P-47D Thunderbolt 1/32 Hasegawa

The P-47D Thunderbolt was a member of the Thunderbolt series that featured the razorback shape of the upper rear fuselage flattened and a tear drop canopy over the cockpit for improved rearward vision. This feature was included on all P-47s produced after the D-25. This revision reduced the max speed of the aircraft but did a great deal to improve the balance as a fighter aircraft. The Thunderbolt, equipped with exhaust turbines and outstanding performance in all types of operations, from low to very high altitudes, was also used extensively in the ground support role.

Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s suggested colors.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/32
Skill Level: 2
Length: 13.7”
Wingspan: 15.5”
Parts: 167
– Painting and assembly required
– 19 sprues
– Molded in high-quality plastic
– One decal sheet
– 12 poly caps
– Includes pilot figure
– Clear parts
– Optional propeller, wheel and canopy parts
– Detailed cockpit interior
– Bombs and auxiliary fuel tank
– Lots of optional position parts
– Includes decals and paint guides for the following versions:

1. 61^st Fighter Squadron, 56^th Fighter Group, 8AF, Lt. Col. Francis Gabreski, July 20, 1944
2. 61^st Fighter Squadron, 56^th Fighter Group, 8AF, Lt. Col. Francis Gabreski, July 5, 1944
3. 353^rd Fighter Squadron, 354^th Fighter Group, 9AF, Maj. Glenn T. Eagleston, France, early 1945

– Illustrated instructions and paint guide

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Paint Guide:

Black
Red
Yellow
Silver
Olive Drab
Neutral Grey
Sandy Brown
Dark Green 2
Interior Green
Steel
Cocoa Brown or Hull Red
Flat Black
Red Brown
Mahogany
Wood Brown
Sail Color
Clear
Clear Red
Clear Orange
Clear Blue
Khaki Green
Flesh
Burnt Iron
Semi-Gloss Black
Grey FS 36622 (for versions 1 & 2 above only)
Tire Black
White FS 17875
Yellow FS 13538
Zinc Chromate Type I FS 34151
Chromate Yellow Primer FS 33481
Dark Green BS 641 (for versions 1 & 2 above only)
Ocean Grey (for versions 1 & 2 above only)
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