Somehow, the kit was released in the us either before or concurrent with japan, so advanced ordering from hobby link japan didnt work this time. This aircraft is roughly based on the p47 thunderbolt hun hunter. In my opinion, one of his very best to date especially one in his trademark natural metal finish. From that exposure he fell in love with aviation, with a focus on wwii, as he was exposed to the news at that time. Hasegawa 148 p47d thunderbolt razorback kit first look. Shop for eflite p47d razorback replacement parts airplanes at hobbytown. This is a customer build based on a set of nick ziroli giant scale plans for 15 p47 thunderbolt 92. This large scale rc plane is an exact replica of the plane that during wwii was piloted by lt robert r. It was one of the major reasons for the radial engined pioneers to crash on take of in ww1. Hi, electric motor mount, as for glow, is included in the kit. When the p47 thunderbolt first arrived in the european theater of world war ii, its rotund fuselage quickly earned it the nickname the jug. Detailing revelis 2 scale p47 a classic razorback jug of wwii ace francis gabreski before wwii ace francis gabreski flew his familiar bubbletop thunderbolt, he flew this razorback, seen here with eight victory markings.
The republic p47 thunderbolt was a world war iiera fighter aircraft produced by the united states from 1941 through 1945. We use cookies to give you a great and free experience on our website. Republics big heavyhitting p47 thunderbolt holds the distinction of being the most mass produced singleseat fighter aircraft in us history. The above described kit of the rc p47 thunderbolt is now also available as an arf. Kinetic has obtained the molds for the vintage fighter 124 p47 thunderbolt kits this razorback as well as the bubbletop and have reissued them under their label. Adventure in weathered metal academy 172 republic p47d. One of the areas where the revellogram kit really falls short of newer molds of the p47 is the blast tube detail as seen here on the bubbletop version of the kit. It was the largest and heaviest singleengined fighter built during ww2.
There are two versions of the p47 thunderbolt out there, both very popular. The p47d16, d20, d22 and d23 were similar to the p47d 15 with minor improvements. When fully loaded, the p47 weighed up to eight tons, making it one of the heaviest fighters. Screenshot of republic p47 hun hunter on the ground.
Tamiya razorback kit, eduard p47 big ed detail kit, scalemaster. Textures and updates by mark rooks of rsdg aircraft. If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place of purchase. The big advantage for the jug is the slip molded blast tubes though.
Not too difficult to assemble with the small amount of parts and accurate as monogram is known for. P47d1 thunderbolt 60 arf by hangar 9 electric rc groups. View and download top flite p47 razorback instruction manual online. A giant scale, all composite wwii fighter without compromise. Internet modeler revell 148 p47d thunderbolt razorback. Republic p47 thunderbolt razorback tp47g15cu doublebolt update p47d2ra of the 360 th fighter squadron, 356 th fighter group, 8 th air force, martlesham heath, uk 1943 update. Republic p47 hun hunter for fsx fly away simulation. With its menacing nose and stout outline the p47 was all business and this new offering from e. Republic p47 thunderbolt eduard 2 plastic model time lapse build duration. Boxart republic p47d thunderbolt razorback 61086 tamiya. It wasnt long, though, before this became short for juggernaut.
Closely inspect the fuselage, hatch, wing and stabilizer for damage. Tamiya 148 p47 thunderbolt razorback build log wfinal pics. This is a short flight demo of the planes of fame museums chino, california own p47 razorback thunderbolt. The plan set is 15 scale and consists of four large sheets that clearly illustrate all structure as well as showing installation of flaps and retracts. Before beginning the assembly of the p47, remove each part from its bag for inspection. The republic p47 thunderboltpage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft. Read more this plane is a plug n play version and includes servos, motor, esc, but does not include the transmitter receiver, battery or charger. But the real, characteristic thunderbolt, built by the. Built like a 400mph flying tank, it packed the wallop of eight. This shot shows the shape of the curtisselectric propeller with type 836 paddle blades which was fitted to all evansville ra models from onwards. P47d thunderbolt razorback, revell 855261 2011 scalemates. We are pleased to announce that fms has developed this fantastic p47 razorback with a.
Squadrons p47 in action claim that its the aluminium milk jug that triggered the association. The p47d23 its a early d model that have the razorback cockpit and it was widely used in europe. This aircraft is a g model, one of the 354 built under license by curtiss in. Trumpeters 2 scale p47d thunderbolt is available online from introduction trumpeters 2 p47d razorback is a welcome addition to the growing number of large scale model aircraft on the market, and currently it is the only game in town for this version of the p47. For more information on the p47 thunderbolts weapons systems visit the p47 armament page. This is the hangar 9 p47d1 thunderbolt 60 almostreadytofly airplane kit.
