Kagero KD72006 Republic P-47 Thunderbolt D 1/72 – Profile Set with Decal Sheet

Kagero KD72006 Republic P-47 Thunderbolt D 1/72 is a unique set from Kagero, designed for 1/72 scale modeling enthusiasts who wish to faithfully recreate the famous American Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter in the D variant. This product is a complete package for modelers: it consists of 12 richly illustrated pages, four color side profiles of the aircraft, and as many as 18 authentic historical photographs. Additionally, the set includes a high-quality 1/72 scale decal sheet, allowing you to build one of four legendary P-47Ds:

• P-47D-3 "West by God Virginie" (serial no. 42-22641), 341st FS, 348th FG – pilot Capt. Arthur L. Weeks,
• P-47D-4 "Jo" (serial number unknown), 9th FS, 49th FG – pilot Lt. James C. Haislip,
• P-47D-16 "Kokomo Kid" (serial no. 42-76053), 310th FS, 58th FG,
• P-47D-23 "Stinger V" (serial no. 42-28083), 78th FS, 15th FG – pilot Capt. Robert W. Moore.

Historical and Technical Information

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt is one of the most powerful fighter aircraft of World War II. The D version, widely used by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), was an exceptionally versatile aircraft – renowned for its superiority in aerial combat as well as effectiveness in ground attack missions. Thunderbolts were involved in combat operations in both the European and Pacific theaters from 1943 to 1945.

Product Features

• Scale: 1/72, dedicated for plastic models at this scale
• Country: USA, used during World War II
• Material: printed on high-quality paper, decal on special modeling film
• Extras: four different paint schemes with authentic historical markings
• Category: modeling accessories, decal and profile set for plastic models

Who Is This Set For?

The Kagero KD72006 product is recommended for both advanced modelers and intermediate enthusiasts building American World War II aircraft models in 1/72 scale. The set provides an excellent reconstruction base and inspiration for creating a faithful model.

Difficulty level: 1/5 – easy decal application and a wide range of inspiration, also ideal for collectors and aviation historians.