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Vader’s Model Desk: P-47D Thunderbolt
Posted on 8/14/21 at 6:41 pm
Posted on 8/14/21 at 6:41 pm
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The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt is a World War II-era fighter aircraft produced by the American aerospace company Republic Aviation from 1941 through 1945. Its primary armament was eight .50-caliber machine guns, and in the fighter-bomber ground-attack role it could carry five-inch rockets or a bomb load of 2,500 lb (1,100 kg). When fully loaded, the P-47 weighed up to eight tons, making it one of the heaviest fighters of the war.
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This particular P-47D “Razorback” was flown by Lt. Frank Kibbe of the 56th Fighter Group Based at Halesworth, UK in March 1944.
Here is a brief history of the 56th Fighter Group
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Posted on 8/14/21 at 6:48 pm to Darth_Vader
Vader, ever been to the Museum of Flight in Seattle? They’ve got a P-47, first one I’ve ever been able to see in person. I had no idea how big they were. I mean the thing is massive. A P-51 looks like a tinker toy next to it.
Posted on 8/14/21 at 6:50 pm to Darth_Vader
As always, informative and pretty cool. Good work, DV
Posted on 8/14/21 at 6:53 pm to Darth_Vader
"The whole nine yards"
Posted on 8/14/21 at 6:55 pm to elprez00
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Vader, ever been to the Museum of Flight in Seattle? They’ve got a P-47, first one I’ve ever been able to see in person. I had no idea how big they were. I mean the thing is massive. A P-51 looks like a tinker toy next to it.
I’ve never been. I’d like to go though. And you’re right the P-47 was a behemoth. Here’s a picture of the engine and turbo system it had. This was the main reason it was so big.
And for to give an idea how big the P-47 was, here’s one with a guy standing next to it.
Now look at a BF109 in a similar picture.
Posted on 8/14/21 at 6:55 pm to Darth_Vader
I attempted to build a model mustang once when I was about 13. It was red. Still probably sitting in storage somewhere unfinished.
This post was edited on 8/14/21 at 6:56 pm
Posted on 8/14/21 at 7:00 pm to Darth_Vader
Have you done an A-10 warthog?
Would love to see that.
Would love to see that.
Posted on 8/14/21 at 7:01 pm to Darth_Vader
The P47 was an absolute monster in a dive
Posted on 8/14/21 at 7:05 pm to L1C4
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Have you done an A-10 warthog?
Would love to see that.
As a matter of fact I have built one.
Posted on 8/14/21 at 7:06 pm to Darth_Vader
A comparison of several fighters against the Thunderbolt. It was a big old boy for sure.
Posted on 8/14/21 at 7:11 pm to Darth_Vader
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The guns were staggered to allow feeding from side-by-side ammunition boxes, each with 350 rounds.
OT!!
Posted on 8/14/21 at 7:13 pm to Darth_Vader
quote:where do you source these models from?
Darth_Vader
Posted on 8/14/21 at 7:16 pm to Darth_Vader
Nice!!!
Posted on 8/14/21 at 7:17 pm to Darth_Vader
looks great, Darth... very nice job 
Posted on 8/14/21 at 7:17 pm to wileyjones
I buy most at a hobby shop in Hoover called The Model Box. Also anytime I travel I look for model shops. Memphis has probably the best I’ve ever seen with a massive selection and great prices. When I was in New Orleans in June I found a hobby shop and bought a couple there. Sometimes I’ll order off Amazon as well.
Posted on 8/14/21 at 7:21 pm to Darth_Vader
8 - 50 cals!!!!
This post was edited on 8/14/21 at 7:22 pm
Posted on 8/14/21 at 7:23 pm to Darth_Vader
Very nice Vades I need to add a P-47 to the collection. I’ve currently got a Spitfire, Corsair, P-51, P-38, and a BF-109
What scale you working with?
I need to add a P-47 to the collection. I’ve currently got a Spitfire, Corsair, P-51, P-38, and a BF-109 What scale you working with?
This post was edited on 8/14/21 at 7:30 pm
Posted on 8/14/21 at 7:24 pm to jeffsdad
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8 - 50 cals!!!!
That’s a whole lot of hate, pain, and discontent.
Posted on 8/14/21 at 7:26 pm to Darth_Vader
The Jug!
Posted on 8/14/21 at 7:31 pm to Frac the world
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Very nice Vades
Thanks!
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need to add a P-47 to the collection. I’ve currently got a Spitfire, Corsair, P-51, P-38, and a BF-109
I’d love to see them. I have those as well.
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