Photograph Copyright © Collin
Riley 2007
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| P-47D,
512 FS, 406 FG (yellow nose) |
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This model manufacturer
(Trumpeter) is very
impressive. Unfortunately, their web page is out-of-date, and does
not include information about the Easy Model line. However, they do
have a good blurb about their facilities, and some information about
their model kits. With the subtle lines (and as far as I'm concerned,
that's where it's at), fine research, and excellent molds, this company
could be a real player in the diecast (metal) market. But, plastic
models just don't match up to the metal, so I'll keep these as a (distant)
sideline.
This particular model is very well done, with good paint and assembly,
and reasonably realistic interior (cockpit and wheel well) detailing.
All around, it LOOKS like the real thing, and makes a nice display
model (just pretend it has heft, and don't pick it up). One problem:
the props don't spin freely on these models, and some appear to be
glued on. The prop on this one will turn, but it acts like it would
rather be left alone.
One last thing, SOMETHING STRANGE LIVES INSIDE THE FUSELAGE. I don't
know what it is, but whenever the model is picked up, the thing inside
shifts around. Maybe someone at the factory decided to add their own
heft (because the thing moving around is heavy), or maybe it's a smuggled
diamond...and maybe I should open the plane to find out...and maybe
I should just leave it alone and live with my illusions... |
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| Type |
Land-based fighter-bomber |
| Easy Model No. |
37287
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| Distribution |
As far as possible |
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