Highly detailed 1/48 scale assembly model kit of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a single-seat single-engine fighter used extensively by the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II.
The P47 was the largest single-engine fighter of the era, earning the nicknamed "Jug? by pilots who flew it. The P-47 was a formidable dogfighter, but the Jug?s ruggedness and superb firepower made it an exceptional ground-attack aircraft. P47s were fitted with a large Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp two-row 18-cylinder radial engine, which not only provided excellent horsepower but also provided Thunderbolt pilots with a shield against frontal attacks. In addition, the "Jugs? were armed with eight .50-caliber machine guns which were devastating against both air and ground targets.
This beautifully detailed 1:48 scale assembly model kit of the famed “Jug” by Tamiya depicts the P47D variant with “razorback” canopy configuration.
Features:
The massive form of the plane, especially its belly and its cowling, has been accurately reproduced.
Flaps come as separate parts and can be attached in the up or down position.
3 types of mirrors, gun sights and propellers are provided.
Engine cowling flaps and the intercooler air outlets on each side of the fuselage can be represented in the opened or closed position.
500 pounds bombs, rocket launchers and 2 types of drop tanks are part of the kit.
A pilot figure and decals for two different markings are included.
230mm total length assembled
Suggested Paint Colors (not included): AS-12 – Bare Metal Silver AS-6 – Olive Drab (USAAF) AS-7 – Neutral Gray (USAAF) TS-27 – Matte White TS-29 – Semi Gloss Black X-18 – Semi Gloss Black X-23 – Clear Blue X-27 – Clear Red X-31 – Titanium Gold XF-1 – Flat Black XF-10 – Flat Brown XF-15 – Flat Flesh XF-16 – Flat Aluminum XF-2 – Flat White XF-3 – Flat Yellow XF-4 – Yellow Green XF-49 – Khaki XF-5 – Flat Green XF-56 – Metallic Grey XF-57 – Buff XF-62 – Olive Drab XF-64 – Red Brown XF-7 – Flat Red
