This Academy kit was released in 2002 (22 years ago). This is an awesome kit.
All parts are in the original factory sealed bags. The box may have some very slight shelf wear. For a 22 year old kit, the box looks sharp.The kit parts are all sealed in their original factory sealed bags. The decals are in their original sealed plastic case. Colors are still sharp and clean.
(As the decals are 22 years old, there is no way I can guarantee their usability. However, I have built other Academy kits older than this kit, and had no decal issues). Great care should be taken when applying these (or any other) decals. It would be wise to check out this short YouTube video for a refresher on the proper way to apply decals:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8rLAEkYHJs
Decals for the following United States Army Air Force P-47s of World War II:
The kit you buy is the one I have pictured.
This kit has been carefully packed for shipping in a sturdy box (17 X 14 X 5 \ 2 lb. 03 oz.)
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