Eduard 3DL48284 - 1:48 P-47M Space 3D Decals

Eduard SPACE set – 3D cockpit decals for the Republic P-47M Thunderbolt (Tamiya) model in 1:48 scale

The Eduard 3DL48284 is a SPACE-line set tailored to the Republic P-47M Thunderbolt model in 1:48 scale (the recommended kit is by Tamiya). It combines pre-painted, dimensional 3D decals of the instrument panel and cockpit sidewalls and seatbelts, reproduced on the dimensional 3D decals.

What's in the box:

• Dimensional 3D decals of the instrument panel and cockpit sidewalls (pre-painted)
• Seatbelts reproduced on the 3D decal

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalogue number: 3DL48284
• Manufacturer: Eduard (SPACE line)
• Dedicated kit: Republic P-47M Thunderbolt (recommended kit: Tamiya)
• Accessory type: 3D cockpit decals (with seatbelts)
• Material: pre-painted dimensional 3D decals (with seatbelts)

SPACE set – pre-painted, dimensional 3D cockpit decals

SPACE is an Eduard line combining pre-painted, dimensional (3D) decals reproducing the instrument panel, cockpit sidewalls and seatbelts, reproduced directly on the dimensional 3D decals. The 3D decals have a tangible texture and depth, so the dials and switches look realistic without the need to hand-paint the small details.

The self-adhesive decals are applied directly to the cockpit parts from the kit, including the seatbelts onto the seat. It is a quick way to significantly raise the realism of the model's interior. The parts are designed for a specific plastic kit.

About the aircraft – Republic P-47M Thunderbolt:

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the largest and heaviest single-engined fighters of the Second World War. The P-47M version was created late in the war in response to the need to intercept German V-1 flying bombs and Me 262 jets – it received a more powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 "C" series engine, which made it the fastest production Thunderbolt.

The P-47M was built in small numbers and assigned mainly to the 56th Fighter Group operating from England. Based on the D-version airframe with a bubble canopy, these aircraft combined enormous airframe ruggedness with a very high maximum speed.

Original aircraft specifications (Republic P-47M Thunderbolt):

• Length: approx. 11.0 m
• Wingspan: approx. 12.4 m
• Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-57 radial engine, approx. 2,800 hp (with water injection)
• Maximum speed: approx. 760 km/h
• Crew: 1 pilot
• Armament: 8 × Browning M2 12.7 mm machine guns
• Production: approx. 130 examples (1944–1945)

About the manufacturer – Eduard:

Eduard is a Czech model company founded in 1989, based in Obrnice near Most. The brand began with photo-etched parts and is today one of the most recognisable manufacturers of modelling accessories in the world. It offers photo-etched parts, masks, pre-painted SPACE and LööK cockpit sets, resin and 3D-printed Brassin accessories, as well as collection sets that bring several products together in a single package. The catalogue also includes Eduard's own plastic kits in the ProfiPACK and Weekend Edition lines. Eduard accessories are valued for their high-quality rendering and precise fit to specific kits from various manufacturers.