Tamiya 61096 - P-47M Thunderbolt  [61096]

Concerning 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 as it fulfilled its duty. The P-47M ended up being a particular high-speed fighter that has been specially built 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 with the capacity of top rate of 761km/h, while atmosphere brake system were put up beneath the wings to aid in deceleration. Rushed to plan due to the 56th Fighter Group in countries in europe, the P-47M simply saw combat within the last few couple of weeks of this war, yet achieved the distinction of downing a German Me262 jet fighter.

In regards to the Model

• 1/48 scale style of the Republic P-47M Thunderbolt.
• New parts for depicting late-war P-47M include 1: range of 3 types of vertical dorsal end fin. 2: atmosphere bakes fitted under wings, behind landing gear, with landing lights relocated to wing tips. 3: Flat kind cockpit flooring, tool panel, rudder pedal and part walls created from brand-new components. 4: Decelerator located on engine front.
• 2 all-new sets of markings based on dark-blue/blue patterned camouflage utilized by the 56th Fighter Group of the 8th Air Force.
• Kit also contains all parts needed to build P-47M or P-47D Bubbletop variations with or without dorsal end fins, greatly increasing modeling alternatives.