P-47M Thunderbolt - Tamiya 61096  [61096]

With regards to the Republic P-47M Thunderbolt

Introduced as a fighter escorts for bombers attacking the German homeland, the Republic Thunderbolt had the Razorback and Bubbletop variants because it fulfilled its responsibility. The P-47M ended up being a particular high-speed fighter that has been especially developed to counter German threats like V-1 buzz bomb and unique jet-powered fighters manufactured by the Luftwaffe. The P- 47M showcased a P-47D-28-RE airframe fitted with a high-powered R-2800-57 engine able to top price of 761km/h, while atmosphere brake system had been put up beneath the wings to aid in deceleration. Hurried to prepare due to the 56th Fighter Group in countries in europe, the P-47M just saw combat inside the past handful of short time with this specific war, yet accomplished the difference of downing a German Me262 jet fighter.

With regards to the Model

• 1/48 scale type of the Republic P-47M Thunderbolt.
• New components for depicting late-war P-47M include 1: range of 3 kinds of vertical dorsal end fin. 2: environment bakes fitted under wings, behind landing gear, with landing lights relocated to wing suggestions. 3: Flat kind cockpit floors, unit panel, rudder pedal and component walls created from new elements. 4: Decelerator situated on engine front.
• 2 all-new sets of markings considering dark-blue/blue patterned camouflage employed by the 56th Fighter wide range of the 8th Air Force.
• Kit also includes all components needed to build P-47M or P-47D Bubbletop variations with or without dorsal end fins, dramatically increasing modeling options.