Republic P-47D Thunderbolt (Razorback): Pick your pilots for the up coming minis
Now that we know we are getting a P-47D Thunderbolt (Razorback) in the next Series release, which pilots or units would you like to appear on the minis?
There is only one rule, you must post a picture of the pilot's plane or a plane from that unit.
Let the fun begin!
Either Francis S. Gabreski (61st FS, 56th FG),
or Lt. Robert S. Johnson (61st FS, 56th FG). The first (OD uppers) is from 1943, the second (silver) from 1944.
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This one is interesting... simply because it served in the Pacific. Pilot - Maj. Harry McAfee. Saipan, Summer 1944.
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I think Gabby's is a must, so I doubt we would also see "Lucky" since the scheme is so close (and it's giving the bird which would not go over well in a family game). Johnson's silver plane could fill the "shiny" check box, but I think there are much better options as far as looks go for that.
Keep them coming guys!
Let me show a Gabby's picture with his fellow pilots of Polish 315th squadron from times they were flying together
Definitely we need his plane as a mini
Ouch... this one is so tiny!
More of his photos here:
http://www.mysliwcy.pl/#
to find them scroll down until you find his name and click the link
"We do not stop playing when we get old, but we get old when we stop playing."
This one might give some nice color and PTO rep...
Or, Bill Dunham's "Bonnie" from the 460th FS would add a nice blend of NMF and color...
Hubert Zemke, "Mой Tоварищ", 1943 - 1944
I like this one as well, especially the checkered nose. It's from the 82nd FS, 78th FG, 8th AF, USAAF.
Escuadrón 201 "Aguilas Aztecas", Fuerza Aerea Expedicionara Mexicana (attached to 58th FG, USAAF, Luzon, 1945).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escuadr%C3%B3n_201
>;)
Gabby's is an absolute must!
I think then any Silver bird & a Pacific area aircraft from those excellent profiles shown by Diamondback.
I kinda like this oneOriginally Posted by fast.git
I like this one as well, especially the checkered nose. It's from the 82nd FS, 78th FG, 8th AF, USAAF.
I like these two of your choices because I has a green one and a polished-silver oneEither Francis S. Gabreski (61st FS, 56th FG),
I would like one with a checkerboard too...
either this one:
or this one:
This would be my choice for a D Day version.
The markings represent P-47D 42-74742 ‘Snafu’, WZ-D of 84th FS 78th FG USAAF flown from Duxford in 1944 by 1st Lt Severino B Calderon
This would be my choice for a D Day version.
The markings represent P-47D 42-74742 ‘Snafu’, WZ-D of 84th FS 78th FG USAAF flown from Duxford in 1944 by 1st Lt Severino B Calderon
Yes please, and make it so!
Some other pilots and P-47 of the PTO.
P-47 in Italy with checkered tail, to change from the P-51 checkered nose of the previous WoG serie.
Osprey 26-Mustang-and-Thunderbolt-Aces-of-the-Pacific-and-CBI
Osprey P-47-Thunderbolt-Aces-of-the-Ninth-and-Fifteenth-Air-Forces
This one should be a lock, along with Gabreski & Johnson.Hubert Zemke, "Mой Tоварищ", 1943 - 1944
Translation: "Strike those three off the list."
Hopefully not true... but if past practices are any indication...
Like I said.... :P
Chris,I like this one as well, especially the checkered nose. It's from the 82nd FS, 78th FG, 8th AF, USAAF.
You don't really care how much of a PITA it is to do checkerboard paint jobs, do you? That goes for cards, too. Although I do have a "back" button on my computer, which repainters don't have.
Mike
Checkered noses can be dealt with decals or label paper; at least with practice. I'm seeing a lot of practice in my futureChris,
You don't really care how much of a PITA it is to do checkerboard paint jobs, do you? That goes for cards, too. Although I do have a "back" button on my computer, which repainters don't have.
Mike
Karl
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
Well Gabby Garbrinski should be #1. Here are some others.
