Zotz Decals 1/32
P-47 Razorback Thunderbolts in the PTO

Zotz is back with another nice set of decals for the P-47D Razorback Thunderbolt. These are 1/32 scale for the Trumpeter Razorback kit released late last year or the anticipated Hasegawa version. Where most of the aftermarket decals have focused on European theater Jugs, Zotz has pulled some colorful examples out of the Pacific Theater of Operations (PTO).

The decal set comes on three sheets of standard decals, plus a smaller sheet with the nose art of Rowland's aircraft. As usual, the set also comes with a nice color-printed color profile to help with painting and decal placement.

This decal set provides markings for two examples:

• P-47D-23, 42-27884, 460 FS/348 FG, Leyte, 1944, 'Bonnie', as flown by Major Bill Dunham, Squadron Commander
• P-47D-2, 42-8096, 348 FG, Port Moresby, New Guinea, 1943, as flown by Lt.Col. Dick Rowland, Group Commander

While there are maintenance stencils for one aircraft, there are national markings and distinctive markings enough to build both aircraft.

This set is definitely recommended!

My sincere thanks to Zotz for this review sample! These are also available in 1/48 and 1/72 scale.