1:48 Р-47D Thunderbolt interior 3D decals for Italeri/Academy kit

A color interior for the P-47D in 1:48 scale

A set of color three-dimensional interior elements for the P-47D Thunderbolt model in 1:48 scale, according to the name intended for Italeri and Academy kits. The elements carry both the color and the raised relief, so on the instrument panel and the side walls of the cockpit there appears artwork that would otherwise have to be painted laboriously. This is not a kit, but an accessory to one.

The real subject

The P-47D Thunderbolt was an American fighter of the Second World War, a massive machine with a radial engine, which proved itself as an escort fighter and as a fighter-bomber against ground targets. On models in 1:48 scale the cockpit is clearly visible, and it is precisely the instrument panel and the side consoles that decide how the model looks once finished.

How to work with the elements

• The method of application differs between individual sets, so follow the manufacturer's instructions before starting; they also give the way the elements are fixed.
• The base in the cockpit has to be flat and degreased, otherwise the element will not seat into the corners.
• Transfer the elements with soft-tipped tweezers and press them down with a cotton swab from the center toward the edges.
• Sand down the molded plastic instrument detail, so that the element lies flat.
• Apply the set before gluing the fuselage halves together, because after that you will not reach the cockpit.

Who the set is for

For builders who want the cockpit finished quickly and cleanly, and for those who are no good at painting small instruments. The extent of the set and the exact procedure are given in the manufacturer's instructions. The package contains only the interior elements; the model, paints and glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.