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Old 02-17-2015, 06:20 PM
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Lets build a P-47! (Photo Walkthrough)

Since I am updating the P-47 kit and creating a new series of Thunderbolt models...
and test building the first new kit...

why don't we do a photo walkthrough, which will serve as a Build Photoset for the P-47 kit.

Obviously this is my build method...not necessarily yours.
You can use my efforts as a guide to build, or as a companion to your own build method.
As long as we get to the same end result, thats all that counts.

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Jumping right in...
I like to start with the fuselage.
This one has five sections to the main fuselage.
I start by cutting out the individual sections, with their joiner strips and their respective tabbed joiners.

Make sure the belly seam edges are perfectly straight...always cut with a straight edge.
And use a round object like a thick wooden dowel to pre-curve the parts.
Refer to the bulkhead formers for the proper shape of each section.



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I also like to cut out slots and holes for things like Wing Spars and the Cockpit.

The center (Cockpit) section of the P47 model has a step in the belly area, that is created with narrow slits.
Its important to cut the slits precisely and smoothly to get a nice tight closure.
A joiner piece is provided that you can glue from the inside.
I also like to use a burnishing tool from the inside, with the part on a flat surface, to smooth out the seams as much as possible.



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After the belly seam is glued securely, you can burnish again.
Use a hard rounded object, applied to the inside of the part, against a flat surface (like your cutting mat),
to smooth out the seams and make the joints less visible.

These first photos show a white build (no colours or textures applied yet), so edge colouring isn't an issue,
but when building a coloured model it is important to edge colour your parts. This will help make seams less visible.
I will be switching over to a full colour build in a few steps.



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I like to assemble all the fuselage sections and then prepare the Bulkhead Formers
as well as other components that need to fitted into the fuselage.

I also fit all the tabbed Joiner Strips in preparation of the fuselage assembly.

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In preparation of the fuselage assembly, I went ahead and created some of the sub-assemblies
that will be fitted during the Fuselage assembly (and later, Wing assembly).

Cockpit and Recessed Wheel Boxes are provided with this kit
...and assembly is fully detailed in the Instruction diagrams.
Each are simple box construction.
I can't seem to find the photos I took during the assembly of these parts.
I will post them when and if I find them.



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After test fitting most of the fuselage parts, I decided to switch over to a full colour test build,
so I will continuing with photos of that build...but I may still use some of the white-build images.

One feature of the P-47 is the side Intercooler Vents on the sides of the fuselage (behind the Cockpit).
These Vents have doors that open and close to allow cooling.
The model can be built as-is, with graphic artwork simulating partially open Intercooler Vent doors.

You can also install open Vent doors using the additional parts.
Assembly of these parts is required before the fuselage sections are joined.

The side artwork is cut....a pattern is provided in the Instructions...and a new vent Door is fitted
from the inside of the fuselage. The vent door is a single part with a few small creases and folds.





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If the model is to be displayed with landing Gear down, you will also need to install the Tail Gear box before the fuselage is assembled.
(The Tail Wheel and its support can be assembled and installed at a later time if you like.
Assembly is very simple and detailed diagrams will be provided in the assembly instructions.)

The following photo shows a test fit of the open doors for the tail Wheel.
I don't recommend attaching the Tail Wheel doors this early in your construction.



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Once you are ready, you can start attaching fuselage sections.
Shown here, are the two most rearward sections of the fuselage, connected using the tabbed joiner strips.

My method is to fit the Tail end former first... shown in the previous photo.

Then attach the next fuselage section...
and then fit the necessary bulkhead former into place (at the fuselage connection).

I shape and size the former until I get a snug, but easy fit within the fuselage.
The formers fit exactly at the connection of each fuselage section.
(It must also fit inside the tabbed joiner strip)

Holes in the former allow me to grab and position the part using tweezers and needle nose pliers.



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Here, you can see, I am preparing all the bulkhead formers.
But I will do final fitting, resizing and shaping, just before I install each former.



You can also see the Cockpit tub is ready to install
and is fitted to its own supporting former.

The former creates the rear wall of the Cockpit tub and is positioned by a spacer
against the main fuselage bulkhead former.



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Old 02-17-2015, 06:28 PM
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Good to see a step by step build - so much better than, this is what the kit looks like....whoosh, this is it completed NO HELP for anyone really IMHO. Tis refreshing to see. Great aircraft Dave, and as always you will do a crackin' job
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Old 02-17-2015, 06:34 PM
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Tanks Pete! I aimz ta pleezes!

More coming...I'm actually close to completion on the model.
I just haven't sorted through all the photos yet.

So, I am trying to get caught up.

I'm just so annoyed that I have misplaced the photos of the cockpit build.
And I have to show a completed thing.
"Cockpit...this is it completed...whoosh...now you do it!"
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Great build photos Dave, they really go weel with your step by step instructions. Very easy to follow too.

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Old 02-17-2015, 06:41 PM
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Tanks Pete! I aimz ta pleezes!

More coming...I'm actually close to completion on the model.
I just haven't sorted through all the photos yet.

So, I am trying to get caught up.

I'm just so annoyed that I have misplaced the photos of the cockpit build.
And I have to show a completed thing.
"Cockpit...this is it completed...whoosh...now you do it!"
LOL Dave
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Old 02-17-2015, 06:43 PM
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Maybe this makes up for the lack of Cockpit photos!

I am also working on a set of Instructions for the model.
(Something the old P47 kits didn't have!)

Heres the diagram for the Cockpit assembly:




Yes...I am numbering every part the same number.
Just to make it more of a challenge.

And, heres a low-res look at the parts for the Cockpit:

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Looking really awesome, Dave!

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Old 02-17-2015, 08:17 PM
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Always enjoy following along on one of your builds Dave. Always learn something, usually quite a bit. If (most) other designers only did instructions and design builds half as good as you, how much better the paper world would be. Hey, a guy can dream right?
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Old 02-17-2015, 08:55 PM
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Beautiful cockpit. I recall reading that when they first saw the P-47 British pilots, used to the rather more confining offices of the Spitfire and Hurricane,said that to take evasive action, a P-47 pilot would just have to undo his straps and dodge around the cockpit.

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