I started the build with the fiberglass fuselage by sanding the locations inside where the bulkheads were located, then applied Mercury 30 min. Building experience is required before you decide to take this one on. Having laser cut parts in built-up kits these days is a real plus, allowing for a perfect fit while engraved them for easy identification. (Above) Wanting to see what it looked like I assembled the primed fuselage with the glassed flying surfaces. You can also buy a Short Kit, laser cut, however you will have to provide your own sheeting and sticks. It can be purchased in an all wood laser cut kit or you can opt for the fiberglass fuselage kit, saving much time, and then buy the Wood Wing and Tail laser cut kit providing you material for the wings and tail. The Meister Scale P-47 kit is offered in a couple of options. 50 caliber ammunition for each of its eight wing-mounted guns. weighs in at around 8 tons! This included 350 rounds of. While P-47s were used to escort American bombers on their daylight raids against enemy targets, they often were used to attack and strafe ground targets such as railroad viaducts, supply trains, road transport convoys and airfields. He later became an ACE, shooting down over 5 enemy aircraft. Smith who, when based in England during the early 40’s with the 56th Fighter Group, flew many bomber escort missions. My feelings of endearment toward the P-47 come from my brother, Lt. Republic Aviation addressed these problems and others in subsequent variants and the 47 began to take its place in the history of aerial warfare. At higher speeds pilots complained of high control stick loads. This enquired the pilot to hold the tail low until takeoff speed was attained. Its sheer size limited propeller ground clearance making takeoffs a challenge. The “Jug” or “T-Bolt”, as it was affectionately known, was big, robust, and heavy. The P-47 was first introduced in the European theater in 1942 along with the 56th Fighter Group stationed in Boxted, England. Text and Photos by Jerry Smith and Pedro Sanchez (Above) Authors Jerry Smith and Pedro Sanchez kneel beside the Meister Scale P-47, a great flying warbird.
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