Download cs p-47 paint schemes

I have developed 12 color profiles based on a publication by walt fink, doug gifford and jim pierce international plastic modelers society journal. Mar 30, 2019 pleasing study of an early republic p47 razorback thunderbolt model d flying with the 8th aafs 78th fighter group based at duxford, uk. Bob campaigned in many scale events with a smaller. Robust singleplayer campaigns that recreate the great battles of. I settled on what i thought was a best guess on this popular scheme, based upon the articles and photos i was able to find both in print and on the internet.

The republic p47 thunderbolt was a world war iiera fighter aircraft produced by the united. The republic p47 thunderbolt proved to be one of the best performing. This is a free update to allow owners of the maamsim r4ddc3c47 cd or download version for fs2004 to install and use the fs9 aircraft in flight simulator x. Evan is an awesome modeler and describes the tricks he used to tame the nmf inclu. Republic p47 thunderbolt singleseat, singleengine fighter. Posted by ebergerud on friday, november 18, 2011 4. Republic p47 thunderbolt propeller engined aircraft. Oct 23, 2010 im making a radio control model of the p 47 from scratch, but just wondering if any of you older military aviation junkies or younger ones, haha knew what some authentic paint schemes would be. Hangar 11 curtiss p40 kittyhawk gkitt new paint scheme.

P47 thunderbolt, nose art lady jane, piloted by john w. In my youth i would sure armed, but in my planes of wwii, i was immersed in 172 scale if you remember some details to consider estimates vikingberserker and andy, im all ears. As i did with the p 51 markings reference thread, i thought id do the p 47 as well. Apr 18, 20 i asked fms if they were considering releasing a p 47d razorback and they said not this year but next year is a possibility. It was the largest and heaviest singleengined fighter built during ww2. We use cookies to give you a great and free experience on our website. American nose art thunderbolt scheme a p47d thunderbolt nose art. We have included many of the older biplanes and early prop aircraft such as the tiger moth and the wwi red baron fokker. The curtiss p 6 hawk is an american singleengine biplane fighter introduced into service in the late 1920s with the united states army air corps and operated until the late 1930s prior to the outbreak of world war ii. Texas flying legends p47d 4227609 as she looked prior to her recovery from papua new guinea. Whether you are looking for a specific color or just looking around, glidden offers more than 1,000 paint colors. Here is the republic p47 thunderbolt modelers online reference for photos, kits, details, and references.

Truluck of the 63rd fighter squadron, 56th fighter group crashed p47 code unx of the 61st fighter squadron,56th fighter group p47d thunderbolt cs x 4274676 blondie ii of the 359th fighter group, 370th fs. Find it by title, product number, topic, company, scale. After flying p 40s and scoring three victories in a p 47, his first mustang named lambie ii, and then petie, was where he scored most of his kills in. The hottest products in the scale modeling community. The paint called out for the base color of the cockpit interior is tamiya x15. New and p47 were lost in action on 10 february 1945. And i can see how bringing other colors into the mix could really yield some depth and variation in a paint scheme, so ill be incorporating a few shades into the upper shading before the. Other models were retrofitted in the field with the. Irreplaceable reference for modelers and aviation fans.

P47d22 razorback skinpack p47 thunderbolt downloads. One of several gun harmonization schemes used on the p47. Not only because it was one of the hunters the most built up to our days 14 500 units but, because he was very effective in the missions of fire support, to the point that it eventually became its primary. About a month ago i bought this model to a collector of old models. Zobacz wiecej pomyslow na temat lotnictwo, mysliwce i ii wojna swiatowa. Unless otherwise indicated, all photos by michael benolkin. The propeller of the plane noticed a photo that has chipped paint and bazukas that did not exist in the plane when the pilot ended his commission. Nov 14, 2014 hello dear friends and colleagues in this beautiful hobby.

The eduard academy p47d in natural metal finish model. National air races, and the xp6a with wing surface radiators took first place, at 201 mph 323 kmh. P47d thunderbolt csx 4274676 blondie ii of the 359th fighter group. The 35th fighter group was reequipped with p 51ds in march 1945, having previously flown p 47 s. Roger starts out with a brief historical overview on how the p 47 came to be and its early operations with the eighth air force. Hangar 11 curtiss p40 kittyhawk gkitt new paint scheme revealed. Designed by north american aviation, the t6 is known by a variety of designations depending on the model and. Hangar 11 collection as weve been following here at warbirds news, the hangar 11 collection in north weald, uk has been in the process of stripping their curtiss p40 kittyhawk gkitt back to bare metal for a new paint scheme, but head honcho peter teichman went to great pains not to reveal what he was planning, only cryptically. While the connection between oilers bubbletop and razorback is unmistakable from the artwork and name, i concluded that there were enough differences to make the nose art decal for the bubbletop unsuitable for the razorback. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The p 47d razorback thunderbolt is an early version of the d, nicknamed for the ridge behind the cockpita skin pack of various razorbacks with my favorite paint schemes and units. I wanted to start this thread to show them how much support i think there would be for a razorback thunderbolt. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

P47 d razorback inprogress pics arc discussion forums. The curtiss p40 warhawk is an american singleengined, singleseat, allmetal fighter and. European theatre of operations smi library tomasz szlagor on. Detailing the bombs to make them more consistent with the reality slimming tail. Classic publications p47 thunderbolt units of the eighth air. Mar 26, 2014 the p47d23 its a early d model that have the razorback cockpit and it was widely used in europe. For some reason, my attempts to run tape around the inner lip always fail. One headache with the p47 or any radial piston engine with a gaping maw of a cowl is masking the painted. Ruben used krylon paint to finish this 80 wingspan, 22lb jug.