And some others.
And still another.
There is now a plane and card for this one: Wing Collection 11Hubert Zemke, "Mой Tоварищ", 1943 - 1944
Well, almost. Same guy, just his next unit.
Mike
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Not being an expert on U.S. aircraft, they all look incredible to me. After all that Drab and earth colour, I got excited when I discovered The British Desert camo scheme.
I will just be grateful to get them whichever scheme is adopted.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
After thinking a bit didn't the Brazil fly P-47's ? That would something different to add to the game.
Yes, but they were bubble-tops (not razor backs) and their cammo scheme was the usual olive drab or aluminium
You could get a Brazilian P-47 with a little repainting on the New Ray P-47.
It's almost impossible for me to get my hands on a New Ray P-47...
What does the Cyrillic on Zemke's plane say?
And speaking of Russians and British in P-47s:
:)
It says "My comrade".
+1 for Hubert Zemke.
Actually what i really wish is not a particular pilot, it is one of the 3 Thunderbolts in a simple camo, so it has a chance for a paint job instead of a decal job.
'quim I have a couple I could sell you at a good price!It's almost impossible for me to get my hands on a New Ray P-47...
P.M. me if you are interested. I have done a bit of repainting so they dont look identical!
Very True!! Give the re-paintables!
Karl
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
On the one hand, I'd love a 318th FS bird (already pictured, one of the 325th FG Checkertails) since it's my grandfather's old squadron (albeit in its later 318th FIS incarnation when they flew F-106 jets), but we already have William Lott's P-40 representing the Green Dragons, and there are tons of Razorback Jug aces or other colorful schemes.
YES THEY DID!
And yes i'd like to see this.
But yes they didn't flew Razor BacksAlthough i will search about this.
Thanks
Nick
Nicolas, pst... pst... Will these be useful to you?
See this post:
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sho...l-ww2-figthers
.... Although, if sometime the bubble-top one get out of our plans..
I got even the 1:48 kit..
Oh and sorry for the F-5
Thanks
Nick
What Happened to the photo?!?!
Very interesting Joaquim. They are good and cheap. I'll see what i can do about this ( although i think that the New Ray model Bobby showed us is available in Brazil. Somewhere. But available).Nicolas, pst... pst... Will these be useful to you?
See this post:
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sho...l-ww2-figthers
Thanks
Nick
Not available in Portugal, unfortunately...
I was able to buy one F4U in 1/190 scale, thats why i think they are available in Brazil.
Does anyone know the wingspan of a Bubble Top (1/200)?
Thanks
Nick
D Bubbletop would be same as a Razorback, only differing in the canopy and upper fuselage--the change was the D-25 production block, and many model manufacturers tool their P-47 kits with interchangeable spines so you can but the kit as either. And it turns out, the N tip only looks "clipped" because it's more squared-off--the N span is 1'8" MORE than the D (42' 7" vs 40' 9"), so the combination of a broader and wider wing would have explained the PTO suitability with its range improvements.
Making an N out of a D will be a LOT of work, due to the strake in front of the tail and having to scratchbuild the outer wing section.
Thanks Diamondback, but could yiu display these numbers in centimeters? We dont use inches in Brazil. Sorry for the trouble.
Nick
20*2.54=50.8cm. In 1/200 scale, this means an N would be 2.54mm greater span.
P-47D Thunderbolt
Length: 36 ft 1 in (11.00 m) - 1/200 scale: 5,55 cm
Wingspan: 40 ft 9 in (12.42 m) - 1/200 scale: 6,21 cm
Thanks guys! Starting my Brazilian Bubble Tops tomorrow.
A couple of points. As long as there will be a model for the Pacific theater of operations I will be happy. As for the other suggested countries I would be against that idea. My view is that this aircraft is American so lets keep the paint schemes American.
I'm stuck on my phone but how has the 4th FG not mentioned? Include some eagle squadron pilots in there. Sorry I can't produce a picture
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