Revell B-17G Flying Fortress 1/72 Scale 04283

Description

The B-17 Flying Fortress is the most famous American bomber of World War II. Severe casualties 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 defensive weapons on board. As a result, a revolving tower with two 12.7 mm machine guns was installed on the front of the B-17G in order to be able to defend itself more effectively against the notorious frontal attacks, while additional combat stands were installed on the fuselage sides. The crew was now able to defend itself on all sides, which gave the teams a reassuring feeling, which is also reflected in the nickname Flying Fortress. Although it was used primarily across Europe and the Middle East, it also performed invaluable services in the Pacific region for sea patrols, reconnaissance flights and bombing missions. A total of 12,731 of the Flying Fortress and 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 was in the 91st Bomb Group, 324th Bomb Squadron in Bassingbourn, England from 75 June 1944 to 4 April 1945 in use.

– New kit
shape – Detailed surfaces with recessed sheet metal joints
– Detailed cockpit with consoles, dashboard
– Individual seats
– Complete bomb bay with loading frames
– 4 bombs
– Movable chin tower
– Bomb aiming device and seat in the bow
– Detailed radio operator / navigator room with equipment boxes
– Side window options for MG equipment
– Movable MG ball tower
– Detailed upper MG tower
– Optional transparent parts for the front, pulpit and the middle upper MG stand
– Optionally 2 MG rear stands
– Separate rudder
– Wings can be optionally built with open flaps
– 4 detailed star engines with exhaust ring
– Build cooling ring either open or closed
– Turbocharger imitation
– Separate air intake ducts
– Separate elevator and ailerons
– Detailed landing gear

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

Assembly and painting required. Kit does not include model cement glue, paint, and tools. Adult supervision where required.

Contents subject to change.