Thunderbolt Mk.I Royal Air Force 1:48 MiniArt 48033

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Vendor: MiniArt

Product code: MA48033

EAN: 5905049176165

Description

Plastic aircraft model kit: Thunderbolt Mk.I Royal Air Force 1:48 MiniArt 48033 Plastic model kit depicting the Thunderbolt Mk.I aircraft in the colors of the British Royal Air Force (RAF). The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, commonly known as "Jug", was one of the heaviest and most powerful fighters of World War II. The Mk.I version supplied to RAF units corresponded to the early P-47D variants with the "razorback" fuselage. These aircraft played a significant role in operations in the Far Eastern theater, including Burma, where their range, powerful armament, and resistance to damage were highly valued in difficult tropical conditions. The kit from MiniArt in 1:48 scale is a precisely reproduced miniature that allows for the construction of a model with a high degree of realism. The Basic Kit series is characterized by a thoughtful design, facilitating assembly while maintaining a wealth of external details. Kit features:

Precisely made parts from grey plastic.
Faithfully rendered configuration of the Thunderbolt Mk.I aircraft used by the RAF.
Decals with markings for 2 British painting options.
Transparent parts for the cockpit glazing.
Detailed reproduction of the fuselage and wing surfaces.

Markings:

Thunderbolt Mk.I FL792 ZT-D "Desparate Dan", 258th RAF Squadron, India Autumn 1944.
Thunderbolt Mk.I HD235 "36", 73rd RAF Operational Training Unit, Egypt Autumn 1944.

Technical specification of the original:

Type: Fighter / Attack aircraft.
Propulsion: Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine.
Armament: 8 x 12.7 mm machine guns.
Main use in the RAF: Operations in South East Asia (SEAC).

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools (including nippers, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement) are required. The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.