Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Razorback" - Building the Tamiya P-47D Scale Model Aircraft

[@paulmcwilliams1709]

Having built a few Tamiya kits myself, I have to say the models go together nice, and I have never had a problem with a Tamiya kit. They are very well made from the factory.

[@Bryan-cs9to]

Well now my Tamiya 1/48 P-47M kit just got moved forward in the stack of models I'm waiting to start. Excellent work sir

[@nateg6320]

I wish I was this talented!! If you open the kit, throw some glue in and shake it up a bit, that’s typically how my models turn out. Beautiful work!

[@DavidRLentz-b7i]

David R Lentz, Columbus, Ohio, USA (Saturday, 3 August, 2024) EDITED As exemplary as ever! You stand at the very pinnacle of model-building, detailing, painting, etc. I wish I could demonstrate for you how you bring delight to my grim, difficult life, so that you more fully can see my fervent appreciation for you of these videos. I just watched Scale Model Shed build, paint, and weather Tamiya’s 1:48th-scale model kit of the later Republic P-47D Thunderbolt “Bubbletop” USAAF Fighter. Similarly, Mach Models gave us his build video of Tamiya’s 1:48th-scale kit of the late-war Republic P-47M Thunderbolt USAAF Fighter. Though my actual preference is (well, would be) for 1:32nd- and 1:24th-scale kits (the pricing of them would be an insurmountably steep impediment for me; the latter category also has a rather scant few offerings of any true quality and value, with some quite outdated, as well), I greatly enjoy observing a top-quality Tamiya-made replica in progress, especially if in the (gloved) hands of one of far better ability and experience than I; here have I found three or more!

[@bluzzjazz]

I've built a Stuka and P-51 brush painting. I think they turned out fairly well. I'm thinking about diving into airbrushing after watching some of these videos. Very nice work!

[@peterdiepenthal4090]

I really like how you put what paints and how much you hissed in the top right hand corner very handy

[@fotomakr]

One of these kits landed on my lap and building NMF version, so rewatched it. Like the patina you got on the metal.

[@plasticmodelstudio]

Thank for the post-shading trick on metal surfaces!

[@-vajradatta-8359]

Wow, excellent job. Your metallic paint job is a great guide, very expert. Thank you.

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Beautiful NMF Razorback! Excellent build as usual. Take care and stay safe.

[@jdxah]

What a great video. I really appreciate the graphic showing paint mix / air brush info.

[@johnhopper6352]

I am starting my first Tamiya p47d bubble top.very useful video. thanks!

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

Beautiful build! I have theTamiya P-47D bubble top in my closet, looking forward to building it.

[@marciodr1963]

The result is simply awesome! You've create the illusion of a real plane "miniaturized". And this is my favourite WWII plane too! Thank You and congrats!🏆🏆🏆

[@michaelwiebers9656]

Just watched my first video on your site and thoroughly enjoyed your vlog. Too many building sites don’t say a word while educating us. Happily I subscribed to a well-done model. I’m too old and poor to buy what is needed. Sure has changed since I was a tyke! Yes 👍 I’ll return.

[@ruy1050]

You're an artist. It's pleasure to ser your work.

[@plastictsubasa1390]

Beautiful! Just finished Tamiya’s 1/72 bubble-top P-47 and nothing but good memories - they’re such similar kits, and wonderful builds.

[@chrisjones5969]

Your post shade technique and presentation is the go too on the internet.

[@brettwerner9544]

Incredible and inspirational. Bought the kit to give it a try.

[@wackaircaftmechanic2312]

Very nice build! Very nice commentary as well! helps people building this

[@JohnDora9-95.]

