1:48 P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop

HGW masking set P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop (1:48)

A set of precisely cut self-adhesive masks from HGW intended for the American P-47D Thunderbolt fighter with the bubbletop canopy in 1:48 scale. The masks are stuck onto the frames of the glazing and when spraying they create sharp edges with no paint bleeding under them. The solution saves time compared with laborious masking with tape and gives a cleaner result. Circular tire masks for a clean transition between the tire and the wheel are usually included as well.

Use

• Transfer the masks onto the frames of the glazing and the bubbletop canopy.
• Press the edges down carefully against bleeding and spray.
• Use the circular masks to separate the tire from the wheel.
• Take the masks off carefully once the paint is dry.

The real subject

The Republic P-47D Thunderbolt was a massive American fighter and fighter bomber powered by the potent Pratt and Whitney R-2800 radial engine. The late bubbletop form replaced the original raised rear fuselage with a bubble canopy, which gave the pilot a markedly better view to the rear. The Thunderbolt was famous for its toughness and for the heavy firepower of its attacks on ground targets.

Who the set is for

• Builders of the P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop in 1:48 scale.
• Modelers who want clean canopy frames without masking by hand.
• Anyone who sprays a model with an airbrush.

This is a masking aid, not a model. Neither paints nor a kit are included in the package.