Two colour options come with this kit and although both are fine choices, the pity is that both come from the same USAAC Squadron, the 61st Fighter Sqn. and 56th Fighter Group.

Both aircraft are very black over aluminium with red nose, rudder and codes. A fine choice but surely a different second set could have been found.

The decals are semi-gloss printed, in excellent register and have very accurate looking colours. All markings are sharply defined with plenty of stencils and an optional instrument panel. HopefuHy both -red and white are dense enough to cover the black but Revell decals have lifted their game so much lately that 1 am confident that this will not be a problem.

The instruction sheet follows a logical sequence and fit should require little filler. Most join lines are cleverly hidden by panel lines and dry fitting shows a well thought out kit.

The quality of the detail is superb and the fit of parts is excellent. An easily readable and logical instruction sheet makes this model ideal for both novice and senior alike.

As there is visually little diffemce between a P-47D and a P-47M this kit could lend itself to many other markings. Revell may even think of issuing it as a P-47N with the longspan wings, one can only hope! As for the extra length and fat belly, wefl 1 won't go pointing the finger.

0K!

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