Tamiya 61096 – 1/48 Republic P-47M Thunderbolt

Tamiya 61096 – 1/48 Republic P-47M Thunderbolt Model Kit

This late-production variant of the already battle-proven P-47 Thunderbolt entered service in January 1945. Equipped with the massive Pratt & Whitney R-2800-57 radial engine with 2,800 horsepower, the P-47M’s 756km/h top speed made it capable of chasing even the Luftwaffe’s vaunted Me-262.

• High-quality assembly kit display model of the Republic P-47M Thunderbolt.
• Length: 230mm, Width: 259mm
• Parts included for 3 types of dorsal fin, and fuselage without dorsal fin is also included so modelers can depict any “bubble top” P-47.
• Parts for initial production type cockpit as well as late-production speed brake are included for extra modeling options.
• Separately-molded flaps can be posed in both open and closed positions, and 4 types of propellers are also included.
• Various drop tanks and 500lb. bombs, as well as other ordinance are included to depict many payload options.
• Comes with 1 pilot figure and 3 types of markings.

 

Model Requires Assembly. Paint and glue required. Ages 13 & up.

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.