Description
42-8461 Republic P-47D-5-RE Thunderbolt
This “razorback” P47 was one of four Thunderbolts flown by Lt. Col. Robert S. Johnson with the 8th Air Force. Johnson was the first ETO USAAF pilot to surpass Eddie Rickenbacker’s record of 26 victories. He scored the most of his total 27 victories in “Lucky”, although the aircraft was lost in a crash in March of 1944 (being flown by a different pilot).
Paper Model contains 12 Pages including:
-full colour Cover page,
-historical information page,
-3 pages diagram assembly instructions,
-7 pages of Parts.
Over 200 parts including Fuselage and Wing formers.
Fully recessed and detailed Wheel Wells.
Fully detailed Landing Gear.
Complete detailed Cockpit.
Optional Clear or Printed canopies.
Detailed graphic textures, with realistic weathering and surface features.
Degree of Difficulty: 3/5.
Romelene Abarca (verified owner) –
this p-47 thunderbolt no doubt is one of my favorits