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P-47D Razorback Thunderbolts PTO Part 4

Thundercals 1/48 P-47D Razorback Thunderbolts PTO Part 4 Decal First Look

By Michael Benolkin

Date of Review November 2015 Manufacturer Thundercals
Subject P-47D Razorback Thunderbolts PTO Part 4 Scale 1/48
Set Number 48004 Pros Five interesting subjects
Cons Nothing noted Skill Level Basic
MSRP (USD) $22.00

First Look

Thundercals has released part four in their series covering distinctive P-47 Thunderbolts, this time looking at some colorful examples from the 318th Fighter Group in the Pacific Theater during World War II. This set is provided on two sheets of decals that provide options for five subjects in 1/48 scale.

P-47D Razorback Thunderbolts PTO Part 4 P-47D Razorback Thunderbolts PTO Part 4

The five aircraft featured in this set are:

  • P-47D-20-RA, 43-25434, 19 FS/318 FG, Saipan, 1944, 'G NEE'
  • P-47D-21-RA, 43-25657, 333 FS/318 FG, Saipan, 1944, 'Dan'l Boone'
  • P-47D-20-RA, 43-25402, 19 FS/318 FG, Saipan, 1944, 'Smokepole'
  • P-47D-20-RA, 43-25321, 333 FS/318 FG, Saipan, 1944, 'Cockpit Trouble'
  • P-47D-20-RA, 43-25327, 19 FS/318 FG, Saipan, 1944, 'Big Squaw'

As you can see in the images above, the printing of these decals is well done as they are printed by Cartograf. You can order a set of these limited edition decals from the thundercals.com website.

My sincere thanks to Thundercals for this review sample!