Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Gabreski"

[willygoat]

That a good looking Jug! Can't wait to see her finished up.

[richkat]

Glad to see someone else building in 1/24, Looking great so far, now I'll have to get one of Dave's Jugs for my 1/24 fleet.........Rich

[Loui]

looks great...

[nikischutt]

Last detail shot:


Complete(-ish)... Still need to build the bombs.








My first but definitely not my last DCC build. Was challenging at times (I'm thinking the size made it unwieldy). Strangely enough, the most challenging aspect was the wings. I struggled to get them attached neatly. Ended up printing a new set and printing spares on paper to cannibalise for cover-ups.

I'm not happy with a few things, but the overall effect offsets them.

Niki

[Don Boose]

Beautiful model! Exceptionally fine craftsmanship.

Don

[airdave]

I really have to do something about those wheels! lol
If you follow the basic instructions, they are just too thin, aren't they.

[nikischutt]

Originally Posted by airdave

I really have to do something about those wheels! lol
If you follow the basic instructions, they are just too thin, aren't they.

And I made them thicker! Hahaha. I'll print another set of inners.

Thanks Don, appreciate it.

[Vermin_King]

That is one mighty beautiful plane. Nice work. That miniature scale cube must have been a bear to build. Just kidding

[nikischutt]

Thanks VK, the scale cube looks pretty small in comparison.

Okay, Dave, thickened the wheels further, here's the proper beauty shots:





Niki

[airdave]

haha looks good.
hey, it isn't your fault.

I too, have one of these Jugs, with bicycle wheels on it!
lol
its just one of the things I will update in this kit.