P-47D Thunderbolt Fighter, 1/48 - Hobby Boss 85811

The P-47D Thunderbolt Fighter Hobby Boss 85811 is a military aircraft model kit to be assembled at a 1/48 scale. It recreates the Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, a U.S. fighter of the Second World War. This Hobby Boss plastic kit lets you depict one of the most recognizable Allied combat aircraft of its era.

The P-47D Thunderbolt

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was used by the United States forces during the Second World War. A rugged and powerful fighter aircraft, it was employed for both air combat missions and ground attack. The P-47D version is one of the main variants produced in this family of aircraft, often nicknamed “Jug”.

The Hobby Boss 85811 model kit

Hobby Boss reference 85811, this model is made at a 1/48 scale: each dimension of the real aircraft is reduced 48 times. The kit includes 40 parts and allows you to build a P-47D Thunderbolt with a mounted length of 230 mm and a wingspan of 260 mm.

The proposed decoration represents the G9-K “The Turtle” No. 10, assigned to the 509th Fighter Squadron of the 405th Fighter Group. The decals provide the necessary markings to finish the depicted aircraft.

Assembly and finishing

Assembling a plastic model kit is done using glue suitable for polystyrene. Preparing the parts, removing flash, and doing a dry fit of the main subassemblies help you achieve a clean result before painting. A model primer then makes it easier to achieve uniform paint coverage and helps the chosen paint tones adhere properly.

Decals are best applied to a smooth, clean surface. A satin or matt finish, followed by light weathering if desired, helps to emphasize the structure lines and gives character to this 1/48 scale American fighter.

Technical specifications

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 85811
• Type : military aircraft model kit to be assembled
• Subject : P-47D Thunderbolt Fighter
• Scale : 1/48
• Material : plastic
• Number of parts : 40
• Mounted length : 230 mm
• Wingspan : 260 mm
• Decoration : G9-K “The Turtle” No. 10, 509th Fighter Squadron, 405th Fighter Group
• Period : Second World War

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To build this P-47D Thunderbolt Hobby Boss, plan for plastic model glue, cutting and sanding tools, as well as paints, brushes, or airbrushing equipment suited to the finishing project you choose.