P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback 1:48 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-5261 Review
RoR Step-by-Step Review 20131007*Â
P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback 1:48 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-5261 Review
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Review and Photos by Kevin Lawton 
The Republic P-47 is probably one of the most recognized Allied fighter aircraft of World War II. It was certainly the heaviest and most expensive single engine airplane produced during the war. Fully loaded it could weigh as much as eight tons. It was armed with eight .50 cal (12.7mm) M2 Browning machine guns (four in each wing) with 350 rounds per gun.  In addition to its machine guns, the P-47 could carry two triple-tube rocket launchers with M8 high-explosive 4.5 in (110 mm) rockets one triple tube under each wing) or ten 5 inch (130mm) HVAR rockets (five under each wing), and two 500 lb bombs (one under each wing). By the end of World War II P-47s had flown in all operational theatres except Alaska and claimed a total of 3,752 enemy aircraft shot down. A total 3,499 P-47s were lost to all causes. A total of 15,678 P-47s were produced before production ceased.Â
For the Modeler: This is the Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback 1:48 Scale Revell skill level 2 model kit #85-5314. The Revell P-47 is actually a re-issue of the Monogram kit and is copyrighted 1967. There are 49 pieces molded in grey plastic and a clear canopy and wind screen. Under wing options include an external fuel tank, 500 lb bombs, and 4.5 inch rocket tubes. This kit features a detailed cockpit, a choice of open or closed “razorback” canopy, extensive under-wing details a pilot figure. Decals are provided for three aircraft: Okie P-47D-6-RE, 42-74753, 1Lt Quince Brown, 75th Fighter Group (FG), 84th Fighter Squadron (FS), 8th Air Force (AF), Duxford, England, April 1944; Pied Piper, P-47D-16-RE, 42-75885, Lt Cipipen, 58th FG, 310th FS; The Bug, P-47D-20-RE, 42-76653, Capt Arle Blood, 450th FG, 510 FS, 9th AF I chose the latter for this build. Finished dimensions are: Length: 9″, Height: 2.75″, and Wingspan: 10.5″.
Covered in this Review:Â If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; optional parts considerations; alternate assembly sequence suggestions for fit and ease of finishing; paint and adhesive selections and applications; detailing the cockpit tub: engine detailing; scratch building gun barrels and the pitot tube; removing the copyright marks; detailing the wheel wells with colored pencils; prop finishing; detailing the ordinance and drop tanks; finishing the pilot figure; an extensive tutorial on canopy masking; decal preparation and application; are all fully examined in this pictorial 13 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.
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