The Tamiya 1/48 P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop, item 61090, is a plastic aircraft model kit for builders depicting the late-production Bubbletop fighter-bomber. The kit is unassembled and requires assembly.
Subject and background
The P-47D Bubbletop introduced an electrically actuated bubble canopy to improve pilot visibility. This kit represents the late-production aircraft, including the broad fuselage and cowling characteristic of the Thunderbolt.
Kit details
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Material: Plastic assembly kit.
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Scale: 1/48, with a 230 mm fuselage length and 259 mm wingspan.
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Subject: Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop, a late-production propeller-driven fighter-bomber.
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Configuration: Separate flaps can be positioned up or down. Engine cowling flaps and intercooler air outlets can be shown open or closed.
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Options: Parts are provided for three mirror types, gun sights, and four propeller types.
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Included details: Parts for 500-pound bombs, rocket launchers, and three drop tank types, plus a pilot figure and decals for two markings.
Related information
Explore the 1/48 Tamiya prop aircraft collection for related subjects. For manufacturer information, visit Tamiya USA.