Big Jug Energy: P-47 Thunderbolt Engine Upgrades
Update 21 gives the legendary Republic P-47 Thunderbolt the powerplant detail it deserves – precision 3D-printed engine and propeller sets for three variants covering both Tamiya and MiniArt kits in 1/48 scale.
Choose Your Thunderbolt
- RSU48-0475 - P-47D (Razorback & Bubbletop) – for Tamiya
The classic D-model gets a fully detailed Pratt & Whitney R-2800-59 & -63 radial engine with closed engine hood and three-blade propeller assembly. Everything the Tamiya kit's simplified nose section is missing.
- RSU48-0491 - P-47D (Razorback & Bubbletop) – for MiniArt
The same comprehensive engine upgrade now tailored specifically for the excellent MiniArt kit – same R-2800-59 & -63 engines, same three-blade prop set, perfect fitment.
- RSU48-0492 - P-47M/N (High-Altitude Interceptor & Ultra Long Range) – for MiniArt
The rarer M and N variants get dedicated treatment with the upgraded P&W R-2800-57C & -73 powerplants and matching propeller – capturing the late-war performance versions that pushed the Thunderbolt to its ultimate limits.
18 Cylinders of Detail
The R-2800 Double Wasp was one of the greatest piston engines ever built – 18 cylinders, over 2,000 horsepower, and enough torque to keep the heaviest Allied fighter in the sky. Our sets capture every cylinder head, pushrod, and cooling fin with the precision these legendary engines deserve.
Available now at RES/KIT.
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