Revell – 04279 – B-17F Memphis Belle

Description:

B-17F Memphis Belle

Unassembled plastic model kit in 1/72 scale of U.S. WWII Boeing B-17 heavy bomber. Includes decal for the iconic “Memphis Belle” bomber, the first officially recognised to survive 25 missions and symbol of the U.S. propaganda.

Kit features:

– Detailed Surfaces with Recessed Panel Joints
– Detailed cockpit including Consoles and Instrument Panel
– Individual Seats
– Bomb-bay Racks including Loading Points
– 4 Bombs
– Bomb-Sight and Nose Seat- Detailed Radio Operator / Navigator’s position with fittings
– Side window options for inclusion of a Machine Gun Position
– Rotating MG turret
– Detailed Upper Gun-Turret
– Clear plastic parts for the B-17’s front and upper middle-level MG’s
– Tail-end MG
– Separate Rudder
– Wing Flaps to mount in either the deployed or retracted position
– 4 Detailed Radial Engines with Exhaust Ring
– Coolant Rings may be positioned open or closed
– Imitation Turbocharger
– Separate Air Intake Ducts
– Separate elevator’s and aileron’s
– Detailed Landing Gear

Decal Sets for 2 USAAF versions:
– B-17F-10-BO, serial 41-24485, DF-A, Mephis Bell , 8th Air Force, 91st Bomb Group, 324rd Bomb Squadron, Bassingbourn, UK, May 1943
– B-17F-10-BO, serial 42-29591, LL-Z, The Shamrock Special , 8th Air Force, 91st Bomb Group, 401st Bomb Squadron, Bassingbourn, UK, October 1943