- Numer zamówienia: 04283_RE
Manufacturer:: | Revell |
Model: | B-17G Flying Fortress |
Scale: | 1:72 |
Number of parts: | 237 |
Dimensionen: | length 321mm Span 440mm |
Colors: |
Aqua Color Spray Color |
Age recommendation: | 13+ |
Descritption: | Revell Aviation Models/ Revell Modellbau |
The B-17 Flying Fortress is the most famous American bomber of World War II. Heavy losses in 1943, in which a total of 120 bombers were shot down, led to the realization that the previous B-17 versions did not have enough weapons on board for defense. As a result, a turret with two 12.7 mm machine guns was installed on the B-17G at the front under the bow in order to be able to defend oneself more effectively against the notorious frontal attacks, at the same time additional fighting positions were installed on the sides of the fuselage. The crew was now able to defend themselves on all sides, this gave the teams a reassuring feeling, which is also reflected in the nickname Flying Fortress. Although it was mainly used over Europe and the Middle East, it also provided invaluable services in the Pacific region for sea patrols, reconnaissance flights and bombing missions. A total of 12,731 of the Flying Fortress, 8,680 of the G version alone, were put into service. The last B-17G left the factory on July 29, 1945. The B-17G-35-VE 42-97880 Little Miss Mischief was delivered on March 23, 1944 and served 75 missions from June 15, 1944 to April 4, 1945 in the 91st Bomb Group, 324th Bomb Squadron in Bassingbourn, England in action.
New kit form
Detailed surfaces with recessed sheet metal joints
Detailed cockpit with consoles, dashboard
Individual seats
Complete bomb bay with loading racks
4 bombs
Movable chin tower
Bomb aiming device and seat in the bow
Detailed radio operator / navigator room with equipment lockers
Side window options for MG equipment
Movable MG ball turret
Detailed upper machine-gun turret
Optional transparent parts for the front, cockpit and the middle upper MG stand
Optionally 2 machine gun rear stands
Separate rudder
Wings can optionally be built with open flaps
4 detailed radial engines with exhaust ring
The cooling ring can be built either open or closed
Turbocharger imitation
Separate air inlet ducts
Separate elevator and ailerons
Detailed chassis
Decals for 2 USAAF versions:
B-17G-35-VE, serial 42-97880, DF-F, Little Miss Mischief, 8th Air Force, 1st Air Division, 1st Combat Wing, 91st Bomb Group, 324rd Bomb Squadron, Bassingbourn, UK, Feb. 1945
B-17G-35-BO, serial 42-31909, Nine O, Nine 8th Air Force, 1st Air Division, 1st Combat Wing, 91st Bomb Group, 323rd Bomb Squadron, Bassingbourn, UK, April 1945
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