P 47 Thunderbolt (1 Viewer)

[Dragoon]

Slowly putting together a 1944 Battle for Normandy collection. I know JJD makes some great planes.
Has a P 47 been released yet? - If not, would it be a desired plane for your collections? - Razor back or bubble top?

 

[tmanthegreat]

John has not released a P-47 yet… King and Country made a P-47D Razorback (AF012) years ago and Thomas Gunn has made some wooden models. Were John to make a P-47 however, it would likely be a great model!

 

[lancer]

I'd be in on a razorback version, Col. Neel Kearby's P-47D of the 358th FG, named 'Fiery Ginger' after his wife, Virginia. Kearby was awarded the MoH for an action of Oct. 11, 1943, in which he shot down 6 Japanese aircraft while flying his P-47. It would be a great model to have. -- Al

 

[Medic 314/79th]

I would definitely be up for JJD P-47! Maybe my favorite WW2 aircraft. two distinct "styles" to consider.
the razorback was the first. many pilots made their names with these. and although they started out with the OD and grey came paint schemes. many had very distinctive nose art and colors. plus later they were left in natural aluminum as well. Could do Neel Kirby, or 56th fight group Francis Gabreski, Walker Mahurin, Robert Johnson. this checkerboard cowling 78th fighter group planes!
I'd opt for Robert "Shorty" Rankin's razorback. He shot down five planes in one mission.

However the Bubble tops have an amazing array of paint schemes! cammo, aluminum even blue patterns on 56th fighter group P47M's. the fastest P-47's.

It would be a very large model. the P47 is much bigger than Spitfires, P-51's and German fighters.

 

[Terp152]

John has not released a P-47 yet… King and Country made a P-47D Razorback (AF012) years ago and Thomas Gunn has made some wooden models. Were John to make a P-47 however, it would likely be a great model!

KC was feeling a bit artsy and their release was a rescue model. Would like to see a combat version. Chris