Im making a radio control model of the p47 from scratch, but just wondering if any of you older military aviation junkies or younger ones, haha knew what some authentic paint schemes would be. Though there are others that interest me more, an olive drab razorback with chipped and faded paint from use and showing war weariness overall has to be one of the most enduring symbols of the presence of the u. Republic p47d razorback version national museum of the usaf. Republic p47d30 thunderbolt, revell 04155 2002 scalemates.

Kit database scale modeling database stash manager. This collection of highly detailed p47 illustrations are accurate down to. P47d razorback thunderbolt cbi 1944 next photo p47 thunderbolt part 1 image 161 of 190 previous photo. P47 thunderbolt qif 4274702 clarkie of 361st fs, 356th fighter group at martlesham heath british p47 thunderbolt mk ii hd247 burma p47 4275217 nose art george of the 56th fighter group thunderbolt flown by 2lt john ross p47 thunderbolt code chk, serial 4229259 of the 365th fighter squadron, 358th fighter group.

If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place of purchase. Ive seen a scheme that included a silver fuselage and wing, with a green stripe on the top of the fueslage, and yellow stripes down the wing, with a red stripe on the cowling. Just picked up the kora 172 doublebolt conversion kit. Modelers have universally sung the praises of tamiyas p47 kits in 172 scale as a dream to build. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Paint schemes p47 2 p 47 thunderbolt, vintage aircraft, wwii aircraft. This high quality, 24x36 print depicts 50 of the more popular p47 thunderbolts and razorbacks seen over the skies of europe and the pacific during wwii. While flying p40s in the pacific with the 49th fg, landers scored six victories before being posted to the 8th air force in europe where he was credited with 14. Camouflage and markings of north american p51 mustang part 1. Need help with p47 colors finescale modeler essential.

Dear visitor, you are logged in as an unregistered user. Najlepsze obrazy na tablicy republic p47 thunderbolt colors. Closely inspect the fuselage, wing panels, rudder, and stabilizer for damage. Such feelings soon changed to respect, but the fact taht it was undeniably a juggernaut led to its enduring nickname. The ussr received 247 p40bcs equivalent to the tomahawk iiab in raf.

Tried the p47 but neither work on 25 or 28 variants. The republic p47 thunderbolt was a world war ii era fighter aircraft produced by the united states from 1941 through 1945. In the last post, i explored monograms venerable old kit and detailed the main assembly process. Id like to find out what other color schemesmarkings might be documented for doublebolts before i commit to the paint scheme ill use. Changing the paint scheme and markings on a precovered ironon finish is just one of the many techniques bob shares with us in this article. The p47d23 its a early d model that have the razorback cockpit and it was widely used in europe. If you find any wrinkles in the covering, use a heat gun or covering iron to remove them. When seen alongside many of the worlds newer fighter designs, such as the. Permission to use of materials the right to download and store or output the. We recommend you to register or enter the site under your name. Gkitt is finally revealed as lulu belle image credit. This includes specific information on the national insignia and white id bands applied to each aircraft. This sim is the next generation of the legendary il2 sturmovik series of wwii flightsim games.

Users of guests are not allowed to comment this publication. P47d thunderbolt bubbletop by marty sanford tamiya 172. Even more paint schemes ww2 aircraft, fighter aircraft, military aircraft, p 47 thunderbolt. I found the trick with this paint is to lay down as thin a coat as you possibly can. Texas flying legends razorback p47d a history warbirds news. But i discovered another, easier way when i was working on tamiyas p47 bubbletop last year. Jul 09, 20 will you guys be adding a paint scheme for the p47 to commemorate the aztec eagles. A restored warhawk in the flying tigers paint scheme. Heavy weather p47 razorback complete finescale modeler. Bob knows and loves the p47, so he put his touches on an 80 inch hanger 9 arf p47. The latest releases and announcements on the scale modeling market. It is a very old kit, but is in very good condition. The p47d22 and later versions were factory mated with the hamilton standard hydromatic paddle blade sizepropeller with a 1 78 diameter.

Classic publications p47 thunderbolt units of the eighth. Tamiya 148th p47d thunderbolt almost out of the box. Before beginning the assembly of the p 47, remove each part from its bag for inspection. Dec 14, 2011 the republic p 47 thunderbolt was a world war ii era fighter aircraft produced by the united states from 1941 through 1945. A fast and highly maneuverable aircraft for its time, the xp6 prototype took 2nd place in the 1927 u.

