1/48 Tamiya P-47 C5 Thunderbolt

by Tolga Ulgur

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         This is my second Tamiya' s Razorback  jug which is converted into C-5 version  by using Loon models conversion set .This is built as a retrofitted belly area C-5 which can use the dropable belly tank for combat operations.

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        It's finished in the markings of "Little Butch" flown by  Capt. Gill Ross  from 334th FS, 4th Fighter group in July of 1943.

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        I've used the Aeromaster decal sheet 48 391 (The early days pt 2).  Eduard seat belts and the PE gunsight from Tally Ho are added in the cockpit.

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      The propeller is  12' 2" diameter Curtiss Electric from the kit box.  The painting was done with the Gunze and Tamiya acrylics. 

 I've preferred to paint the white ETO ID  bands on cowl and all tail surfaces etc.

Tolga

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Photos and text © by Tolga Ulgur