue as anchors. Nothing really holds it in otherwise.
Another fit issue, the gun covers on one side are completely misshapen
But its nothing a little putty can't fix
The tail landing gear piece is equally odd, leaving a big gaping hole into the fuselage.
Everything built, ready to begin painting
The few extra pieces that need to be primed with the body
First coat of paint. The blue I used (MM Insignia Blue) is a little darker than I'd like, so tomorrow, I'm going to pick up something lighter and try again
Very happy with how the paint job turned out
I redid all the blue with Cobalt Blue, which I like much better.
Assembly complete, and all painting done
build/paint complete, decals next
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18 February 2014, 05:25
JohnnyOThanks, its been a bit slow going due to other committments, I'll try to get some more pictures up in the next few days
1 April 2014, 13:01
JohnnyOI'm a little unsure how I'm going to do that exactly. I bought some Aluminum metalizer from Testors I was planning on using. However, it appears that 1) You need to use it on bare plastic (not primed), and you can't really paint over it very well.
So, I'm going to try and paint it backwards. I'll paint the blue detailing first, then olive drab glare reducer. Then I'll mask over all that, and finally spray the aluminum. I don't know if it will work, but its the best idea I've had so far. If anyone has a better idea, please leave me a message in the comments.
2 April 2014, 00:56
Clifford KeeslerInteresting project. Is the kit any good.I have used that paint before and the way you are doing it is how I do it. but I have painted it over a coat of gloss black primer and it worked ok.
2 April 2014, 13:17
JohnnyOThe kit is pretty good. Overall things seems to fit together well, and the detail is good. Some annoyances in the build/paint order. Like the full landing gear needs to be sealed into the wings before you can paint the wings, so that will be a lot of masking work I'm sure.
Good to hear that the aluminum paint still works over a primer. That might change my plans slightly, I may prime the whole thing first in that case, rather than trying to selectively prime one area and not the other.
2 April 2014, 14:43
JohnnyOI take back some of my earlier comments on the fit. Things are not progressing as well as I'd like. The cockpit just kind of floats there, I needed to do a lot of extra work to try and secure it.
6 April 2014, 01:15
Wim van der LuijtA P-47 with nose art.....how did I manage to miss this....It's looking good so far. I've only used Alclad for natural metal, but that goes on best over gloss black or white as well
6 April 2014, 05:04
Alexander Perovhi I made this set is really fixed landing gear bring a lot of inconvenience and I glossy varnish took metallic luster
6 April 2014, 06:32
JohnnyOA few more pictures of some of the fit/build issues I'm working through, just in case any else wants to tackle this kit in the future.
6 April 2014, 19:48
JohnnyOEverything is assembled, and all the seams have been worked, next step is primer
11 April 2014, 02:43
JohnnyOPretty happy with the finish from the metalizer, going to let it cure for a little longer, but I think it looks good.
19 April 2014, 04:25
JohnnyOA quick tip on the metalizer, it definitely needs to be buffed out with some cotton balls/cotton swabs after it dries. It leaves a powdery coating after painting which buffs out really nice. Painting/build is now complete, decals are next on the agenda. Should be able to finish this one up soon.
20 April 2014, 20:26
Wim van der LuijtNice clean finish! The windshield position is slightly wrong somehow....other than that it looks good to me
24 April 2014, 13:20
Clifford KeeslerLooks good to me, the nice thing with the buffing metalizer paints, is you can shade different panels by buffing more or buffing less.
25 April 2014, 02:37
JohnnyOAfter I added the metalizer, but before the decals/sealer, I buffed the metal paint with some cotton balls and Q-Tips, seemed to bring out a nice shine in the end product. I'd recommend wearing latex gloves while doing it to avoid accidental fingerprints, especially if you have a two-tone model, like this one.
25 April 2014, 13:29
