Tamiya 1/72 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Razorback" Scaled Plastic Model Kit - Hobbies Direct

Tamiya 1/72 kit of the P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback with accurately reproduced fuselage, full ordnance set, and two marking options.

Key Features

• 1/72 scale Tamiya kit of the P-47D Thunderbolt "Razorback" early production variant
• Armed with eight 12.7mm machineguns; first single-seat fighter with supercharger and 2000hp engine
• Includes 2 x 108 gallon tanks, 2 x 500 pound bombs, and 2 x M10 rocket launchers
• Two different propellers included to match decal markings
• Decals for 2 fighter groups — one from Europe and one from the Pacific

Overview

The P-47 was the first single-seated fighter to be equipped with a supercharger paired with a 2000hp engine, allowing it to fly at the same high altitude as bombers. Armed with eight 12.7mm machineguns, the Thunderbolt, with the P-51 Mustang, constituted the main fighters of the US Army Air Force. This is the representation of P-47D early production that was nicknamed "razorback" because of the shape of its upper fuselage behind the cockpit. The P-47D was a high-speed, high-altitude capable fighter and escorted the allied bombers that were conducting raids over Germany. Its 1-ton payload and its robustness made the Thunderbolt the perfect aircraft for ground attacking missions.

Features

• Sharp design of rear fuselage accurately reproduced.
• Unique belly shape perfectly replicated thanks to left-right symmetrical construction.
• Joining beams used to attach wings to fuselage, ensuring accurate wing angle.
• Accessories including 2 x 108 gallon tanks, 2 x 500 pound bombs and 2 x M10 rocket launchers.
• For extra accuracy, kit comes with two different propellers to match decal markings.
• Decals for 2 fighter groups, including one from Europe and one from the Pacific.

Specifications

• Scale: 1/72
• Decal Schemes: 2

Included Items

• 1x Model Kit
• 1x Decal Sheet
• 1x Instruction Manual

Required Items

• Plastic safe paint
• Modelling glue
• Tweezers
• Scissors
• Modelling knives
• Modelling files

Note

Paints recommended by Tamiya: AS-12 Bare-Metal Silver, AS-6 Olive Drab (USAAF), AS-7 Neutral Grey (USAAF), X-11 Gloss Chrome Silver, X-18 Semi-Gloss Black, X-8 Gloss Green, X-6 Gloss Orange, X-7 Gloss Red, XF-1 Flat Black, XF-16 Flat Aluminium, XF-2 Flat White, XF-49 Flat Khaki, XF-5 Flat Green, XF-53 Flat Neutral Grey, XF-56 Flat Metallic Grey, XF-57 Flat Buff, XF-64 Flat Red Brown, XF-7 Flat Red.