Tamiya America, Inc 1/72 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, TAM60769

The P-47 was the first single-seated fighter to be equipped with a supercharger paired with a 2000hp engine, allowing it to fly at the same high altitude as bombers. Armed with eight 12.7mm machineguns, the Thunderbolt, with the P-51 Mustang, constituted the main fighters of the US Army Air Force. This is the representation of P-47D early production that was nicknamed razorback because of the shape of its upper fuselage behind the cockpit. The P-47D was a high-speed, high-altitude capable fighter and escorted the allied bombers that were conducting raids over Germany. Its 1-ton payload and its robustness made the Thunderbolt the perfect aircraft for ground attacking missions. Kit features: Joining beams used to attach wings to fuselage, ensuring accurate wing angle, Loads of accessories including 2 x 108 gallon tanks, 2 x 500 pound bombs and 2 x M10 rocket launchers, For extra accuracy, kit comes with two different propellers to match decal markings, and Decals for 2 fighter groups, including one from Europe and one from the Pacific. Paint colors needed: AS-12 Bare Metal Silver, AS-6 Olive Drab (USAAF), AS-7 Neutral Gray (USAAF), X-11 Chrome Silver, X-18 Semi Gloss Black, X-5 Green, X-6 Orange, X-7 Red, XF-1 Flat Black, XF-16 Flat Aluminum, XF-2 Flat White, XF-3 Flat Yellow, XF-4 Yellow Green, XF-5 Flat Green, XF-53 Neutral Grey, XF-56 Metallic Grey, XF-57 Buff, XF-64 Red Brown, and XF-7 Flat Red.