P-47 D-1 question.

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Hello all. I’m current building a P-47 Razorback D-1. All my research at this point seems to suggest the D-1 was similar to the C models, except for the cowl flaps of course which were different. From what I can tell, there weren’t any significant changes until the D-15 variant came out. Its agreed that all D models had a belly tank provision and even C planes were field modified, however, I can’t seem to find out when the wing pylons were added. Does anyone know which variant started the use of these? For all I know, the addition of the pylons were the difference between the C and early D models. Clarification here would be certainly appreciated.

Thanks

Joe

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According to Aviation History Online, the D-15 was the first to have wing plons.

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Thats what my P-47 in Detail & Scale shows. D-15 was where that became standard.

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Thanks guys…thats how I was interpreting it too but I wasn’t sure. I’ll leave the pylons off and maybe add a 108 gallon paper tank under the belly, whichever tank was the most prevalent in late '43.

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Either the 108 Gallon paper tank or the 75 gallon metal teardrop shaped tank were most common types in that time period according to the dates listed on wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-47_Thunderbolt