Revell B-17G Flying Fortress Bomber Model Kit 04283 Scale 1:72

Product Information

The B-17 Flying Fortress is the best-known American bomber of World War II.

Heavy losses in 1943, when a total of 120 bombers was shot down, lead to the conclusion that previous B-17 versions carried insufficient defensive armament. As a consequence, the front lower nose of the B-17G was equipped with a turret carrying two 12.7 mm machine guns, providing an effective defense against the feared frontal attacks.

This B-17G-35-VE 42-97880 Little Miss Mischief was delivered on 23 March 1944 and served from 15 June 1944 till 4 April 1945 with the 91st Bomb Group, 324th Bomb Squadron in Bassingbourn, England and having flown 75 operational missions.

• Detailed surface structure with engraved panel lines
• Detailed cockpit with side consoles and instrument panel
• Separate seats
• Complete bomb bay with bomb racks
• 4 bombs
• Rotating chin turret
• Bomb aiming equipment with seat in nose
• Detailed radio/navigation compartment with radio boxes
• Side windows options for machine guns
• Rotating ball turret,- Detailed upper machine gun turret
• Optional clear parts for front, cockpit and central upper machine gun positions
• 2 optional tail machine gun positions
• Separate tail fin
• Wings can be built with landing flaps lowered
• Cooling gills ring can be built open or closed
• Turbosupercharger imitation
• Separate air intake ducts
• Separate elevator and rudder
• Detailed undercarriage

Includes Transfers 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

Model Specifications:

• Number of Parts: 237
• Model Scale: 1:72
• Completed Model Length: 32.1cm
• Completed Model Wingspan: 44cm

Safety Information: Suitable for ages 13+. Model making should always be done under adult supervision.