P-47N-1RE Thunderbolt Basic Kit 1:48 MiniArt 48064

Plastic model airplane to assemble: P-47N-1RE Thunderbolt Basic Kit 1:48 MiniArt 48064

The P-47N-1RE Thunderbolt model in 1:48 scale from MiniArt is an excellent proposition for model-making enthusiasts and aviation history lovers. This basic kit offers a detailed representation of one of the most famous fighter planes of World War II, which played a key role in operations in the Pacific.

Model features:

• High-quality, detailed plastic parts
• Photo-etched (PE) elements included
• Realistic panel and surface details
• Model dimensions: Wingspan 258 mm, Length 233 mm

Two decal options:

• "93" 44-88320 "SACK HAPPY" from the 73rd Fighter Squadron, 318th Fighter Group, 20th Air Force, leShima, summer 1945. Pilot: Lt. Robert Redfield
• "CF" 44-87979 "Knocked Up" from the 34th Fighter Squadron, 413th Fighter Group, 20th Air Force, summer 1945. Pilot: Francis J. Vetort (it is suggested that the pilot may have been Archibald C. Gratz)

History of the P-47 Thunderbolt: The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, also known as the "Jug," was one of the main fighters used by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) during World War II. Produced by Republic Aviation from 1941 to 1945, the P-47 was used both in Europe and the Pacific as an escort fighter and fighter-bomber.

The P-47 was known for its powerful firepower, equipped with eight .50 caliber machine guns and the ability to carry 5-inch rockets or a bomb load of up to 2500 pounds (1100 kg). It was one of the heaviest fighters of the war, and its durability allowed it to return to base even after sustaining significant combat damage.

The aircraft was powered by a powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine, which provided it with dominance at high altitudes. The P-47 also served in the air forces of France, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, as well as in Mexican and Brazilian units.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.