A photo-etched accessory set in 1:48 scale for a model of the American Republic P-47D-25-RE Thunderbolt fighter.
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The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was among the heaviest single-engine fighters of the Second World War. Its bulky fuselage had a reason: the turbocharger sat in the rear section and ducting ran along the fuselage to reach it, which let the aircraft keep its power at high altitude. The rugged structure made it a sought-after machine for attacks on ground targets, where taking hits was part of the job. The D-25-RE version received a sliding bubble canopy and a cut-down fuselage spine, which finally opened up the pilot's view to the rear. The letters RE in the designation identify the production plant.
These are photo-etched parts in 1:48 scale for a model of the P-47D-25-RE. The list of parts, their placement and the order of assembly are given in the instructions supplied with the set. Photo-etch pays off wherever injection-molded plastic has to come out thicker than sheet metal would look when scaled down.
On the version with the bubble canopy the cockpit is visible from both sides, so work on the interior pays off. Separate the parts from the fret with a sharp blade on a hard surface and sand away the remains of the tabs. Make the bends along the marked grooves, ideally in a bending tool. Glue with cyanoacrylate in tiny amounts. Wash and degrease the parts before painting, otherwise the paint will not hold on the metal and will flake off during handling.
The set is for modelers building the Thunderbolt in 1:48 scale who do not mind working with tweezers. Paints, glue and tools are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise.
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