Closely inspect the fuselage, wing panels, rudder, and stabilizer for damage. Side consoleswalls are again well detailed and all. Mccauley, has been credited with six aerial victories in eto. Impressive rc replica of a p47 thunderbolt razorback plane. Its been a while since les was able to really get back into his modelling and its with great joy we can bring you this excellent build of his trumpeter p47d thunderbolt razorback in 1. The cowl is fiberglass and of course, completely finished painted. The 416271ww is hvk retired to the war weary, ww, status and served as a monitoring plane for the 490th bomb group. Seven of the top 10 european aces flew the p47 thunderbolt against the luftwaffe. Note on lithium polymer batteries lithium polymer batteries are. After painting the kit with tamiya acrylics and model master aluminum, i did some post shading and fading. I believe radial engined aircraft are quite difficult, even in real life, to control, especially for a novice. A2a simulations p47 razorback iii representing p47c20ra 416271 hvk and 416271ww rat racer of the 61fs, 56th fg, from raf halesworth, england 19431944. The republic p47 thunderbolt was a world war ii era fighter aircraft produced by the united states from 1941 through 1945.
The corrugated and flat floor options are both there, although i think only the corrugated version is applicable to this kit. Despite its size and the number of options, the engineering of kinetics 124 scale p47d thunderbolt razorback is actually quite straightforward, ensuring that any modeller with a couple of kits under their belt should be able to manage this one without. The republic p47 razorback thunderbolt was an outstanding fighter, both in the bomber escort and groundattack roles. The p47 was one of the main united states army air forces usaaf fighters of world war ii, and served with allied air. At motion rc the fly boys tend to be warbird junkies and one of the most iconic warbirds is the p47 razorback.
Client can join p47 as well as p48 servers added zbots commands added professional commands key for easy to use some commands high quality game. Republic aviations p47 thunderbolt, also known as the jug, was the largest, heaviest, and most expensive fighter aircraft in history to be powered by a single reciprocating engine. In a surprise arrival from japan, the hasegawa p47d thunderbolt razorback has landed. Tamiya 148 p47 thunderbolt razorback build log wfinal. The kit comes with some very colorful decal options.
D would be cool if there was the olive drab with white stripes on tail or even the olive drab and silver darling dottie 3. If youre looking for either a nostalgic build or a great introduction to scale modeling then the revell 148 p47d thunderbolt razorback is the kit you want. With a total wing area of 1500 sq inches, the model weighs 35. I agree that the p47 kits are among the best ever produced in 148, but id also like to submit the latest a6m5 into the mix as well.
They were major reworkings of existing razorback p47ds to accommodate a. Hangar 9 p47d1 thunderbolt 60 arf airplane kit han2790. The republic p47 thunderbolt was a world war ii era fighter aircraft that served with the united states army air forces. This is the republic p47d30ra thunderbolt, an american world war two fighter aircraft. By paul budzik matier how you look at it, republics thun. Package includes pictures the actual p47 hun hunter. The model is covered in monokote and requires 1520 hours of assembly time. Republic p47d thunderbolt razorback, tamiya 61086 2002. Hangar 9s p47d1 is a remarkable scale tribute for the rc pilot who wants an authentic large warbird that packs a punch, yet handles well during landings, highspeed maneuvers and other critical moments. Cockpit plenty of detail in here with separate main instrument panel that is moulded with the front faces separate too, allowing you to add the decal dials to the back portion and sandwich it in between clever. Vintage fighter series released their 124 scale p47d thunderbolt bubbletop back in 2008.
P 47 thunderbolt training at dover army air field thunderbolt sits amongst older razorbacks at dover army air field training base. The giant scale p47 thunderbolt 92 plan shows both bubble canopy and razorback canopy versions. Before beginning the assembly of your p47d thunderbolt, remove each part from its bag for inspection. It was one of the important united states army air forces usaaf fighters of world war 2, and served with other allied air forces. P47d thunderbolt razorback by ian robertson trumpeter 2. The p47d25 could carry 2500 lbs of external stores. Kinetic gave this model a new lease of life last year, and now they have released a razorback version with new plastic parts and decals. The thunderbolt was a massive airplane, the biggest and heaviest single engine, singleplace. In my case i must add 5 mm behind motor mount to get the right distance from the spinner backplate. Specifications 15th scale with 92 inch wingspan and 79 inch length. P47 razorback thunderbolt 148 scale my dad grew up in a town that had a wwii primary flight training base, and saw many a pt19 in the air. The republic p47 thunderbolt was a world war iiera fighter aircraft produced by the united. There are two versions of the p47 thunderbolt out there, both very.
I opted for a p47 operating in the southwest pacific, the juggler. Build log seagull p 47 snafu razorback electric warbirds. The photo here shows how it comes to you, out of the box. One is the bubble canopy version, which had been created in the later days of the 2nd world war, so that the pilot had a better allaround view. It is great to see kinetic expanding the 124 scale thunderbolt family with this razorback variant. It was the last in a series of aircraft that began in 1936 with the seversky p35 and included the p43. Falcon wings season opening 2017 erich schwarz flies his 15 scaled thunderbolt model data. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. The republic p47 thunderbolt page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft.
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