1/144 WW.II RAF Thunderbolt Mk.II `Bubbletop` (Set of 2) (Plastic model) - Platz

 

1/144 WW.II RAF Thunderbolt Mk.II `Bubbletop` (Set of 2) (Plastic model) - Platz

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Introducing the Royal Air Force Thunderbolt with attractive paint variations !!
The P-47D Thunderbolt, which appeared in the latter half of World War II and became the main fighter of the US Army along with the P-51 Mustang.

The P-47D, which has the image of a powerful and luxurious fighter-bomber in the United States, equipped with a 2,000 horsepower class high-power engine on a large and sturdy aircraft, is highly evaluated by the Royal Air Force.

The Royal Air Force also adopted the original production type `leather bag` as Thunderbolt Mk.I and the late production type` bubble top` as Thunderbolt Mk.II.

Thunderbolt, which was selected by the Royal Air Force with an eye on its high-performance and tough airframe characteristics, was active on the Indian-Burma front at the end of World War II.
-Modeled with a 1/144 scale kit that allows you to check the appearance of Thunderbolt, which was heavily used as a valuable force in the Royal Air Force, in the size of a palm.

The kit is a set of two `bubble top` type Thunderbolt Mk.II equipped with a water drop type (bubble) windshield.

Marking selects two types of aircraft that fought on the Burma front and two types of aircraft that trained in North Africa in anticipation of battle in the tropics.

It is also attractive that these four types of markings are all painted in different styles.

The standard gray camouflage of the British Air Force fighter, the brown camouflage that conveys the harshness of the Burma campaign, the unpainted silver of the US military aircraft, and the amazing special painting and selection of the training unit commander aircraft are fun markings.

The Royal Air Force Thunderbolt, which is said to have fully demonstrated its performance even in the harsh climate and operating environment that cannot be compared with the European front, is a set of two aircraft that also shows its rugged charm.

Marking can be selected from 4 types
Royal Air Force 73rd Conversion Training Squadron Squadron Commander Frank Reginald Carrie Dedicated Aircraft 1945 Egypt
Royal Air Force 73rd Conversion Training Squadron 1945 Egypt
Royal Air Force 134th Squadron 1945 India
Royal Air Force 34th Squadron 1945 India

[Major features]
-Modeled the Royal Air Force fighter Thunderbolt Mk.II that was active in World War II
--1/144 scale, plastic model assembly kit
--The finished length of the aircraft is 76mm
--Includes parts for 2 machines
--There are 4 types of markings
-Decals are made by Italian cult graph High quality silk screen printing

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Manufacturer : Platz

Scale : 1/144
Release Date : Feb(Jan. 8, 2021 Pre-order start.)
Sales Price : 1,530yenabout14.73USD

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10751540

1/144 WWII RAF Thunderbolt Mk.I `Razorback` (Set of 2) (Plastic model)

 

1/144 WWII RAF Thunderbolt Mk.I `Razorback` (Set of 2) (Plastic model)

Platz Reboxing, new decal schemes

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[About the actual machine]
--The P-47D Thunderbolt is a large fighter developed, deployed and operated by the United States Army during World War II.
--The engine is equipped with the R-2800 air-cooled radial 18-cylinder engine that produces 2000 horsepower, which was the strongest at that time.
――Equipped with an exhaust turbine, it boasts excellent high altitude performance and a maximum speed of 690km / h.
――First flight in May 1941, and appeared on the European front from 1943.
--Initially, he was assigned to escort a strategic bomber unit heading for bombing from Britain to Germany, but when the new P-51 Mustang was deployed, it shifted its role to a ground attack that made use of a sturdy aircraft, and the war ended. Was active.
-Also adopted by the Royal Air Force because of its high performance. Among the most representative types of D type, the early production type `leather bag` was operated as Thunderbolt Mk.I.
――The late production type `Bubble Top` was also operated as Thunderbolt Mk.II.
--The Royal Air Force Thunderbolt advanced mainly to the Indian-Burma battlefield in the latter half of World War II.
――We fought a ground attack on the Japanese army deployed in the same area and an air battle with Japanese army fighters such as falcons and dragons.

[About the model]
-The model is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the fighter Thunderbolt Mk.I operated by the Royal Air Force in World War II on a 1/144 scale.
――Among the various types, we modeled a type of aircraft called the `leather bag` with the canopy integrated with the rear fuselage.
――The shape of the body with a sharp back, which is a feature of the early production type of D type, which is the origin of the name `leather bag`, is also realistically reproduced.
-Marking is prepared for 4 types of aircraft belonging to the Royal Air Force. We can manufacture both the dark green / ocean gray camouflage aircraft, which was the standard paint for British fighters in the latter half of World War II, and the dark green / dark earth camouflage aircraft, which was the standard paint for the Asian battlefield.
--In the Asian battlefield, a blue / light blue nationality mark is also available to prevent misidentification as the Hinomaru.
――It is a set of two aircraft that you can enjoy not only the chic charm that is different from the original US Army Thunderbolt, but also the unique charm that is a bit different from the standard British fighter.

[Major features]
-A plastic model assembly kit modeled on the Royal Air Force fighter Thunderbolt Mk.I, which was active in World War II.
--The finished length of the aircraft is 76mm
--Includes parts for 2 machines
--There are 4 types of markings
--Both dark green / ocean gray camouflage and dark green / dark earth camouflage can be produced.