David schillings p47 sported one of the most unique paint jobs of any usaaf aircraft of the war but one thats subject to considerable controversy to this day. P47 thunderbolt photo gallery click on thumbnail photo to see a larger picture, then use your browsers back button to return to this page. The kind of long project that heroic modeling can lead to is not something i seek out. Looking into the weapon, checking paint schemes etc. Ruben ramos of edinburg texas with his yellow aircraft p47. Roger starts out with a brief historical overview on how the p47 came to be and its early operations with the eighth air force. P47 m thunderbolt the heavily armed p47 was the heaviest single seat fighter of the 2nd world war. One headache with the p47 or any radial piston engine with a gaping maw of a cowl is masking the painted interior of the cowl. Most sources and articles on the colors of lt col francis gabreskis last p47d differ in a number of details. As i did with the p51 markings reference thread, i thought id do the p47 as well. Nearly 20 years on and tamiya releases a stateoftheart razorback in 148th scale. P 47 thunderbolt photo gallery click on thumbnail photo to see a larger picture, then use your browsers back button to return to this page. Evan lacquer man smith is back with this beautiful p47d in natural metal finish nmf.

P47d razorback thunderbolt cbi 1944 world war photos. Petie 2nd, was meyers mount for only ywo victories and scored more in another p 51d, petie 3rd. Gkitt has borne a number of different paint schemes over the years, most recently it was painted with a red tail paint scheme since 2009 for its featured role in the george lucas movie red tails which was released in 2012 and dramatized the exploits of the legendary tuskegee airmen during the. Some sources indicate the plane was finished in medium sea gray. P47 cockpit interior finescale modeler essential magazine for. Tamiyas 148 scale p47d razorback is available online from introduction while searching for a unique subject to build i came across several photos of frank oilers p47d thunderbolt eileen not the familiar bubbletop for which there are several aftermarket decal options, but rather the lesser known razorback of the same. The republic p47 thunderbolt, nicknamed the jug, proved itself an.

Unit markings of 354th combat aircraft 354th fighter. The p47d razorback thunderbolt is an early version of the d, nicknamed for the ridge behind the cockpita skin pack of various razorbacks with my favorite paint schemes and units. And my desire to continue enjoying my build aircraft of the second world war, i always look for free time to construct and implement the many tips and techniques. It was the third mostproduced american fighter of world war ii, after the p51 and p47. The decals contained in the kit are for category e of the 56 fg. Republic p47d thunderbolt no guts, no glory the largest and heaviest it weighs in at seven tons and is heavier than even a bristol blenheim or a bristol beaufighter singleseater pistonengined fighter in history, and the most numerous american fighter ever produced, the jug was a hugely successful high altitude escort and a formidable ground attack aircraft. Republic p47d thunderbolt razorback, tamiya 61086 2002. Unit markings of 354th combat aircraft 354th fighter group.

For 15% discount and many other advantages become a bfc member. Painted in stunning bronze, the sev3 was one of the more advanced aircraft in the world. This collection of highly detailed p47 illustrations are accurate down to the last bolt and squadron identification. The p6 was flown in a variety of paint schemes depending on the squadron, the most famous being the snow owl markings of the 17th pursuit squadron based at selfridge field near detroit. The moment you let the paint start to pool or build up too much it will start to attack the layer underneath and turn it into a rough silver finish instead of. Something in nmf, rednosed and between a p47d25 to 28 with hamilton props.

Broadcast radio interviews of several wartime p47 pilots appear on the cd. This p47d26 thunderbolt named scatter bain, was the personal mount of 1st lt. Yellow retracts, jr radio and a q 52 complete this beauty. When the p47 reached the army some wag said the only thing it could do well was dive. Some thunderbolts painted a grinning bomb see art work above on the engine cowling.

Will you guys be adding a paint scheme for the p47 to commemorate the aztec eagles. It was the last in a series of aircraft that began in 1936 with the seversky p35 and included the p43. Sure, it was a bit crude in the details and my handbrushed paintjob left something to be desired, but the finished model certainly looked like a razorback. Apr 12, 20 this pin was discovered by lee wheelock. If youre already a bfc member, please sign in to see your prices. I suspect its to do with the fact that some files, most notably the.

They were in natural metal finish with the black theatre bands on fuselage and wings and also the prewar style rudder striping used on a number of 5th af fighter groups. The republic p47 thunderbolt was one of the largest and heaviest fighter aircraft in history to be powered by a single piston engine. The selection of aircraft profiles with color schemes and squadron markings lends well to the. All weights, sizes, specs are from true world build and accurate. This combat veteran thunderbolt is p47d 4227609, and we will be filing periodic progress reports on her. There have been many changes by microsoft from fs9 to fsx. But i could see changing my mind if i got good enough. Official website of revell gmbh p47 m thunderbolt revell. Maj mike jackson of the 56th fighter group and his p47 thunderbolt color. He then details the paint schemes and standard markings that were applied to the thunderbolt at this time. This update primarily addresses changes in the panel and aircraft configurations, and gauges. Here i present that effort on tamiyas 148 scale p47d razorback. Prime time i kicked off the painting by spraying the cowl red, the rudder yellow over gloss white, and the landing gear bays yellow zinc chromate tamiya yellow green.