Miniart 48033 - 1:48 Thunderbolt Mk.I Royal Air Force

1:48 scale plastic model kit of the Thunderbolt Mk.I Royal Air Force

The Thunderbolt Mk.I was the British designation for the American-built Republic P-47 Thunderbolt supplied under the Lend-Lease programme. These aircraft served with the Royal Air Force primarily as fighter-bombers and ground-attack aircraft. MiniArt kit 48033 in 1:48 scale captures the massive and powerful appearance of this iconic radial-engined fighter.

• Scale: 1:48
• Model length: approx. 23.0 cm
• Wingspan: approx. 25.9 cm
• Manufacturer: MiniArt
• Version: Thunderbolt Mk.I (RAF)

Model technical data:

• Scale: 1:48
• Model length: approx. 23.0 cm
• Manufacturer: MiniArt
• Skill level: intermediate

Warning: The kit does not include glue, paints or modelling tools. Assembly required.

Assembly

The kit includes detailed parts for the fuselage, wings and cockpit. Characteristic features of the P-47 are faithfully represented, including the powerful radial engine and wing-mounted armament. Decals allow finishing the model in Royal Air Force markings from the World War II period.

Required tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files and sanding paper
• Paint brushes
• Plastic cement
• Paint set in colours typical for RAF aircraft of World War II

About the Thunderbolt Mk.I (P-47):

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the heaviest and most rugged fighters of World War II. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine, it achieved high speeds and excellent high-altitude performance. Aircraft delivered to Britain were designated Thunderbolt Mk.I and were mainly used for ground attack and bomber escort missions. Its robust construction and heavy armament made it a formidable combat aircraft.

Technical data of the original aircraft:

• Length: 11.0 m
• Wingspan: 12.42 m
• Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engine
• Maximum speed: approx. 690 km/h
• Armament: 8 × 12.7 mm machine guns

About the manufacturer:

MiniArt is a plastic model kit manufacturer offering detailed kits in various scales. The company is known for its attention to detail and wide range of historical military and civilian subjects.