Trumpeter 1:32 - P-47D-30 Thunderbolt 'Dorsal Fin'

Trumpeter 1:32 - P-47D-30 Thunderbolt 'Dorsal Fin'   Affectionately know as "the Jug", the P-47 was a heavy (7-ton) fighter for its time. Designed as an interceptor, it found its true role as a hard-hitting ground-attack aircraft. Its great structural strength and massive radial engine that could withstand damage better than that of in-line engine fighters like the p-51and p-38helped it survive the punishment.   In March, 1942, the first production models started coming out the assembly line, and in January, 1943, the 56th Fighter Read More...roup was the first to make the new fighter operational, with the 8th Air Force based in Great Britain.   Production really hit its stride with the P-47D, which was the largest series. The P-47D had a more powerful engine at high altitude and a heavier bomb load. With drop tanks the P-47 could escort bombers as far as Berlin, These Thunderbolts were built in several production lots and with a host of designations.   Item No    02264 Item Name    P-47D-30 Thunderbolt "Dorsal Fin" Bar Code    9580208022642 Scale    1:32 Item Type    Static Aircraft Model Brief    Length:348.8 mm   Wingspan:388.9 mm Total Parts    462pcs Metal Parts    n/a Photo Etched Parts    1pcs for seat belt Film Parts    one sheet  instrument panel Resin Parts    n/a Total Sprues    18 sprues, 3 rubber tyres, 1 clear cowling Paint Schemes "    1) P-47D-30-RA, Col Joe Laughlin, the Commanding Officer of the 362nd FG, 379th FS, Germany during May of 1945. 2) P-47D-30-RE , flown by 1Lt Cliffor" Released Date    2008-10 More Features "    The kit consists of  423 parts in plastic with an additional 3 rubber  tyres, 21 clear plastic parts for canopy ~  Especially designed split halves"   Read Less