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Tamiya P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop
Brand: Tamiya
Part No: HC-61090
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The Tamiya P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop captures the late-production variant of Republic’s formidable WWII fighter-bomber. Introduced around mid-1944, the D-25 and subsequent sub-types adopted the distinctive bubble canopy to enhance pilot visibility, while retaining the P-47’s powerful R-2800 engine, robust airframe and heavy armament. This 1/48 scale plastic assembly kit faithfully represents the “Bubbletop” profile and the aircraft’s characteristic, massively built fuselage.
Engineered to Tamiya’s high standards, the HC-61090 kit offers a precise exterior with thoughtful options that allow you to display the aircraft in a variety of configurations. From the separate positionable flaps to optional open/closed cowl flaps and intercooler air outlets, the kit provides flexibility to showcase detail and add realism to your build.
Key Features
- Accurate representation of the late-production P-47D “Bubbletop”.
- Highly detailed exterior capturing the aircraft’s distinctive belly and cowling.
- Separate flaps can be installed in the up or down position.
- Engine cowling flaps and intercooler air outlets can be posed open or closed.
- Parts provided for three mirror types, gun sights and four propeller types.
- Ordnance options include 500-pound bombs, rocket launchers and three types of drop tanks.
What’s Included
- Pilot figure.
- Decals for two different markings.
- Parts for 500-pound bombs, rocket launchers and three drop tank types.
- Parts for three mirror styles, gun sights and four propeller types.
Specifications
- Scale: 1/48
- Overall length: 230 mm
- Overall wingspan: 259 mm
- Subject: Republic P-47D Thunderbolt “Bubbletop” (late production)
- Part number: HC-61090
Whether you’re depicting a fighter-bomber fit with external stores or a clean airframe to highlight the classic lines, this Tamiya 1/48 P-47D Bubbletop kit provides the detail and options to produce an impressive display model.
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About the Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Bubbletop"
In May 1941, as the war raged in Europe, a single-engine fighter of more than 4t made its first flight. This fighter was the XP-47B, prototype of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt of which a total of 15683 units will be built. Thanks to war experience, this aircraft was equipped with a 2000hp radial R-2800 engine, a supercharger and eight 12,7mm machine-guns. The XP-47B was to reach 633km/h and in January 1942, just after the USA went to war, the production of P-47B began. It was followed by the P-47C that incorporated various improvements and, from April 1943, by the P-47D, the most built version. The P-47D was equipped with an R-2800-59 engine, which can develop up to 2300hp with combat emergency water injection system engaged. The ducts that were passing on the sides and below the cockpit to connect the supercharger placed behind the pilot's seat gave to this plane its massive aspect. Many sub-types of the P-47D, designated D-1 to D-40, were produced but the first versions were called "Razorback" because of their sharp edge dorsal fin. The D-25 sub-type, which was introduced around June 1944, was fitted with an electrically actuated bubble canopy in order to improve pilot visibility and increased capacity fuel tanks. This decision resulted in a completely remodeled plane shape. All subsequent sub-types were also fitted with the bubble canopy and became a characteristic feature of late production Thunderbolts. The P-47 "Bubbletop" proved to be an excellent, well-balanced fighter-bomber.
About the model
- Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Bubbletop" plastic assembly kit.
- 1/48 scale, Overall length: 230mm, Overall width: 259mm.
- This is the representation of P-47D late production that was nicknamed "Bubbletop".
- The massive form of the plane, especially its belly and its cowling, has been accurately reproduced.
- Flaps come as separate parts and can be attached in the up or down position.
- Parts for replication of 3 types of mirrors, gun sights and 4 types of propellers are provided.
- Engine cowling flaps and the intercooler air outlets on each side of the fuselage can be represented in the opened or closed position.
- Parts for replication of 500-pound bombs, rocket launchers and 3 types of drop tanks are part of the kit.
- A pilot figure and decals for two different markings are included.
Key Info:
- Brand: Tamiya
- Part No: HC-61090
- Barcode: 4950344997091
- Scale: 1:48
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