Republic P-47D
Thunderbolt Pt. 6
LifeLike Decals, 1/72 scale
S u m m a r y |
Catalogue Number: |
LifeLike Decals Item No. 72033 - Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Pt. 6 |
Scale: |
1/72 (Also available in 1/48) |
Contents & Media |
Markings for three options using waterslide decals. |
Price: |
Available on-line from these stockists: |
Scale |
Lifelike Decals |
Hannants |
FlightDecs |
Hobbylink Japan |
1/72 |
¥1,500 |
£11.66 |
Not Listed |
¥1,500 |
1/48 |
¥1,500 |
£11.66 |
Can$17.00 |
¥1,500 |
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Review Type: |
First Look. |
Advantages: |
Well researched, informative markings guide, excellent quality printing. |
Disadvantages: |
None apparent. |
Conclusions: |
These are very good quality decals, which have obviously been well researched. I think that Lifelike Decals has selected interesting and attractive schemes in all cases. I definitely recommend all four sheets. I note that they are marked "Limited Edition", so it may pay order quickly if they appeal to you. |
Reviewed by Mark Davies
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Lifelike Decals has recently released Part 6 in their series of P-47markings. The decals come in the ubiquitous A5-sized zip-lock bag with folded A4 pages for instructions. These are nicely printed in colour and include detailed notes describing each scheme. I think that a lot of research effort has been made judging by their content. This said, Lifelike do acknowledge where doubt our conflicting information exists. They also include comprehensive stencil markings and a detailed guide for their placement. The decals appear to be of superb quality.
I had the 1/72-scale set to review, but I see from Lifelike Decal's website that the same set is offered in 1/48-scale as Sheet #48024. I assume that it is the same as Sheet #72033 in all respects other than in size. The three aircraft covered by these sheets are:
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P-47D-30-RE, 44-33087, 'Bloom's Tomb', of the 514 FS/408 FG, Hendorf AB, Germany, 1945.
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P-47D-4-RA, 42-22762, 'Tinkle', of the 63 FS/56 FG, Halesworth AB, UK, 1944.
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P-47D-28-RE, 42-29173, 'Rain-Dear', of the 510 FS/405 FG, Dizler AB, France, 1944.
These are very good quality decals, which have obviously been well researched. I think that Lifelike Decals has selected interesting and attractive schemes in all cases. I definitely recommend all four sheets. I note that they are marked "Limited Edition", so it may pay order quickly if they appeal to you.
Thanks to Lifelike Decals for these samples.
Text and Images Copyright © 2013 by Mark Davies
Page Created 30 January, 2013
Last updated
22 January, 2014
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