A couple of 48th P-47D Razorbacks

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Looking good...
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They are coming along very nicely!
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Got the props done for both. Look how tiny the Curtiss prop is compared to the Hamilton Standard
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Yup, a lot more surface area. I remember reading in Robert Johnsons book "Thunderbolt" how the paddle plane prop greatly improved performance.
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Georgia Peach is complete. From the 510FS, 405FG flown by Captain Edward Curry Powell. It is a D-21 with the early Curtiss prop

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Looks great! I love the metal finish!
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Fat Cat is now completed. 509FS 405FG flown by Lieutenant Henry Bakken D-22 with Hamilton Standard prop
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They look great! Now how about some photos of both jugs at the same time... Jugs are always better in pairs...
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Stay tuned.....
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