1/48 Tamiya P-47D Bubbletop

by Ivan Rich

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This is my first build article on ARC (or anywhere else for that matter).  The Tamiya kit lived up to its reputation for a superb fit, so I went primarily OOB.  I added a set of True Details resin diamond tread wheels, Ultracast resin seat, E-Z paint mask for the canopy and aftermarket decals.  While surfing around the AeroMaster website for suitable decals, I ran across the Thunderbolts Galore II (48-083) sheet and liked the camo scheme of the "Happy Warrior" (63rd FS, 56th FG England,1944 and flown by Major Harold Comstock).  Bummed that they were no longer available, I eventually purchased the set from another modeler.  I elected to use Model Master enamels to follow the bluish grey and medium green top and a light aircraft grey on the underside. 

Hope you like it.  

Ivan

Photos and text © by Ivan Rich