P-47D/F-86E Gabreski

Item Number: acy12530

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This is the P-47D/F-86E Gabreski plastic model airplane kit in 1/72 scale by Academy. It represents two iconic aircraft associated with the famous American fighter pilot, Francis "Gabby" Gabreski, a top ace during World War II and the Korean War. This kit allows modelers to build detailed replicas of either the P-47D Thunderbolt or the F-84E Thunderjet, showcasing accurate designs and markings tied to Gabreski's historic missions.

Product Rank

#132 in 1/70-1/79 Scale
#393 in Airplanes
#2856 in Plastic Models

Includes

Plastic model kit parts molded in gray and clear.
Plastic sprues for assembling both the P-47D and F-84E models.
Clear parts for cockpit canopies.
Waterslide decal sheet with authentic markings.
Illustrated instruction manual for assembly.

Features

Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in gray and clear.
Accurate representations of the P-47D Thunderbolt and F-84E Thunderjet.
Multiple markings options for aircraft flown by Francis Gabreski.
Detailed cockpit and landing gear.
Fine surface details for realistic appearance.
Precisely molded parts for accurate assembly.
Separate control surfaces.
Clear canopy for visibility of interior details.
Option to build with landing gear up or down.
Realistic decals for authentic appearance.

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (EXL16018)
Plastic cement
Sprue Cutter (XUR410A) (EXL55594)
Paint (FS17038 Flat Black, FS34151 Zinc Chromate Type I, Steel, Red Brown, FS17178 Silver, FS13538 Yellow, FS34087 Olive Drab, Red, FS34079 Dark Green, FS36270 Medium Sea Gray, FS36152 Ocean Gray, Clear Red, Clear Blue)

Comments

Due to small parts that could cause a choking hazard please kee away from children 3 years of age and younger.

Specifications

Scale: 1/72.
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Manufacturer: Academy.
Model: P-47D/F-86E Gabreski.
Kit Number: 12530.
Material: Plastic.

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Nice kits, difficult decals

By: philciborowski

I will say that the fit of both these kits is great- minimal filling on the wing/fuselage seam on the F86, no problems with the P47. I have built several of the F86s before, this one being the version of the kit with the slats separated from the wings. The detail is adequate, and lends well to detail painting. The worst part of the whole experience was the decals. I figured out (way too late mind you), that using HOT water helps, along with a ton of solvaset. I ruined the yellow stripe decals on the Sabre, and the invasion stripes on the P47. I painted the invasion stripes on (and forgot to make the space for the registration code), which was more rewarding than using the decals. The F86 is awating aftermarket decals to be completed. The one thing that bothers me about my completed build is that the formation lights on the bottom of the P47 are actually raised bubbles and not engraved, and I wish I had changed that before I finished mine. For the price, and what comes in the box, this is a pleasant building experience.

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