Which P-47D Razorback Orifices are Open?

[Bill Cross]

Working on my Trumpeter P-47D Razorback, and want some guidance on which "orifices" should be open when parked on the hardstand:

1. Cowl?
   
2. Supercharger vents along the side?
   
3. ???
   

The Eduard PE sets are excellent, and offer all sorts of opportunities for super-detailing, so I would prefer to have the supercharger vents open to show the screen inside, but don't want to look stupid like the plane I saw with folded wings and enough ordnance mounted to the pods to bomb a small city.

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Cowl and supercharger vents can be opened or closed - the pilot could select them both - you can move them yourself while they are on the ground

 

Flaps go down if i am not mistaken - not 1000% sure on that one - it does look better with everything open and down though

 

The thing is a lot of aircraft are as sealed up as much as possible when on the ground - especially when operating in forward positions like the thunderbolts often did - especially in the 9th AF in the continent. You will find pictures to show you any different mixes of combos open/closed etc

 

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