Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Instructions - Testors
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Instructions - Testors
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Instructions - Testors
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Tweezers will be useful in assembling the<br />
many small parts in this kit. The type used<br />
by postage stamp collectors is recommended.<br />
Your P-<strong>47D</strong> model may be built as either a<br />
Bubbletop or a Razorback version. One<br />
decal marking and color scheme has been<br />
selected for each version. Consult the<br />
drawings on pgs. 6 and 7 and box top photos<br />
to decide which version you prefer before<br />
proceeding.<br />
1 SUBASSEMBLIES<br />
Preliminary Painting<br />
Paint parts as indicated by Italic letter<br />
callouts using the COLOR KEY on pg. 3.<br />
Assembly<br />
1. Cement drop tank halves 44A, 44B and<br />
45A, 45B together making two tanks.<br />
Glue bomb halves B42 and B43<br />
together. Cement seat B7 to pilot's<br />
armor plate B6 as shown. If you are<br />
building the Razorback version, cut or<br />
break off the headrest portion of B6<br />
along the scored line. Glue propeller<br />
hub halves 31 and 32 together.<br />
2. Cement tailwheel tire B24 to tailwheel<br />
strut 23. Slip (do not cement) one tire<br />
B18 over axle on each landing gear<br />
strut 16 and 17 and fasten by carefully<br />
gluing one wheel hub 19 to the protuding<br />
tip of each axle. Do not allow<br />
glue to touch tires or they will not roll.<br />
Malngear<br />
(left side shown)<br />
The Testor Model Master paint system is<br />
specially designed to be used on military<br />
models. The Preliminary Painting instructions<br />
on this sheet indicate which Model<br />
Master colors to use as indicated by name<br />
and Federal Standard (FS) number. These<br />
colors are called out by bold Italic type.<br />
Wherever Model Master colors are not<br />
applicable the required Testor color will be<br />
called out by number and name in regular<br />
bold type.<br />
Drop Tanks<br />
make 2<br />
446 (45B)<br />
Pilot's Seat<br />
B7<br />
Note: Part numbers in parentheses () are<br />
for a second or opposite assembly.<br />
44A (45A)<br />
Cor D<br />
remove for<br />
""L—•- Razorback<br />
version only<br />
B6<br />
Liquid cement, Testor #3502, is recommended<br />
for construction since it can produce<br />
the neatest, quickest, and strongest glue<br />
joints. Apply small amounts of cement,<br />
using the tip of a Testor Model Master No.<br />
2 brush, to the surfaces to be joined while<br />
holding the parts in place. Do not use large<br />
amounts of cement.<br />
Tailwheel<br />
C :fuae<br />
Bomb<br />
B42<br />
B43<br />
Propeller Hub<br />
31<br />
» B24<br />
L :atripes<br />
E -.overall
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