1/48 Republic TP-47G "Thunderbolt"

by Fabrice Fanton

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Here's 9 photos of my latest model. This is the Tamiya P-47D that I converted to a TP-47G built by Republic with a P-47G from Curtiss. 

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To make this two-seater, I have duplicated the Tamiya cockpit parts in resin, used 2 Ultracast seats and Eduard photoetched parts for instruments panels. I improved it with Eduard set, Vector engine and scratchbuilt wheels wells. 

I finished the model with Humbrol paints, Klir, and Eagle colors semi-gloss varnish. The decals are from Aeromaster (number), Eagle Strike (stars and bars) and kit (stencils). Markings are one of the two TP-47G built in late 1944. As it was a brand new aircraft, I make only little weathering.

Fabrice

PS : many thanks to Stephen Chapis for his help.

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Photos and text © by Fabrice Fanton