Hello & Thank You- I find your tutorials and your work to be excellent and of great help- I''m near completion on a Tamiya 1:48 P-47D Bubbletop- using Vallejo acrylic Metal Colors- the new ones with a shaker ball already in paint bottles... I've watched countless demo's on the proper use of these Vallejo Metal Colors- used Vallejo high gloss black metal primer, let rest for 36 hours, (and the model was cleaned prior) applied thin coats at 10 psi, let rest for 48 hours, applied 4 thin coats of Vallejo High Gloss Metal Varnish, thinned properly with Vallejo thinner- and timed for another 48-hours to dry- then used de-tacked Tamiya masking tape to paint nose and tail etc. this paint/primer lifted off in several areas- with minimal pressure on tape- and gently pulled off at 45 degree angle... in a dry climate controlled area: sanded- re-primed and painted- dried and the same. I have to use acrylics (I use excellent Tamiya paints- work great- but Tamiya has no acrylic metal colors fine enough to airbrush per se) due to fumes and can not install a proper spray booth (cannot extend or create an area to vent the filtered fumes)- I'm extremely disappointed with this Vallejo product line. The color and pigment density is excellent- even applying decals- very small ones with a toothpick created scratches. using Tamiya Mark Fit Strong directly atop of Vallejo Metal Varnish and guiding decals with a damp cotton bud was an issue: the decals stick like glue to surface on this varnish. (found that using tap water and then multiple coats on top of decals - much more than usual- worked fine. Possibly you may be able to do a full tutorial on the best acrylic metal colors to use on a metal skinned aircraft and walk us through it- many tens of thousands like me- can not set up paint booths to use the better lacquer paints AK, AMMO, MIG etc.- Thank You! Love your work and tutorials-

[@machstem6390]

This is amazing tamaiya is still such a good model company. I just finishes the m41. Starting the m26 persing now. I am excite

[@stryderprime]

what I learn with my experience with Allclad is that when you apply the 1st layer you need to start buffing it first lightly for about a min or two. Then add a 2nd layer and repeat the process again. I did this on my MG Gundam Freedom a few years ago just to get a mirror finish. Now I made sure I topcoat the parts quick to protect the shine. I do believe my way would not work with this kit since it has to have a semi dull shine on it. For buffing I used a micro fiber cloth. Amazing work as always.

[@marekjakub9121]

This is just piece of ART. Perfect build and even better video. Thanks

[@trydrew]

Beautiful finish, assembly, and video as always. With regards to the fuselage insignia, they are often cut away because many P-47 models have the intercooler doors displayed open. No defect intended. :)

[@Scaleaton]

Thank you but I think you misunderstood the point I mentioned. The insignias are printed the same both are cutted right side of the insignia instead of left and right. ;)

[@trydrew]

@@Scaleaton misunderstood indeed! Apologies, and great upload all the same.

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Excellent job.

[@vitoscaletta3886]

Excellent build as always!

[@stevenpuderbaugh821]

Where as many modellers depict NMF by using different metallic shades, you have succeeded with a post shading technique that requires an extraordinary skill with the airbrush. You have my admiration and applause!

[@blacklupos]

Excellent work

[@douglasstreet7304]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, one of the best.

[@flick_shot_5625]

My alclad matte went all yellow. I think its the acetone though, so it should be no problem

[@wingnutzster]

I watch these build videos by masters such as yourself to pick up ideas and techniques for the scale RC models i kit bash to look more like display models, none has been more helpful to me than yours and I’m about to apply several of your techniques to my 1.2m P-47 now

[@reggierico]

You sir, are an artist! Well done. Nice Jug!

[@EddiesGarage]

A fantastic work! That silver is really amazing!

[@c.g.c2067]

beautiful job

[@nielsferwerda7561]

WHAT a beautiful bird you made

[@arturbaluyev2873]

I'm always amazed by your wonderful modelling and especially painting skills! I learn a lot from your videos and the new ones never stop to amaze me! Thank you for your videos and I wish you stay healthy in these difficult times!

[@themajesticmagnificent8561]

Ok...I’m getting this kit.!..Thank you for a great video of a excellent build.!👍

[@herrlogan17]

I always thought using chrome over polished aluminium .... and the result is simply awesome! I would only imagine how Sabre would look like :) Excellent work!!

[@NazidKimmie]

Very nice build, learning to overcome adversity! Talking about the NMF paint that was available to you, very nice job!

[@ja37d-34]

Awesome build, I love that kit!

[@midori6756]

Fabulous build!

[@RaduB.]

Hi Rahmi! So few materials but such a great result! Another one of my favorite airplanes. :-) I bought Tamiya's 1:72nd P-47 Razorback in 2006. It was one of the first Tamiya kits that I saw. I was blown away by the quality of the mould. This 1:48th scale one is equally impressive!

[@Scaleaton]

Hi Radu, thank you! This is the last aircraft model of the year. The next model will surprise you. See you on the next video :)

[@lewisway6811]

Gorgeous as always.

[@ilcos45]

Great work a real artist...!!!

