1/72 B-17C/D Flying Fortress

This is a plastic 1/72 B-17C/D Flying Fortress Airplane from Academy Plastics. It's for experienced modelers.

The B-17C and D were the last two early versions of the Flying Fortress, and less than 100 total were built. The aircraft were identified by their tapered fuselage and lack of armament compared to later versions.

Detailed 1/72nd scale for static display only.
Markings included for two aircraft.
Appx. 140 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines.
Ventral (belly) gun pod with clear windows.
Detailed engine fronts and optional of cowlings for B-17C and D.
Cockpit detail: floor, instument panel with decal, seats, and controls.
Detailed bomb bay with bomb racks, bombs and positionable bomb doors.
Instruction manual is illustrated with photographs and cutaways of actual aircraft.
Service History: USAAF; 1940-41.
Description: 4-engine daylight medium bomber.

One 1/72 B-17C/D Flying Fortress Airplane

Manufacturer:	Academy Plastics
Product #:	acy2150
Your Price:	$23.19
List Price:	$32.00
Availability:	In Stock

Scale: 1/72

Single sheet of decals which contains national insignia, instrument
panel, aircraft ID numbers and code letters, nose art, and wing
walk bands
1: B-17C s/n 40-2045 flown by Capt. Colin P Kelly on Dec 10, 1941.
2: B-17D ID #388R, 436th BG at March Field, 1941.
Both aircraft: Overall natural aluminum with red and white rudder
bands.
Additional Paints Required
Flat: Black, Interior Green, Tan, Metallic Grey, Yellow, Burnt.
Metal, Grey, Aluminum, Red, Blue, Orange, Light Grey.
Gloss Colors: Silver, White, Gun Metal.

Assembly
Hobby Knife
Paint: (see MARKING OPTIONS)
Brushes
Sandpaper
Liquid Plastic Cement
White Glue
CA or Tube Type Thick Plastic Cement
Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush

Keep product safely out of reach of small children.