FCM Decals 1/72 P-47D 'Jambock Squadron' Decal First Look
by Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | September 2010 | Manufacturer | FCM Decals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | P-47D 'Jambock Squadron' Part 1 | Scale | 1/72 |
| Set Number | 72020 | Pros | Twelve distinctive subjects |
| Cons | Nothing noted | Skill Level | Basic |
| MSRP (USD) | $TBA |
First Look
FCM Decals has an interesting line of aftermarket decals from Brazil. The subjects covered in this line include many Brazilian civil and military aircraft subjects, WWI aircraft, and the occasional look at the aircraft of other nations as well.
In this set, we have an your choice of 12 different P-47 Thunderbolts as flown by the Brazilian AF durng World War II over Italy, 1945. These aircraft include:
- P-47D, 44-20854, A1, 1st FG/FAB, Italy, 1945
- P-47D, 42-28986, B6, 1st FG/FAB, Italy, 1945
- P-47D, 42-26756, A4, 1st FG/FAB, Italy, 1945
- P-47D, 42-26762, C1, 1st FG/FAB, Italy, 1945
- P-47D, 44-19660, C5, 1st FG/FAB, Italy, 1945
- P-47D, 42-26450, 1, 1st FG/FAB, Italy, 1945
- P-47D, 42-26786, D4, 1st FG/FAB, Italy, 1945
- P-47D, 42-21093, 2, 1st FG/FAB, Italy, 1945
- P-47D, 42-26784, A1, 1st FG/FAB, Italy, 1945
- P-47D, 42-26779, C3, 1st FG/FAB, Italy, 1945
- P-47D, 42-26780, C4, 1st FG/FAB, Italy, 1945
- P-47D, 42-26773, -, 1st FG/FAB, Italy, 1945
The instructions indicate that this set will work with your choice of Revell/Germany, Academy, or Hasegawa kits. The drawings show the detail differences between each tail number as well as the paint (or lack thereof) for each subject.
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Thanks to FCM Decals for this review sample.