[@bobdyer422]

Loon makes excellent resin pieces for a "C" conversion. Flat belly & nose with just three cowling flaps. I like to do inside and out for canopy, but use the same technique. I use resin tyres. I can't stand 2 piece tyres! After all it is the 21st century. The little center section of the inboard wheel cover is chromed, sometimes the telescopic landing gear would not collapse all the way and the tyres would hang up. Crewchiefs polished up the centerpiece to aid in gear retract & extend. Pit looks good, everything went together easily, no surprise for this kit. The Invasion stripe never lasted on the Turbo exhaust, they would bubble and burn away after the 1st flight. You'd be surprised how many modelers put the antenna wire straight to the mast. Many 47's had the polished look to them, of course quite a few of the 56th F.G. were OD, but by the time of D-Day, polished was not unusual. Beautiful job on the "JUG", she came out looking flight ready. CONGRATS!

[@DonGregorioYJack]

Very good work, and very interesting some of the techniques you have used. Greetings.

[@karolus1990]

Oh man, amazing job! Love this metal finish and postshading gave it even a better look, just can't stop staring at it :D

[@Schaeuffler4575]

Beatifull work! Congrats!

[@Harikejn]

That's very excellent work dear friend. I like it. I also like the tips you have given.

[@brettpeacock9116]

As usual, a brilliant job, even if I think that the weathering is just a tad "Overcooked", but that's just my preference - Less is more - subtle. BTW, if you want to get the best "deal" on a Tamiya bubbletop P-47D, buy the P-47M kit. (If you want to build a post D-25 model T-bolt, you have a nasty job to flatten those corrugations in the cockpit floor! I know- I tried to do that in the Trumpeter 1/32 P-47N!) The M kit has a complete early (up to D-25 series and including the fillet-less tail) D kit with the corrugated flooring, and a new sprue with the new cockpit and Tail surfaces, meaning that from this one kit, you can (With the right AM decals and some research) build any bubbletop D model -the D-27 through 35 all had a flat floor as did the later M & N models, which makes the M kit great value! Currently I am just finishing up 2 kits: The Pegasus EZ-Snap 1/48 A-4/V-2 (Which is a great kit, BTW! only 14 parts, including 3 parts for the Launch Pad!) and the Amusing Hobby 1/48 Focke-Wulf Trieb-flugel (Thrust wing!), also a really nice kit.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Great video and build.

[@WildBillJr]

Very nice. The bare metal looks great.

[@jcwoodman5285]

Man this kit is kinda perfect🤗

[@cygnus618]

Thank you for this video. It helped solve a problem I’ve been having with gloss coats. I threw a P-61 I was working on in the trash but after this video I dug it out and am correcting the gloss coat errors I made.

[@tonyperez4791]

Great build ! Love the way you give us the brand colors and the thinning ratios , very helpful ! Hope you and your loved ones are well ! Take care, until the next one ! Tony

[@Christospap]

Amazing build!

[@mmouseav8r402]

The P-47 is one of my favorite airplanes. Wish Tamiya would do one in 1/32 scale.

[@Jarbie]

Brilliant build. I've got the 1/72 version in the stash whilst I'm looking forward to building. Thanks for sharing. John.

[@foreverplastickits138]

*So chrome this P-47, so shinny, so ... marvelous! 👍👏👏👏*

[@pacificscalegarage9424]

This is one of my favorite planes ever designed the girthiness of it as well as the sleekness just works perfect together

[@luispalma1452]

Excelente trabajo como siempre, ojala pudieras hacer un video explicando mas a detalle la aplicacion de pinturas metalicas y los efectos en estas. Felicidades y salidos

[@kapselek5861]

Outstanding NMF... Well done. Beautyful Jug

[@gary6300]

Hi buddy your jug looks fantastic amazing paint job got one of these in the stash glad you show us what you are using awesome build thank you for sharing. just subscribed to you channel look forward to more of your builds.cheers Gary from the 🇬🇧

[@nomad9937]

Просто поразительная сборка!

[@lesthiele7645]

That was a very excellent build, I may have to get my P-47 back on the bench, well done. I trust you are keep safe and well in these crazy times we are all living in at the moment, Happy Modelling.

[@ScaleModellingVideos]

Excellent build video.

[@saito125]

Awesome build.. I'm having the impression that you painted two of the formation lights red, instead of yellow and red. Maybe it's just the lighting or camera angle.. great stuff!

