1/48 Academy P-47D Thunderbolt

Gallery Article by Colin Kunkel

 

This model is the 1/48 Academy P-47D Thunderbolt done up in Cuban Air Force markings during the mid 1950's (around the time Castro's revolution). 

 

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The kit was built straight out of the box and weathered with HB pencil lead applied with a Q-tip.  Panel lines were highlighted with pencil as well.  

Decals used were from Aeromaster's "Lucious Latin Jugs" decal sheet.  Paint chipping was done by dry-brushing Tamiya flat aluminum.

All the photos were taken out at the Saskatoon Airport by Vern Gwin.

Colin Kunkel

      

Photos and text © by Colin Kunkel