Eduard BIG4815 P-47D-20 1/48 TAMIYA – Comprehensive Upgrade Set for Plastic Model Kit

The Eduard BIG4815 P-47D-20 in 1/48 scale is an advanced set dedicated to the P-47D-20 Thunderbolt model by TAMIYA. Created by the renowned scale modeling accessories manufacturer Eduard, this set allows you to raise the detail of your model to the highest possible level, offering advanced photo-etched parts and precisely cut masks.

What does the Eduard BIG4815 set include?

• 49198 P-47D gun bay 1/48 – a detailed photo-etched set for recreating the interior of the wing gun bays, providing accurate representation of the aircraft's armament mechanism.
• 49226 P-47D-20 1/48 – photo-etched set dedicated to the cockpit, instrument panels, seatbelts, and interior details, ensuring realism and exceptional depth of detail.
• FE197 P-47D placards 1/48 – precise photo-etched placards and information plates, enriching the appearance of the interior and enhancing the model's authenticity.
• EX008 P-47D-20 1/48 – masks precisely cut from self-adhesive foil, facilitating accurate painting of the canopy and wheels, allowing perfect precision with no risk of paint bleeding.

Historical description of the P-47D-20 Thunderbolt aircraft

The Republic P-47D Thunderbolt is one of the most famous American fighters of World War II (1939–1945). Produced in the USA, it was widely used by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), as well as in Luftwaffe operations with captured examples and by allies through Lend-Lease (United Kingdom, USSR, France). Renowned for its high damage tolerance, excellent firepower, and effectiveness in escort and ground-attack missions, it took part in the major air operations on both the European and Pacific fronts.

Materials and purpose

• Version: 1/48 scale
• Category: photo-etched model accessories and masks for plastic model kits
• Material: photo-etched metal fret, self-adhesive masking foil

Who is it for?

This set is recommended for experienced intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 4/5). It is dedicated to those wishing to faithfully reproduce the details of their P-47D-20 Thunderbolt, requiring high precision and attention to historical accuracy.

We recommend BIG4815 to all enthusiasts of WWII aircraft modeling, especially collectors and builders of realistic dioramas.

By choosing Eduard BIG4815, you gain a guarantee of professionalism and the ability to create an exceptional model that will impress any aviation history enthusiast.