Tamiya 1:72 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of American assault aircraft in 1:72 scale.

The Tamiya kit allows building the US P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback US Army fighter model. An airplane can be built together with additional fuel tanks, rockets or bombs. The Thunderbolts were the most produced American war fighters. Although partially superseded by the P-51 Mustang, firstly it was used for bomber escort missions and then armed with bombs and rockets as assault aircraft. They were so popular that some pilots refused to rearm in newer aircraft. P-47 remained in use until the end of the war.

The box contains 4 frames with model elements, frame with transparent parts of the cab and decals (allow reconstruction of 61 or 69 fighter squadrons).

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Plane:

• Tamiya XF-62 or AS-6 spray (hull, additional armament)
• Tamiya AS-7 (aircraft belly)
• Tamiya XF-5 (cockpit interior)
• Tamiya XF-16 (engine pistons, shave chassis)
• Tamiya XF-1 (wheels)
• Tamiya X-18 (cockpit elements, propeller)
• Tamiya X-11 (MGs, pitot tube, cockpit elements)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Transparent plastic elements.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.