This Is The Academy 1/72 P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop 12491
This is a 1/72 Plastic P-47D Thunderbolt "Bubble Top" from Academy Plastics. It’s for ages 10 and up.
The P-47D was a workhorse of the U.S. Army Air Force during the last half of WWII. The P-47D was equipped with a 2,000 horsepower R-2800 "Double-Wasp" engine. Thanks to the great engine the P-47 was an agile craft despite its large size. This unique combination of abilities made it perfect for bomber escort roles and ground attack. One of the most notable changes ever made to the Thunderbolt was the installation of a "bubble" canopy, a modification that greatly improved flight visibility.
FEATURES: Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in grey. The surface of the plane is decorated with fully engraved panel lines and rivet detail. Highly detailed cockpit interior, landing gear, and landing gear bay. Authentic engine assemblies with propellers. Underwing accessories such as bombs, rocketry, and extra fuel cells really dress this model up. Clear plastic canopy allows close inspection of cockpit. Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly.
MARKING OPTIONS: One Decal Sheet with Markings for Two Aircraft: 1: USAAF P-47D-25-RE, Lt. Duane E. Buholz, 509th FS/405th FG 2: Royal Air Force Thunderbolt MK. II, No.615 Squadron, India 1945 Airframe Colors: 1: Olive Drab, Red, Silver 2: Dark Green, Ocean Gray, Medium Sea Grey, White Detail Colors: Yellow, Flat Black
INCLUDES: One 1/72 Plastic P-47D Thunderbolt "Bubble Top"
REQUIRES: Assembly Cement Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS) Brushes Sprue Cutter Modeling Knife File or Emery Board Scissors Tweezers Water for Decals Glue Tips or Toothpicks Cloth Adult Supervision
SPECS: Scale: 1/72 Length: 5-1/2" (13.9cm) (approximately) Width: 7" (17.8cm) (approximately) Height: 2-1/4" (5.6cm) (approximately)
COMMENTS: Keep small parts and sharp edges away from children. Care should be taken when using tools and modeling knives. Modeling paint should only be used by an adult in a well-ventilated area.
