Trumpeter 02264 P-47D Thunderbolt "Dorsal Fin" 1/32

      Affectionately know as "the Jug", the P-47 was a heavy (7-ton) fighter for its time. Designed as an interceptor, it found its true role as a hard-hitting ground-attack aircraft. Its great structural strength and massive radial engine that could withstand damage better than that of in-line engine fighters like the p-51and p-38helped it survive the punishment. In March, 1942, the first production models started coming out the assembly line, and in January, 1943, the 56th Fighter Group was the first to make the new fighter operational, with the 8th Air Force based in Great Britain. Production really hit its stride with the P-47D, which was the largest series. The P-47D had a more powerful engine at high altitude and a heavier bomb load. With drop tanks the P-47 could escort bombers as far as Berlin, These Thunderbolts were built in several production lots and with a host of designations.

Item Type    Static Aircraft
Model Brief    Length:348.8 mm   Wingspan:388.9 mm
Total Parts    462pcs
Metal Parts    n/a
Photo Etched Parts    1pcs for seat belt
Film Parts    one sheet  instrument panel
Resin Parts    n/a
Total Sprues    18 sprues, 3 rubber tyres, 1 clear cowling
Paint Schemes "    1) P-47D-30-RA, Col Joe Laughlin, the Commanding Officer of the 362nd FG, 379th FS, Germany                                      during May of 1945.
                           2) P-47D-30-RE , flown by 1Lt Cliffor"
More Features "    The kit consists of  423 parts in plastic with an additional 3 rubber  tyres, 21 clear plastic parts for                                 canopy
~  Especially designed split halves"