172 Revell 04283 B-17G Flying Fortress Plastic Model Kit

The B-17 Flying Fortress is the most famous American bomber of World War II. Heavy losses in 1943, when a total of 120 bombers were shot down, led to the conclusion that earlier B-17 versions had insufficient defensive armament. As a result, the front lower nose of the B-17G was equipped with a gun turret with two 12.7 mm machine guns, which provided an effective defense against the feared frontal attacks. At the same time, additional gun positions were added to the sides of the fuselage. The crew, now able to defend themselves in all directions, provided a sense of security, which was also reflected in the nickname Flying Fortress. Although it was mainly used over Europe and the Near East, it also provided invaluable service in the Pacific theater, flying on sea patrols, reconnaissance and bombing missions. A total of 12,731 Flying Fortresses were built, of which 8,680 machines were G versions. The last B-17G left the factory on 29 July 1945. This B-17G-35-VE 42-97880 Little Miss Mischief was delivered on 23 March 1944 and served with the 91st Bomb Group, 324th Bomb Squadron at Bassingbourn, England from 15 June 1944 to 4 April 1945, flying 75 operational missions. – New molds
– Detailed surface structure with engraved panel lines
– Detailed cockpit with side consoles and instrument panel
– Separate chairs
– Complete bomb bay with bomb racks
– 4 bombs
– Rotating chin dome
– Bomb aiming equipment with seat in the nose
– Detailed radio/navigation compartment with radio boxes
– Side window options for machine guns
– Rotating ball turret, – Detailed upper machine gun turret
– Optional clear parts for front, cockpit and top central machine gun positions
– 2 optional machine gun positions in the tail
– Separate tail fin
– Wings can be built with flaps down
– 4 detailed star engines with exhaust ring
– Cooling gill ring can be built open or closed
– Turbo supercharger imitation
– Separate air intake ducts
– Separate elevator and rudder
– Detailed undercarriage decals for 2 USAAF versions
– B-17G-35-VE, serial number 42-97880, DF-F, Little Miss Mischief, 8th Air Force, 1st Air Division, 1st Combat Wing, 91st Bomb Group, 324rd Bomb Squadron, Bassingbourn, UK, February 1945
– B-17G-35-BO, serial number 42-31909, Nine O Nine 8th Air Force, 1st Air Division, 1st Combat Wing, 91st Bomb Group, 323rd Bomb Squadron, Bassingbourn, UK, April 1945