Academy 12492 1:72 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Razorback"

This is the Academy's plastic model of the P-47D Thunderbolt "Razorback" in 1/72 scale. The P-47 was the first single-seat fighter equipped with a supercharged 2,000 hp engine, capable of flying at the high altitudes characteristic of bombers. The P-47D Thunderbolt, equipped with eight 12.7 mm machine guns, was the main fighter of the US Eighth Air Force at the beginning of the air war over Europe. This model authentically recreates the initial variant of the P-47D, which was nicknamed "Razorback" because of the shape of its upper fuselage behind the cockpit. The P-47D, due to its speed at high altitudes, was very effective as an escort for Allied bombers during attacks on Germany. This kit from Academy includes over 65 transparent and grey plastic parts for faithfully assembling the American P-47D fighter in 1/72 scale.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 1/72 scale model kit
• The Fighter of World War II P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback
• 50 Anniversary
• Product code: 12492
• Unassembled and unpainted
• High-quality grey plastic parts
• Features highly detailed:
  • Interior and cockpit
  • Landing gear
  • Engraved panel lines and rivets
• Includes:
  • Plastic and transparent parts for assembling P-47D
    • Four sprues with more than 65 parts
  • Under-wing stores with fuel tanks, bombs, and rockets
  • Two optional propellers
  • Waterslide decals
  • Two finishing options:
    • Lt. Cecil O. Dean, 317th FS / 325th FG, spring 1944, Foggia, Italy
    • Lt. A.H. Rainbow, 391st FS / 366th FG, late 1944, France
  • Detailed manual