1/48 Modelcraft F-82F

Gallery Article by Leslie Choy on Sept 1 2020

 

      

Modelcraft 1/48 F-82F, from a G model. Not an easy kit to build, with many challengers at every stage. 

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Using Eduard cockpit photoetch set, Squadron canopy and Print Scale decals, other aftermarket products have to be sourced to fit this project. Those not mentioned are scratched build.

  • 1. Eduard P-51D HAMILTON STANDARD UNCUFFED PROPELLER (other propeller pitch have to be set for clockwise rotation)

  • 2. Ultracast P-47 THUNDERBOLT SQUARE-BACK SEATS

  • 3. SAC REPUBLIC P-47D THUNDERBOLT undercarriage

  • 4.Steel Beach A-1E/ AD-5 SKYRAIDER tyres

  • 5. Aires 0.5Cal WING MOUNTED ELECTIC RELEASE MACHINE GUNS

  • 6. EDUARD BRASSIN 12.7mm AMMO BELTS

Enjoy the photos.

Leslie Choy

Photos and text © by Leslie Choy