ACADEMY 12492 P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback, Multicolor

This was my first model and I learned a lot from it. First - scale. This is a small model (1/72 scale) that will require tweezers for some parts. Probably not for small kids. Wing span is about 7 inches, and length is about 6 1/2 inches. Second - get proper glue. I started with super glue and it made a mess of the model. I bought Tamiya extra thin cement and it was a game changer. Takes longer to set, easier to apply, doesnt stick your fingers together... Just get some, trust me. Third - paint. I started with brushing on cheap acrylic craft paint and it works but an airbrush/spray paint is definitely the way to go. Something to consider if you want to display the model or post pictures online. Last - decals. There is a way to apply decals. They arent stickers like I originally thought. You soak them in water, wet the model, slide them off onto the model... its simple to do, just different than I thought. I spent time trying to peel the “stickers” off the paper before realizing I was doing it wrong. Watch a youtube video.Overall, I loved this model. Great detail, easy to assemble, 2 decal paint scheme options. Its an awesome activity to zone out to while still feeling productive. Similar to doing a puzzle. I highly recommend it and have already ordered another.

The Academy 1/72 scale P-47D isn't a bad model kit, it's simple to assemble, but it needs a little attention around it's seams & if you want an top notch details you'll have to add some aftermarkets to this kit. If you want to have really exquisite detail, with hassle free assembly & don't want to deal with aftermarkets though you're better off paying a bit more for the Tamiya kit. Personally, I bought this kit as it's the recommended base set to go with the Kora Models 1/72 scale TP-47G Double-Bolt conversion set.

Came a bit late but that’s it. Product was heavily packaged to protect from damage. Good seller good item. Highly recommend

Small size reflects low price

Good quality and easy to build.

Latest kit completed - Academy 1/72 P-47D Razorback - markings of 317th FS/325th FG - Italy 1944 - construction and painting went ok - one thing I don’t like about Academy at this scale is a lack of locator pins or attachment points - landing gear is fragile - worst part is the decals - they are awful - it was a fight with every. single. one. I should have heeded the warnings in the reviews. After a 10 minute struggle with one of the rudder checkerboards it ended in a crumpled mess - P-47 is such a cool aircraft, though - I’ll have to try another kit in the future

I have assembled many plastic aircraft models and found this one to be extremely well molded. No parts were missing and none was warped. Fit was excellent. No filler was required to make this model look well finished. Painting was accomplished without any difficulty. Two options for props and belly tanks were supplied. Two well detailed painting schemes were provided along with decals for each. A great kit for oneself or as a gift.

I really enjoyed building this. As a beginner I needed something fun and challenging, but not something that was going to overwhelm me and burn me out. This has helped light a fire for model building in me. Only complaint about this product was it was missing a few holes to mount some pieces to. I was able to work around and it turned out well, but it was still a little annoying.