1/72 WWII US Army B-17F Flying Fortress
$74.00
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■Product Description
●A 1/72 scale kit of a US heavy bomber, over 30cm in size
About the actual aircraft
The B-17 was one of the most advanced heavy bombers of the US Army Air Corps, active from before World War II through to the end of the war. After successfully making its maiden flight in 1935, it entered service in 1938. Equipped with four 1200 horsepower Wright Cyclone engines, it was a masterpiece heavy bomber boasting heavy armament mounted on 12.7mm M2 machine guns, excellent armor protection, and a range of over 3000km with bomb loads. It was mainly used on the European front for strategic bombing missions against the German army, invading deep into mainland Germany from British bases across the English Channel. It damaged Germany's industrial capacity and contributed to its surrender, showing remarkable performance. More than 12,000 B-17s were produced, earning the nickname "Flying Fortress." Among them, the B-17F model appeared in 1942. It was equipped with the more powerful R1820-97 Cyclone engine, which produced 1380 horsepower, and the increased fuel tank capacity extended its range and bomb load.
About the model
This model is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit of the B-17F model, a large bomber developed and operated by the United States during World War II. The finished model will be 313mm long, over 30cm, recreating the imposing presence of a large aircraft. Not only is the curved form of the "Flying Fortress" expressed in detail, but the panel lines are also expressed in detail, creating a tight finish. The four engines are expressed with details such as the cylinders visible through the cowling, enhancing the realism of the finished product. The cockpit and various gun turrets are reproduced, and the details inside the bomb bay are also not to be missed. The markings are selected from the markings of aircraft belonging to the US Army Air Forces' 8th Air Force stationed in Britain during the war.
Features
●Reproduces the F-17 bomber of the United States Air Force in World War II in 1/72 scale
●Modeled after the B-17F type
●Finished length is 313mm
●The cockpit and bomb bay interior are also finely reproduced
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: ITALERI
Item No: IT1487
Series： Genre Plastic Model
Character Name: Finished Size Total Length approx. 313mm
Package Size 440×270×70 mm
Scale: 1/72
JAN: 8001283014878
■Remarks
・Some items are available in limited quantities, so please forgive us if they are out of stock.
・Release dates, prices, product names, etc. may change without notice. Thank you for your understanding.
1/72 WWII US Army B-17F Flying Fortress
$74.00
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Product Weight: 0.519 kg
●A 1/72 scale kit of a US heavy bomber, over 30cm in size
About the actual aircraft
The B-17 was one of the most advanced heavy bombers of the US Army Air Corps, active from before World War II through to the end of the war. After successfully making its maiden flight in 1935, it entered service in 1938. Equipped with four 1200 horsepower Wright Cyclone engines, it was a masterpiece heavy bomber boasting heavy armament mounted on 12.7mm M2 machine guns, excellent armor protection, and a range of over 3000km with bomb loads. It was mainly used on the European front for strategic bombing missions against the German army, invading deep into mainland Germany from British bases across the English Channel. It damaged Germany's industrial capacity and contributed to its surrender, showing remarkable performance. More than 12,000 B-17s were produced, earning the nickname "Flying Fortress." Among them, the B-17F model appeared in 1942. It was equipped with the more powerful R1820-97 Cyclone engine, which produced 1380 horsepower, and the increased fuel tank capacity extended its range and bomb load.
About the model
This model is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit of the B-17F model, a large bomber developed and operated by the United States during World War II. The finished model will be 313mm long, over 30cm, recreating the imposing presence of a large aircraft. Not only is the curved form of the "Flying Fortress" expressed in detail, but the panel lines are also expressed in detail, creating a tight finish. The four engines are expressed with details such as the cylinders visible through the cowling, enhancing the realism of the finished product. The cockpit and various gun turrets are reproduced, and the details inside the bomb bay are also not to be missed. The markings are selected from the markings of aircraft belonging to the US Army Air Forces' 8th Air Force stationed in Britain during the war.
Features
●Reproduces the F-17 bomber of the United States Air Force in World War II in 1/72 scale
●Modeled after the B-17F type
●Finished length is 313mm
●The cockpit and bomb bay interior are also finely reproduced
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: ITALERI
Item No: IT1487
Series： Genre Plastic Model
Character Name: Finished Size Total Length approx. 313mm
Package Size 440×270×70 mm
Scale: 1/72
JAN: 8001283014878
■Remarks
・Some items are available in limited quantities, so please forgive us if they are out of stock.
・Release dates, prices, product names, etc. may change without notice. Thank you for your understanding.