The P-47D Thunderbolt was also used by the 8th AF as a ground attack airplane when the P-51 took over the escort of the bombers. The late version of the Thunderbolt was called bubbletop because of its teardrop shaped canopy. 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 3 types of drop tanks are part of the kit. A pilot figure and decals for two different markings are included. Paint colors needed: AS-12 Bare Metal Silver, AS-6 Olive Drab (USAAF), AS-7 Neutral Gray (USAAF), TS-29 Semi Gloss Black, X-11 Chrome Silver, X-18 Semi Gloss Black, X-23 Clear Blue, X-27 Clear Red, X-31 Titanium Gold, X-5 Green, X-6 Orange, X-7 Red, XF-1 Flat Black, XF-10 Flat Brown, XF-15 Flat Flesh, XF-16 Flat Aluminum, XF-3 Flat Yellow, XF-4 Yellow Green, XF-49 Khaki, XF-5 Flat Green, XF-56 Metallic Grey, XF-57 Buff, XF-62 Olive Drab, XF-64 Red Brown, and XF-7 Flat Red.  | This plastic model kit requires plastic cement and paint for assembly, and they are sold separately. |
| WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD! Small parts. Not intended for children under 3 years of age. | | Product image and description is provided by the manufacturer, and is as accurate as possible. Some details of the product may be subject to change without notice (graphics, decoration, wheel color, etc.). eHobbies is not responsible for these changes, as it does not alter the function or value of the product. |
| Model length 9.1 inches, wingspan 10.2 inches. |
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