B17F Memphis Belle Aircraft

Item Number: acy12495

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B17F Memphis Belle Aircraft

Item Number: acy12495

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This is the Academy 1/72 scale B-17F Memphis Belle Plastic Model Airplane Kit. It offers hobbyists the opportunity to build a detailed replica of the iconic Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, famously known as the Memphis Belle, which completed 25 combat missions during World War II with the United States Army Air Forces.

Product Rank

#34 in 1/70-1/79 Scale
#91 in Airplanes
#961 in Plastic Models

Includes

Plastic sprues and model kit parts for assembling the B-17F Memphis Belle.
Decal sheet with historical markings.
Assembly instructions with clear diagrams.

Features

Fully engraved panel lines and rivet details..
All pieces are molded in a gray plastic..
Highly detailed cockpit interior..
Highly detailed bomb bay..
Optional position landing gear and bomb bay door..
Nose armament with clear canopy..
Manually operated ball-turret in the belly..
4 paddle-bladed propellers..
Tail gunner and waist gunner compartments..
Authentic decal markings for: Memphis Belle, 324th BS/91st BG/8th AF June 1943 and Miss Ouachita, 322nd BS/91st BG/8th AF, Feb. 1944..
Detailed pictorial assembly instructions.

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Cement
Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS)
Paint Brushes
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (EXL16018)
Hobby File
Tweezers

Specifications

Scale: 1/72
Skill Level: Intermediate (recommended for ages 14 and up)
Manufacturer: Academy
Item/Part Number: 12495
Model: B-17F Memphis Belle
Material: Plastic
Assembly Required: Yes
Paint and Glue: Not included (sold separately)

Reviews

Review Summary

The reviews highlight a mix of experiences with this kit, with many praising its detailed design, including superb interior features, engraved panel lines, and ease of assembly for beginners, though some note issues with fit and fuselage alignment. While some builders found the decals and overall construction to be of high quality, others encountered significant problems with warped parts and poor fit, leading to frustration and a perception of subpar quality. The model's large size is also noted, impacting display options.

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very nice kit, good detail

By: rarem37

This kit has very nice detail and is a wonderful platform for using after market decals.

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Beautiful Belle

By: cclem8441 (Savannah, Ga)

I have built this kit 3 times in my life. It always reminds me of time with my father, this was the first skill level 2 model I ever built, it was crushed by the family cat 8 months later. Its a great easy built. Great detail, easy to follow instruction and very descriptive, that should make this fun for anyone at the beginner level. Everything matches up beautifully and falls right together.

(33)

Ahh, the legendary Memphis Belle

By: apbar100

Superb interior details. Nice construction and fit; fully engraved panel lines and rivets; you can manually operate the ball-turret; great features; maybe one of the best B-17 in the market today. I haven't built mine yet -saving the best for last :) The kit doesn't include pilot figures but if you're interested, they're available from another brand - a crew set of 10 figures (pilots, engineers and gunners) designed for B-17 1/72 models. I wish Hobbylinc would carry the product. I watched/read the Memphis Belle story and fell in love with this piece of WW2 machine.

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