1/48 Tamiya P-47D30 Thunderbolt in TuAF

Gallery Article by Tolga Ulgur on Feb 12 2013

 

 

This is 1/48 Tamiya P-47 D30 Thunderbolt finished in the markings of Turkish Air Force (TuAF).

 

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The base kit for D30 is Tamiya P-47 M.  The cockpit modified by Eduard seat belts and instrument panel.  Wheels are replaced by Ultracast P-47 diamond tread. 

The model is painted with Alclad Natural Aluminium lacquers. Turkish square national insignias are painted. The flags on the tail are from Turquoise decals.

Happy modelling.

Tolga Ulgur

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Photos and text © by Tolga Ulgur