Product Description
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Product Code: Tam61090
Description: Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
Scale: 1:48
Requires Assembly, Cement and Paint not included
About the Republic P-47D Thunderbolt “Bubbletop”
In May 1941, as the war raged in Europe, a single-engine fighter of more than 4t made its first flight. This fighter was the XP-47B, prototype of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt of which a total of 15683 units will be built. Thanks to war experience, this aircraft was equipped with a 2000hp radial R-2800 engine, a supercharger and eight 12,7mm machine-guns. The XP-47B was to reach 633km/h and in January 1942, just after the USA went to war, the production of P-47B began. It was followed by the P-47C that incorporated various improvements and, from April 1943, by the P-47D, the most built version. The P-47D was equipped with an R-2800-59 engine, which can develop up to 2300hp with combat emergency water injection system engaged. The ducts that were passing on the sides and below the cockpit to connect the supercharger placed behind the pilot’s seat gave to this plane its massive aspect. Many sub-types of the P-47D, designated D-1 to D-40, were produced but the first versions were called “Razorback” because of their sharp edge dorsal fin. The D-25 sub-type, which was introduced around June 1944, was fitted with an electrically actuated bubble canopy in order to improve pilot visibility and increased capacity fuel tanks. This decision resulted in a completely remodeled plane shape. All subsequent sub-types were also fitted with the bubble canopy and became a characteristic feature of late production Thunderbolts. The P-47 “Bubbletop” proved to be an excellent, well-balanced fighter-bomber.
About the Model:
– Republic P-47D Thunderbolt “Bubbletop” plastic assembly kit.
– 1/48 scale, Overall length: 230mm, Overall width: 259mm.
– This is the representation of P-47D late production that was nicknamed “Bubbletop”.
– 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.
– Parts for replication of 3 types of mirrors, gun sights and 4 types of 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.
– Parts for replication of 500-pound bombs, rocket launchers and 3 types of drop tanks are part of the kit.
– A pilot figure and decals for two different markings are included.
Suggested Paint Colors
AS-12 – Bare Metal Silver
AS-6 – Olive Drab (USAAF)
AS-7 – Neutral Gray (USAAF)
TS-29 – Semi Gloss Black
X-11 – Chrome Silver
X-18 – Semi Gloss Black
X-23 – Clear Blue
X-27 – Clear Red
X-31 – Titanium Gold
X-5 – Green
X-6 – Orange
X-7 – Red
XF-1 – Flat Black
XF-10 – Flat Brown
XF-15 – Flat Flesh
XF-16 – Flat Aluminum
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
