Product Description
Manufacturer: Revell
Product Code: Rev04283
Description: B-17G Flying Fortress
Scale: 1:72
Size: Length 321 mm | Wingspan 440 mm
Skill Level: 5
Number of Parts: 237
B-17G Flying Fortress:
The B-17 Flying Fortress is the most famous American bomber of World War 2. 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 at the front of the B-17G under the bow in order to be able to defend itself more effectively against the infamous frontal attacks, at the same time additional combat stands were installed on the fuselage sides. The crew was now able to defend themselves on all sides, which gave the crews 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 during maritime patrols, reconnaissance flights and bombing operations. A total of 12,731 aircraft were commissioned by the Flying Fortress, and 8,680 by the G version alone. The last B-17G left the factory on July 29, 1945. The B-17G-35-VE 42-97880 Little Miss Mischief was delivered on 23 March 1944 and was deployed from 15 June 1944 to 4 April 1945 in the 91st Bomb Group, 324th Bomb Squadron in Bassingbourn, England on 75 missions.
- New kit shape
- Detailed surfaces with recessed sheet metal joints
- Detailed cockpit with consoles, dashboard
- Single seats
- Complete bomb shaft with loading racks
- 4 Bombs
- Movable chin tower
- Bomb target and seat in the bow
- Detailed radio operator/navigator room with equipment boxes
- Side window options for MG assembly
- Movable MG ball tower
- Detailed upper MG tower
- Optional transparent parts for front, pulpit and the middle upper MG stand
- Optional 2 MG rear stands
- Separate rudder
- Wings optionally to be built with open landing flaps
- 4 detailed radial engines with exhaust ring
- Cooling ring optionally open or closed to build
- Turbocharger imitation
- Separate air intake ducts
- Separate elevators 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
