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Academy 1/72 B-17F Memphis Belle Flying Fortress Scaled Plastic Model Kit
Academy 1/72 B-17F Memphis Belle Flying Fortress Scaled Plastic Model Kit
Academy 1/72 scale plastic model of the B-17F Memphis Belle Flying Fortress, with detailed cockpit, bomb bay, and historic markings.
- 1/72 scale static model of the iconic B-17F Flying Fortress
- Historic “Memphis Belle” & “Miss Quachita” markings included
- Highly detailed cockpit & bomb bay
- Optional position landing gear & bomb bay door
- Fully engraved panel lines & rivet details
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). Competing against Douglas and Martin for a contract to build 200 bombers, the Boeing entry (prototype Model 299/XB-17) outperformed both competitors and exceeded the air corps' performance specifications. Although Boeing lost the contract (to the Douglas B-18 Bolo) because the prototype crashed, the air corps ordered 13 more B-17s for further evaluation. From its introduction in 1938, the B-17 Flying Fortress evolved through numerous design advances, becoming the third-most produced bomber of all time, behind the four-engined Consolidated B-24 Liberator and the multirole, twin-engined Junkers Ju 88.
- Highly detailed cockpit & bomb bay.
- Fully engraved panel lines & rivet details.
- Optional position landing gear & bomb bay door.
- Historic “Memphis Belle” & “Miss Quachita” markings included.
- 1x 1/72 B-17F Memphis Belle Flying Fortress Scaled Plastic Model Kit
- Paint
- Modelling Glue such as Revell Contacta Professional Glue 25g
- Tweezers, scissors & modelling knives
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Scale
- 1/72
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Type
- Static Bomber Model
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For Ages
- 14+
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Length
- 318mm (12.1")
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Height
- 80mm (3.14")
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Scale
- 1/72
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Military Aircraft Type
- Bomber
