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Any OTers do scale modeling?
Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:21 am
Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:21 am
My stepdad's father flew P-47's in the Pacific. I wanted to get him a scale model painted just like his dad's plane but I have absolutely zero experience and want it to look good.
Is there anywhere around the area that will do this sort of thing through contract?
Pretty simple paint scheme really:
Is there anywhere around the area that will do this sort of thing through contract?
Pretty simple paint scheme really:
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Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:22 am to ChewyDante
I did it as kid - I was messy as hell. Great hobby
Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:27 am to Gorilla Ball
two kinds of kids made models. The ones who put it together first then painted and it looked sloppy, or the ones that painted every piece and then put it together and then touched it up so it looked good.
I was the former, lol.
I was the former, lol.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:28 am to ChewyDante
There are plenty of on-line manufacturers who can make replica model airplanes true to your specs.
I have an exact replica of each plane I flew during my corporate days.
LINK
I have an exact replica of each plane I flew during my corporate days.
LINK
Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:35 am to ChewyDante
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ChewyDante
Where are you located. I MAY be able to put you in contact with someone.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:39 am to Boudreaux35
Baton Rouge
Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:40 am to ChewyDante
If you just want to get him a nice model that's generally accurate, try ebay for pre-painted wooden models and die cast models. Wooden ones come fully painted and run ~150 and make perfect desktop or cabinet displays. There are even completely pre-painted plastic and metal kits and go together very easily.
If you want accuracy you'll need to know the exact model he flew and commission a modeler to build one. Your dad may even remember the exact squadron markings, plane numbers, customized insignia etc to recreate his exact plane. P-47 models varied visually in ww2, and a good modeler will know and pick the right kit to use.
If you want accuracy you'll need to know the exact model he flew and commission a modeler to build one. Your dad may even remember the exact squadron markings, plane numbers, customized insignia etc to recreate his exact plane. P-47 models varied visually in ww2, and a good modeler will know and pick the right kit to use.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:41 am to ChewyDante
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Baton Rouge
Check with "Baton Rouge Scale Modelers". They have a web page and facebook. I'm certain that one of the guys in there would be more than willing to help you out.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:43 am to Boudreaux35
Awesome, thanks. 
Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:46 am to metalunamutant
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Your dad may even remember the exact squadron markings, plane numbers, customized insignia etc to recreate his exact plane. P-47 models varied visually in ww2, and a good modeler will know and pick the right kit to use.
The P-47 in the OP is the exact squadron. The only difference between his plane and that one is the name on the nose.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:49 am to ChewyDante
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The P-47 in the OP is the exact squadron. The only difference between his plane and that one is the name on the nose.
With today's graphics technology, it is very likely that markings/decals for the exact tail numbers and nose art can be obtained. If you have any actual photos of the plane, make sure you show them to the person who builds it.
If you have trouble getting in touch with someone or finding someone to do it, let me know at boud reaux35 at gmail.
This post was edited on 11/3/16 at 9:55 am
Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:56 am to metalunamutant
I'll confess - I swatted at your avatar.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 10:13 am to Boudreaux35
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Please note, we are NOT a build up service and do not offer build up service. Our mission is to get non modelers involved in the lifelong hobby of scale plastic model building.
Ruh roh.
Do you have inside man by chance?
This post was edited on 11/3/16 at 10:14 am
Posted on 11/3/16 at 10:17 am to ChewyDante
quote:Not now but I will in my "golden years", God willing.
Scale modeling
I've been involved in my work life with some arcane but (to me) interesting one-off transportation & construction-related projects which will lend themselves well to scale modeling from scratch.
Once I start that, y'all won't have me to kick around here anymore.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 10:18 am to ChewyDante
There's a group of scale modelers that meets, does displays, and workshops with the EBR library system. Contact the main or Jones Creek branch and they should be able to get you in touch.
The members may do commissions as well.
Edit: I think I was beaten to the punch on that one.
The members may do commissions as well.
Edit: I think I was beaten to the punch on that one.
This post was edited on 11/3/16 at 10:21 am
Posted on 11/3/16 at 10:29 am to ZappBrannigan
My room at the house I grew up in probably has 50 or more of these I built. 
I have practically every armored vehicle that existed in WW2
Tamiya models = GOAT
I was a lonely kid
I have practically every armored vehicle that existed in WW2
Tamiya models = GOAT
I was a lonely kid
This post was edited on 11/3/16 at 10:31 am
Posted on 11/3/16 at 10:34 am to ChewyDante
I have a sweet LEGO Star Wars collection.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 10:52 am to Napoleon
quote:
two kinds of kids made models. The ones who put it together first then painted and it looked sloppy, or the ones that painted every piece and then put it together and then touched it up so it looked good.
I was the former, lol.
And the third kind: those who got half way through, put it back in the box and never touched it again. Like me
Posted on 11/3/16 at 11:24 am to Jackie Chan
I used to build them, now I just read about them, there is a subreddit called: modelmakers
There are several guys who will make what you want.
I made a model for my great uncle when I was a kid, he took part in the Battle of Britain in a Spitfire, all he could remember was his Squadron had a C on the side of his plane.
There are several guys who will make what you want.
I made a model for my great uncle when I was a kid, he took part in the Battle of Britain in a Spitfire, all he could remember was his Squadron had a C on the side of his plane.
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