JRutman 1/32 P-47N
By Rick Bellanger
The model is a J. Rutman 1/32nd scale P-47N. My first solid resin kit and it's not going to be my last. I enjoyed doing it and I'm looking forward
The model was built then primed with Krylon gray primer to find and fix seam lines and pitting. After I was satisfied I then painted the model gloss black and again checked for seams and other areas that needed work. When you do a metalizer finish EVERY blemish WILL so up. So your finish must be smooth and blemish free.
I used Alclad II paints for the metal finish. It was first sprayed with Duraluminum, then various panels where masked off using sticky note pads. I used aluminum, white aluminum and polished aluminum for various finishes.
I waited till the next day to paint the yellow which is Scale Coat II Reefer yellow (a model railroading paint) and the anti-glare panel is Model Masters Olive Drab.
There is no gloss finish applied on any surface. The SC II paints are glossy already.
Decaling was accomplished using CAM Decals new set for the P-47N. It is modeled after a P-47N, Serial No. 44-88211, from the 464th FS/ 507th FG based at Ie Shima, 1945. "Little Meatie's Meat Chopper", was flown by LT Oscar Perdomo, the last ace of the Second World War.
Final assembly and touch ups was next.
A flat finished was applied over the yellow only. A little weathering and a black wash to accent some panel lines. I used drop tanks from the Hasegawa P-51 kit to give a little life to the model.
© Rick Bellanger 2003
This article was published on Wednesday, July 20 2011; Last modified on Saturday, May 14 2016