p-47D kit question

[c.a.brochu]

Hello,

I would like to build a P-47D (bubbletop) in 1/48 scale. My grandfather flew one during the war (as an instructor only - he didn't see combat), and I plan on making custom labels to match the aircraft he was photographed in.

There are several kits on the market. I usually build WW1 aircraft, so I really have little basis on which to choose the best kit - does anyone have opinions?

(The plane he was photographed flying was specifically a P-47D-40-RA. The kits I've seen mostly seem to be P-47D-20 or P-47D-30 variants, though I assume they could be modified as needed.)

thanks,

chris

 

[fubar57]

Hasegawa makes a 1/48 P-47D-30/40. Kit #09141

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I have this kit and though it isn't mentioned anywhere in the instructions, the dorsal fillet is included

 

[Donivanp]

Tamiya's 1/48 P-47M with give you everything to do any buble from D-M. It has both sets of blades and all the fillets. A bit higher on the price chain, but I have 5 as I can do any bubble save an N.

Tamiya 61096 1/48 Republic P-47M Thunderbolt Kit First Look

 

[fubar57]

Good one Don. I see one on eBay right now for $38.57CAN, shipping included so that price isn't so bad and apparently Tamiya is a better building kit

 

[Donivanp]

Far better, far more options. Flaps up down weapons and fuel tank options

etc....

 

[Donivanp]

and it fits like an OJ glove, well better

 

[c.a.brochu]

Many thanks!

 

[c.a.brochu]

And for what it's worth, I can get it on Amazon for less than $US 30.

 

[fubar57]

Odd........the one on eBay just disappeared

 

[Donivanp]

Scalehobbyist.com: P-47M Thunderbolt by Tamiya Models and Paints
Tamiya 61096 1/48 REPUBLIC P-47M THUNDERBOLT from Japan Rare 797681884301 | eBay
Tamiya 61096 1/48 REPUBLIC P-47M THUNDERBOLT from Japan2 797681884301 | eBay
Tamiya 61096 1/48 REPUBLIC P-47M THUNDERBOLT from Japan Rare 797681884301 | eBay

 

[Crimea_River]

I built that kit and it's fantastic. Highly recommended.

 

[AdamR]

I can support the votes for the Tamiya kit. Indeed, it is seldom possible to go wrong with Tamiya WWII kits.

 

[T Bolt]

Yea, go with the Tamiya, its an excellent kit