Bare metal razorback P-47D WIP

[oboe]

Wanted you guys to see where I'm at with this skin.  Applied a thin overlay of cyan overall to the fuselage and tail metal; trying to make it look like its reflecting a bit more sky blue. 

Have a few schemes in mind, like Henry Bakken's "FAT CAT" from the 405th FG, and a couple of un-named birds; one from the 373rd and another from the 36th FG, but open to suggestions.  Still considering "Dove of Peace" from the 353rd too.

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[Devil 505]

Gorgeous!

[JimmyD3]

Looks great Oboe. 

[lyric1]

 

[Greebo]

Very nice Oboe, look forward to seeing the finished article.

[Vraciu]

Most outstanding.   

[lyric1]

"Open to suggestions". 

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A couple of thrown aways I have.
Lots of bare metal that you can show.



"Fightin Gator"

http://decals.kitreview.com/decals/amd48569_570reviewjk_1.htm

https://modelingmadness.com/scott/decals/aero/am48570.htm

404th FG/507th FS.











"Windy IV"

81st FG/91st FS.







36th FG/53rd FS.

[Banshee7]

A couple of thrown aways I have.
Lots of bare metal that you can show.



"Fightin Gator"

http://decals.kitreview.com/decals/amd48569_570reviewjk_1.htm

https://modelingmadness.com/scott/decals/aero/am48570.htm

404th FG/507th FS.

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"Windy IV"

81st FG/91st FS.

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36th FG/53rd FS.

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Fightin Gator or Windy IV...Flip a coin and that's my vote!

[Devil 505]

I'd like to request these schemes.

56FG / 63FS



79FG / 85FS


or

[Banshee7]

I'd like to request these schemes.

56FG / 63FS

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79FG / 85FS
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or

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Way to make this even more difficult, Devil... 

[lyric1]

I'd like to request these schemes.


79FG / 85FS
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[Devil 505]

Since X10 doesn't have the "Flying Skull" emblem on it, scratch it off the list.

[lyric1]

351st FS/353rd FG.

"Lonesome Polecat IV"







"Sylvia"

342nd FS/348th FG.



SX-Q

352nd FS/353rd FG.



78th FS/15th FG.

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https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/aircrafts-2-3/p-47/capt-moore-and-lt-kreimann-15th-fighter-group-on-p-47d-thunderbolt-stinger-v-nose-art/



https://www.reddit.com/r/WWIIplanes/comments/ryglzy/p47_thunderbolt_stinger_v/







47th FS/15th FG.

[Banshee7]

78th FS/15th FG.

#238

https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/aircrafts-2-3/p-47/capt-moore-and-lt-kreimann-15th-fighter-group-on-p-47d-thunderbolt-stinger-v-nose-art/

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https://www.reddit.com/r/WWIIplanes/comments/ryglzy/p47_thunderbolt_stinger_v/

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47th FS/15th FG.

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These two now have my vote with the 78th edging out the 47th

[oboe]

I’m looking at several of these guys, thanks for the info!   I think the Bushmaster snake nose art is so cool, but it’s my understanding the P-47s of the 15th FG we’re stationed in Hawaii and saw no combat.

The 15th was involved with the defense of Pearl during the surprise attack, using P-36s, P-39s, and P-40s but was nearly wiped out.  It was reconstituted and equipped with the Thunderbolt.  In 1944, it was re-equipped with the Mustang and did escort work in the Central Pacific.

Would like confirmation on that though.  Very cool paint schemes.