Description:
Tamiya 61090 P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop 1/48 Scale Model Kit
In May 1941, as the war escalated in Europe, the XP-47B single-engine fighter appeared as a prototype from Republic's design team. The XP-47B was intended for long-range escort missions for bombers directed into German airspace. It was equipped with a 2,000 hp R-2800 radial engine, supercharger, and eight 12.7 mm machine guns. This prototype evolved into the P-47D Thunderbolt fighter-bomber with the improved bubble-type canopy giving a wider field of view. The huge form of the plane, particularly its cowling and its belly, has been accurately reproduced in this model.
Features:
1/48 scale model kit
Assembled model is 23.0cm long
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 three types of drop tank are part of the kit. A pilot figure and decals for two different markings are included
Requires Glue and paint for assembly. Not included
