Global Scale Modeller

Hi, this is the first model that I've started after about ten years of not building. Revell P-47D in 1:48 scale; It's not a bad kit though it does lack in details. It's an old mold that has raised details and lines. This has given me an opportunity to try out a bunch of techniques for the first time such as re-scribing panel lines, using the Trumpeter rivet tool and pre shading. I'm actually quite pleased with the pre-shading as it looked like a WTF technique when I first heard of it. The rivet tool is pretty awesome too, but it's hard to control and see where you're going with it honestly. It makes the panels look legit though.

Nice pre-shading and painting...looks like it will turn out real nice once completed!

Thanks! I've put the decals on, thankfully I didn't have any real issues. Micro Set and Micro Sol didn't seem to do anything to them, but I have an old bottle of Super Sol that worked Great! Is Super Sol still made?

wow!!!! this is some great work!!
the preshading is showing through very well!
the revells decals have always been good with me and this aircraft looks like one nice bright bird!
kutgw

Thanks! I really dig the pre-shading technique; I'm glad I learned of it when I watched Paul's videos.

Looking great so far mate...looking forward for the next reveal!

Ok, I'm calling this one COMPLETE! I'm sure I took some incorrect liberty with the weathering but I like the way it turned out. I do wish I had done some of the chipping/hairspray techniques for the worn away paint areas instead of just dry brushing it.

Dang, I forgot the propeller decals.

Looks really good to me mate, even with the prop decals missing!

Wow, the weathering completely changes the look of the plane. It went from fresh off the factory to battle weary. Great job man. If that's the first thing you built in 10 years, then I am looking forward to whatever comes next.

Thanks! this one was a lot of fun. Now I need to start a model that doesn't require re-scribing and/or 10 tons of filler.