[@127TROOP]

Damn! That even looks heavy.....outstanding paint job 🤙👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@iannicholls7476]

Thanks, lots of useful ideas there. I’ve got the bubble top in my collection so I think I’m going to be starting that soon.

[@pisstachio918]

its so realistic, its more realistic than real life

[@robk5865]

Beautiful. Are you applying those decals over a gloss layer or straight onto the metallic paint?

[@simonwaite5815]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video it is excellent, and thank you for sharing your knowledge. The metallic finish is exceptional, have you had similar success with other metallic paints like Vallejo liquid gold range?

[@jackjufer9776]

Beautiful.

[@AirbrusherStudio]

stunning work as always

[@robertsalanon2909]

Très belle réussite !! bravo, il est magnifique ...A+

[@belgianmechanic3971]

Beautyfull surface résult and weathering on it! 👍🏻 For the red and green wing light, you could fill the space with clear epoxy, and sand/polish it flush with the wings. I think the result would be better than using the clear parts. Waiting for your next builds 😎

[@charlesqc9272]

Always a joy to look you builds those I learn something every time tanks

[@fleetwarrior75]

Outstanding work!

[@desertshield]

What a beauty!

[@DamyxProductions]

Since War Thunder added the Razorback in the last patch few weeks ago, I'm seeing a lot of modellers building this aircraft, coincidence? :D good work.

[@daniel_f4050]

Exactly why I’m watching this! The Razorback Jug has always been my favorite prop and now that I’ve got it spaded in War Thunder I’m really hot to build one again.

[@evgeniynifontov5516]

Чёртов гений - это просто великолепно!

[@tpaul802]

I always get excited for your new video posts. Excellent job on your jug! I definitely see this model in my future

[@tomaszkozowski1078]

This is beautiful. I'm making a similar one. You inspired me with the aluminium painting. The scale is 1:72 though. Thank you and wish you best!

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

Very good final effext. And great work with Techmod decals - they are very thin and delicate - and easy to destroy! All the best for You! ;)

[@alanmorris8783]

Superb work sir!

[@babakzekibi315]

Woooow. Another amazing model Rahmi bey. Totally awesome and very informative

[@audioguru67BassCover]

Why do you paint the fuselage black, polish it then paint it metal? Would it be easier to paint it metal first? I’m not judging, I’m a newbie and I want to learn. Great informative video, I love the top left information about your paint settings.

[@michass.1895]

Glossy black paint is commonly used as a base to mettalic paints like alclad. This is how you get nice finish. You won't be able to get the same result on matt, grey surface.

[@audioguru67BassCover]

Ho thanks for the reply, now I know more about the process :-)

[@plasticscalern]

Şimdi değil Akşam Buz gibi bira eşliğinde keyifle izleyeceğim :) Eline sağlık hocam

[@Scaleaton]

Teşekkürler, afiyet olsun :)

[@Xlaminator]

As allways very nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584]

Excelente video desde Chile abrazo me encanta los aviones el aeromodelismo gran trabajo 👍👍👍🇨🇱

[@argento1111]

Excellent work as usual, i love the way you paint your models, i started modelling myself when i saw one of your videos 2 years ago. By the way, i think you forgott to flatten the left wheel, looks a bit asymetric compared with the right one (right one flattened).

[@cemaa4338]

Her zamanki gibi harika bir çalışma. Ellerine sağlık Rahmi hocam. Sadece KZbin'a kızdım. Normalde gösterdiği otomatik altyazı ekleme ve çeviri özelliği malaesef bu videoda çalışmadı.

[@Scaleaton]

KZbin bu aralar gene bir şeyler kurcalıyor, bir sürü ayar gelmiş. Bakayım ben, teşekkürler geri dönüş için.

[@tonygary7611]

Beautiful

[@anthonyalvear6599]

Nice build...congrats.

[@murathan3355]

Usta dokturmussun yine eline sağlık

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Excellent job!

[@danwilliams1686]

Wow very nice build! I dont think I would have the guts to take a diluted mixture of gloss black paint to the chrome paint job though. But it looks fantastic. Im surprised you didn't fo a panel linewash.

[@JohnKing-pt3yc]

Nice like your work on your p47 and your me 110 just started to watch you chanel well done 👍

[@sloppyjoe400]

Awesome build!!!