Tamiya 61096 - P-47M Thunderbolt  [61096]

In 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 since it fulfilled its duty. The P-47M ended up being a specific high-speed fighter that has been particularly 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 motor effective at top price of 761km/h, while atmosphere brake system had been set up beneath the wings to help in deceleration. Hurried to prepare because of the 56th Fighter Group in countries in europe, the P-47M simply saw combat within the past couple of little while with this war, yet achieved the distinction of downing a German Me262 jet fighter.

In regards to the Model

• 1/48 scale form of the Republic P-47M Thunderbolt.
• New components for depicting late-war P-47M consist of 1: range of 3 forms of vertical dorsal end fin. 2: environment bakes fitted under wings, behind landing gear, with landing lights relocated to wing recommendations. 3: Flat type cockpit floors, device panel, rudder pedal and component walls produced from new elements. 4: Decelerator situated on engine front.
• 2 all-new sets of markings considering dark-blue/blue patterned camouflage used by the 56th Fighter number of the 8th Air Force.
• Kit also incorporates all components had a need to build P-47M or P-47D Bubbletop variations with or without dorsal end fins, significantly increasing modeling alternatives.