1:72 P-47D-20

The real subject

The P-47 Thunderbolt was an American single-seat fighter, exceptionally bulky and heavy. It was powered by a piston radial engine with a turbocharger that sat as far back as the rear fuselage and was linked to the engine by long ducting; that is exactly why the aircraft had such a voluminous fuselage. The armament consisted of eight 12.7 mm machine guns in the wing. The D-20 version still belongs to the variants with the razorback spine behind the cockpit, that is before the bubble canopy was introduced.

What the set contains

A set of photo-etched parts in 1:72 scale. Photo-etch is made from thin sheet metal, so it captures elements that in plastic would have to be many times thicker than the real thing. The range of parts, their placement on the model and the kit they are meant for are given in the instructions enclosed by the manufacturer.

Building and painting tips

Separate the parts with a sharp blade on a hard surface, not with pliers, which will twist the sheet. Level off the remnant of the tab with a fine file. Make the bends along the pressed score lines, ideally in a bending tool or between the jaws of flat tweezers, and bend in one movement, because repeated working back and forth will crack the sheet. Polystyrene cement will not join metal, so reach for super glue or epoxy and apply only a minute amount. Before painting, degrease the sheet and lay a primer coat on it, otherwise the paint will not hold on the smooth surface.

• 1:72 scale, photo-etched parts from thin sheet metal
• the subject is the P-47D-20 Thunderbolt fighter
• bonded with super glue or epoxy
• degrease and lay down a primer coat before painting
• the range of parts and the kit they are meant for are given in the manufacturer's instructions

Terms of supply

The kit, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.