Description

- New model form
- 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
- 4 detailed radial engines with exhaust gas ring
- Cooling gills ring can be built open or closed
- Turbosupercharger imitation
- Separate air intake ducts
- Separate elevator and rudder
- Detailed undercarriage

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

B-17G Flying Fortress in 1:72 scale

Immerse yourself in aviation history with the B-17G Flying Fortress model kit. This impressive aircraft symbolizes the power and presence of the Allied Air Force during World War II. With a precise scale of 1:72 and 237 parts, this kit is the perfect project for all model building enthusiasts aged 13 and over. Thanks to the detailed dimensions and authentic replicas, the final model will be a real eye-catcher in any collection.

Scope of delivery:

- New kit form

- Detailed surfaces with recessed sheet metal joints

- Detailed cockpit including dashboard and consoles

- Individual seats

- Complete bomb bay and loading racks

- 4 bombs

- Movable weapon turrets and machine gun emplacements

- Separate rudder and optionally opened landing flaps

- 4 detailed radial engines with imitation turbochargers

- Detailed chassis

- Decals for 2 USAAF versions

The model belongs to the Level 5 category, making it particularly suitable for advanced model makers who already have experience in gluing and painting. Whether as a challenge for yourself or as a gift for an enthusiastic model builder - this kit promises hours of crafting fun and an impressive result.

Special features:

- New kit shape for even more authenticity and attention to detail

- Movable weapon turrets for realistic display

- Optional transparent parts for individual design

- Decals for two historically accurate USAAF versions

Background information:

The B-17 Flying Fortress, particularly the G model, represents technical advances and courage during World War II. With its additional weapon turrets, it posed an impressive threat to enemy fighters. It served in many theaters of war and has a permanent place in the history of military aviation. With this kit you can bring a piece of this impressive history into your own home.