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Manufacturer : Platz
Scale : 1/144
Release Date : Jan(Dec. 17, 2020 Pre-order start.)
Sales Price : 1,530yen about14.76USD

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10746468

1/144 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop Super 44 Edition - Eduard

1/144 Republic P-47D Bubbletop Super 44 Edition - Eduard

Platz - Plastic Parts - single aircraft only!
Eduard - painting mask & decals for five schemes

Release Date:: June/July 2020
Price: £7.00 GBP in Europe
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/EDK4464

Price: 11,900 Yen / £9.00 in Japan
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10697624

1/144 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop Photo Etch - Eduard
Eduard - Photo-etch
Price: £6.50 GBP in Europe
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ED144015

If these schemes are not enough, other are available:


Republic P-47D Bubbletop French 1944-45 : 'Navarre', 'Ardennes', 'Lafayette', 'Dauphine', 'Roussillon' (8+1 schemes)
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/BER14408

Republic P-47D-28-RA Thunderbolt 42-28972 2Z-S 'Miss CAESAR / THE Greenpoint Gladiator' Capt. Stanley L. Koslow 405th FG 9th Air Force - P-47D-28-RA 42-29259 CH-K 'Helen Jo' 365th FS 9th Air Force P-47D 44-20437 2Z-J 'Phil Darlin' Lt Robert E. Wagner 405th FG 9th Air Force - P-47D-27 42-26947 6B-4 'Buzzin Cuzzin' Lt. Richard P. Sulzbach,350th FG 346th FS 12AF
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KW144027

Republic P-47D Thunderbolt.
1. Republic Thunderbolt P-47D-25-RA, flown by Col David Schilling, 62nd FS, 8th AF, Boxted, England, 1944. Camouflage Dark Sea Gray/Dark Green is put on over natural metal (upper surfaces). Red nose band and yellow rudder. Black/White invasion stripes around wings and rear fuselage.

2. Republic Thunderbolt P-47D-30-RA, 512th FS, 406th FG, 9th AF, Belgium, February, 1945. Natural metall overall with red spinner and front fuselage area. Red/yellow/red bands around fuselage and blue/red/yellow around fin/rudder. Anti-dazzle panel in Olive Drab.

3. Republic Thunderbolt P-47D-28-RE, "Unadilla Killa", 355th FS, 354th FG, 9AF, France, 1945. Natural metall overall with Olive Drab anti-dazzle panel. Medium Blue/White nose decoration.

4. Republic Thunderbolt P-47D-27-RE, 315th FS, 324th FG, 12th AF, Italy, 1945. Natural metall overall with Olive Drab anti-dazzle panel.

5. Republic Thunderbolt P-47D-30-RE, "Torrid Tessie", 346th FS, 350th FG, 12th AF, Italy, 1944. Natural metall overall and Olive Drab anti-dazzle panel. Black checks on natural metall rudder.

6. Republic Thunderbolt P-47D, 86th FS, 79th FG, Italy, early 1945. Natural metall overall with Olive Drab fuselage top decking. Red bottom section of cowling. National markings on fuselage sides, above port and under starboard wings.

7. Republic Thunderbolt P-47D, "Ole-Miss Lib", flown by Lt. Thomas W Smith Jr, 63th FS, 56th FG, 8th AF, early 1945. Two-ton blue camouflage on top of natural metall except for leading edges of wings and elevators. Red front of cowling. Top part of rudder in mid-blue.

8. Republic Thunderbolt P-47D-30-RE, GC II/5 "Lafaette", based at Corsica, 1944. Natural metall overall with Olive Drab anti-dazzle panel and Red front of cowling and spinner. National marking in six position.

9. Republic Thunderbolt P-47D, Soviet Air Force. Olive Drab/Neutral Grey scheme. Standard Red/White stars on fuselage sides only.
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/PSL14405

1/144 P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop `Eagleston` (Set of 2) (Plastic model) - Platz

- 3x Cartograf Decal schemes:

・ Major Glen Eagleston 354th Combat Air Group 353rd Combat Squadron
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_T._Eagleston

・ Lt. Col. Benjamin Mayo 78th Fighter Air Group 84th Squadron
http://www.americanairmuseum.com/person/15467

・ Col. Hubert Zemke 56th Squadron 1945
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubert_Zemke

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10679952

Price:
1,630 Yen in Japan
£12.30 GBP in Japan

Release Date: March 2020 (Japan)

and older boxing of  this kit with different decals schemes was also released in 2018
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10578636

and 2008
https://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2008/04/1144-p-47-b-plastic-kit-2x-platz.html

1/144 Wing Kit Collection VS7 - Raiden vs P-47 Thunderbolt by F-Toys

1/144 Wing Kit Collection VS7 - Raiden vs P-47 Thunderbolt 

Mitsubishi J2M Raiden (Thunderbolt) vs  Republic P-47 Thunderbolt 
So, someone at F-Toys has a sense of humour with this "Thunderbolt vs Thunderbolt" collection!?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_J2M
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt

Interestingly on of the P-47s is in UN colours - representing the Korean War period?

This will undoubtably follow the usual formal or the delcared items, plus some colour specials and lottery decals...

Planned Release Date: July 2017 

Source: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10465341

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