Hasegawa 00138 - 1/72 P-47D Thunderbolt U.S. Army Air Force Fighter Model Kit - Compact WWII Fighter Kit  [HA-00138]

Inspecting the Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D Thunderbolt kit

This Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D kit provides detailed moulding that captures the Thunderbolts broad fuselage and distinctive canopy. It is aimed at modellers who value historical accuracy in a small footprint, making it easy to display on a shelf or in a diorama.

Role in the air war

The Republic P-47D Thunderbolt was a backbone aircraft for the U.S. Army Air Force, valued for its durability in combat and heavy armament of eight .50 caliber machine guns. Its capacity to carry bombs and rockets added ground attack capability to its fighter role.

Building notes for modellers

Parts are crisply moulded with clear panel lines that respond well to seam filling and light weathering. Builders should prepare for glue-required assembly and plan paint stages to highlight the aircrafts surface detail.

Where it fits in your collection

Completed models display well individually or grouped with other 1/72 warbirds. The P-47Ds imposing shape translates into a striking small-scale model that complements historical scenes and air force collections.