1:72 Republic F-47D-30 "Thunderbolt" of the Arizona ANG, 1952

[Dizzyfugu]

That hits the spot right there!!!!     I want to grab the B&W pic and go see how many people I can utterly confuse with it!!!!      

He he, that's a bit the plan - even though this one is rather subtle and, AFAIK, the Airzona ANG actually operated the P-47 - but just for a short period after WWII.

And, again, thanks a lot everyone, glad you like it. 

[Dizzyfugu]

That's just glorious 

Thanks a lot for the Whiffie nomination! 

[DogfighterZen]

Looks very good, Dizzy.

[NARSES2]

Considering that the prop jobs were used almost exclusively as mud movers in Korea (with the rare exception of F-82), the Jug or the Lightning would have made much more sense than the Mustang as the primary type, but alas, the Mustang was the cheapest of the three to operate, causing it to be the type the USAAF consolidated to after VJ-Day.

I often wondered why, now I know. Thank you 

[Glenn Gilbertson]

Great job - a beautiful finish and it looks so right!
As many have suggested, it could have been more suitable for Korea than the Mustang (a false economy?) How do you balance cheaper running costs against an arguably higher loss rate? Does anyone know the Korean War comparable loss rate/sortie for F-51 vs F4U?

[b29r]

A great build DFG, and a very attractive ANG livery.  The HB kit builds up pretty nicely 

Best regards,
Kem

[TallEng]

Very nice
Sometimes simple is best.
I'm now wondering what other early jet markings could be back dated onto a late piston engined Aircraft?
Not necessarily USAF, other Airforces are available

Regards
Keith

[AS.12]

MA ANG had nice bright green shamrocks that could be 'back-dated'

https://www.massairspace.org/virtualexhibit/vex3/images/ac86d3d1-ff2a-4322-95fa-214389684100.jpg

[Dizzyfugu]

You even get these markings with one of the F-86H Special Hobby kits. Could look good on a P/F-51H or an older D?