Gabreski's Jug

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4 24 January 2020, 06:08

Jim J
The latest project is Francis Gabreski's P-47D Thunderbolt from the summer of 1944. I'm going to build straight OOB but with Techmod decals. I have not yet decided on the June or July 1944 version, which differ in the number of victory marks and the invasion stripes. Office is complete.

24 January 2020, 06:19

Jim J
The main painting is now complete. I chose the July 20 1944 version with the invasion stripes on the underside only. Using AK Real colors paints, the lower color is medium sea gray and the upper colors are RAF dark green and RAF Ocean gray. I painted the camo by freehand. Fortunately the masking worked pretty well with only minor touch ups needed. Gloss coat and decals are next.

2 February 2020, 01:15

Jim J
Gloss coat complete. Tamiya X22 with Mr. Color Leveling Thinner.

5 February 2020, 05:32

Bart Goesaert
nice application of the camo.

5 February 2020, 15:45

Jim J
Thanks Bart! Much appreciated.

6 February 2020, 00:51

William O.
Mighty fine sir, mighty fine! I'm sure Mr.Gabreski would be very impressed with your model of his big ole bird. Here's an idea, you could make an entire dio, and surprise his family with it, would make a wonderful tribute to this great American hero.
Anyway, yours skills are very up to snuff, you should be very proud!
Cheers, Willy 🙂

6 February 2020, 02:09

Mathieu
It's going to be a beauty. keep it on mate.

6 February 2020, 18:08

Jim J
Thanks William and Mathieu! Much appreciated.

7 February 2020, 04:38

Jim J
Gabby's jug is now complete. The Tamiya P-47D Bubbletop kit certainly deserves its excellent reputation. I really enjoyed this build and am happy with how the paint scheme turned out. Enjoy the final photos.

7 February 2020, 04:40

William O.
I applaud you sir! Mighty fine work, mighty fine. Should be put in a museum, your work is that good! Your work gives me much inspiration to continue modelling, kudos to you!

7 February 2020, 05:02

Thomas Bischoff
Awesome work!

7 February 2020, 07:25

David Deavall
Very nice indeed

7 February 2020, 14:48

Tim Heimer
Beautifully done!! Nice

7 February 2020, 16:03

Nathan Dempsey
Agreed, that is fine work sir.

7 February 2020, 16:40

Agustin Prellezo
Very well done !

7 February 2020, 17:33

Jim J
William, Thomas, David, Tim, Nathan, Agustin, and Roland - Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging comments. They are very much appreciated.

8 February 2020, 01:23