Print Scale 48-263 Decal P-47 C/D Razorback Robert S. Jonson Part 1 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-263 waterslide decals are designed for 1/48 scale plastic model kits of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt in early “razorback” configuration (P-47C/D family). This Part 1 sheet provides two documented aircraft marking options with period-style identifiers and a technical stencil selection suitable for WWII-era USAAF subjects.

The razorback Thunderbolt is a popular 1/48 project because large national insignia, fuselage codes, and serial presentations are key visual features on the finished model. This set supports that look with correctly scaled insignia and prominent marking components intended to work with typical Thunderbolt panel layout and surface detail.

For modelers, the sheet is useful when you want a specific aircraft identity rather than a generic P-47 finish. It combines large-format markings with smaller airframe data and stencil items, so careful alignment is recommended—especially around the fuselage star-and-bar, code positioning, and wing insignia placement.

• Aircraft: Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
• Variant / Family: P-47C/D “Razorback”
• Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 P-47 Thunderbolt razorback plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: United States Army Air Forces (United States)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Decal paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-263

Included aircraft marking options

• P-47D-5-RE “Lucky”, serial 42-28461, February 1944. Markings include aircraft identification elements and insignia as shown in the placement guide.
• P-47D-21-RE “Penrod and Sam”, serial 42-25512, code “LM-Q”, 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, Boxted (England), May 1944. Markings include code/serial components, nose art title, and tally-style marking elements as presented in the set artwork.

Additional items included: a technical stencil selection for the P-47 airframe with numbered placement guidance.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and is listed in the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is intended for use with 1/48 scale aircraft model kits and complements projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Does this sheet include technical stencils?

Yes. Alongside the two main marking options, the set includes a numbered technical stencil selection for common P-47 airframe areas.

Is this set only for “razorback” Thunderbolts?

The options are presented for P-47C/D razorback aircraft. For bubbletop kits, check panel layout and marking positions before using the stencil and code placement.

Will these decals fit any 1/48 P-47 kit?

The set is intended as universal for compatible 1/48 P-47 razorback kits. Confirm insignia diameter and fuselage code spacing against your chosen kit before application.

Are the nose art titles included?

Yes. The sheet includes the aircraft name elements shown for each option, intended to match the placement guide.

What surface preparation helps with large insignia decals?

A smooth gloss or semi-gloss finish typically helps reduce silvering and supports clean edges on large star-and-bar markings.