Raf p-47d fl844

**MacSongLi** · #1 07-25-2019, 09:52 AM

Photo 01: My next build is going to be AirDave's P-47 in RAF colours. I'm going to build it as a gear up version. I had the kit printed at Staples, so let's see how it goes. I'll use the building tips and techniques that Dave provided in his P-47 build thread: Lets build a P-47! (Photo Walkthrough)

Photo 02: I've cut out the formers. Again, I used 1/16 balsa wood to save my fingers from too much pain.

Photo 03: The main fuselage parts and joiner strips are cut out. I've adjusted the wing and horizontal spar cut outs to fit the 1/16 balsa wood spars and formers. Edge colouring is done and the edges are burnished.

Thanks,
Gary

**Don Boose** · #2 07-25-2019, 10:32 AM

Looking forward to seeing another of Dave's models take shape under your very capable hands.

Don

**MacSongLi** · #3 07-25-2019, 10:38 AM

Thank you Don, I hope that I can do this kit justice.

Gary

**Vinalssergio155** · #4 07-25-2019, 11:33 AM

We will be watching Gary, those formers look very neat. I will have to try the raft wood, the cardboard is not so easy to cut.

**Isaac** · #5 07-25-2019, 11:33 AM

Gary

Glad you are on a building kick. Enjoy the process.

Also, nice to see a P-47 in other than USA scheme.

Isaac

**MacSongLi** · #6 07-25-2019, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Vinalssergio155

We will be watching Gary, those formers look very neat. I will have to try the raft wood, the cardboard is not so easy to cut.

Thank you Sergio. I switched to balsa wood because it is easy to cut. It is thicker, so you need to account for additional thickness.

Gary

**MacSongLi** · #7 07-25-2019, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isaac

Gary

Glad you are on a building kick. Enjoy the process.

Also, nice to see a P-47 in other than USA scheme.

Isaac

Thanks Isaac. I have a couple of days off, and between the tasks on the "Honey Do" list, I figured that I would have a go at the P-47.

I do like the razorback P-47's, they look bigger. The RAF paint sheme is very nice too.

Gary

**MacSongLi** · #8 07-26-2019, 06:16 AM

The colours that came out on the Staples printed version are not correct. However, I still going to continue with the build. I'm guessing that RAF colours don't like me, because I had the same issue with my Spitfire. Here's a photo of the fuselage parts formed. I've also cut out the inter-coolers and added the inserts.

Thanks,
Gary

**Vinalssergio155** · #9 07-26-2019, 06:46 AM

The colors look a little weird, on the other hand you will have something unique. Sorry for my ignorance, Gary,which is Staples?

**MacSongLi** · #10 07-26-2019, 06:51 AM

Thanks Sergio. Staples is an American office supply chain. They also do printing.

I'm hoping that they didn't select the "shrink to fit" option when they printed the kit. I did specifically tell them DO NOT.

Let's see what happens when I try to do the assembly.

Gary