Modelling the P-47 Thunderbolt
1st Edition
Published on 20. April 2012
80 pages
978-1-78096-685-4 (ISBN)
Description
The P-47 Thunderbolt, affectionately nicknamed the 'Jug', was one of the most famous fighter aircraft of World War II.
Used as both a high-altitude escort fighter and a low-level fighter-bomber, it quickly gained a reputation for being tough and resilient. Many different air forces operated this plane, and it sported a wide range of camouflage schemes, finishes and markings, including stunning nose art.
This book takes a step-by-step approach to modelling a wide variety of P-47 types in 1/48-scale, from 'Razorbacks' in USAAF colours to RAF T-bolts in East Asia. It provides expert advice on conversions (including a Bubbletop to a P-47M), adding aftermarket items, detailing, and ways to achieve top quality weathering and finishes.
Used as both a high-altitude escort fighter and a low-level fighter-bomber, it quickly gained a reputation for being tough and resilient. Many different air forces operated this plane, and it sported a wide range of camouflage schemes, finishes and markings, including stunning nose art.
This book takes a step-by-step approach to modelling a wide variety of P-47 types in 1/48-scale, from 'Razorbacks' in USAAF colours to RAF T-bolts in East Asia. It provides expert advice on conversions (including a Bubbletop to a P-47M), adding aftermarket items, detailing, and ways to achieve top quality weathering and finishes.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
1 b/w; 192 col
ISBN-13
978-1-78096-685-4 (9781780966854)
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Brett Green
Modelling the P-47 Thunderbolt
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07/2004
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Brett Green is the editor of HyperScale (www.hyperscale.com), an online model magazine established in 1998, and a highly respected aviation modeller. His books include 'Modelling the Bf 110 in 1/48 scale' and (co-written) 'US Army Fighter Modeling' .
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- Modelling the P-47 in 1/48 scale
- Building a P-47C in 1/48 scale
- Tamiya's P-47D Thunderbolts (1/48 scale)
- Academy's 1/48-scale P-47D as a Thunderbolt Mk.II
- 'Hot Rod Jug': converting Hasegawa's 1/48-scale Bubbletop to a P-47M
- Pacific heavyweight: ProModeler's 1/48-scale P-47N
- Further reading, media and websites
- Index
- Colour Reference Chart
- Related Titles
- Imprint
