{"id":5674978967720,"title":"Revell - 1\/72 B-17G Flying Fortress","handle":"rev04283","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1\/72 B-17G Flying Fortress\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRevell 04283\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcludes all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/plastic-kit-model-glues\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eglues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/paints\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epaints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/tools-desk-top-storage\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e necessary to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge recommendation: 13+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of parts: 237\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 321mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpan: 440mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B-17 Flying Fortress is the most famous American bomber of WWII. Heavy losses in 1943, in which a total of 120 bombers were shot down, led to the realization that the previous B-17 versions did not have sufficient armament on board for defense. As a result, a turret with two 12.7 mm machine guns was installed under the bow of the B-17G in order to be able to defend itself more effectively against the notorious frontal attacks, at the same time additional combat stations were installed on the fuselage sides. The crew could now defend themselves on all sides, which gave the crews a reassuring feeling, which is also reflected in the nickname Flying Fortress. Although mainly used over Europe and the Middle East, she rendered invaluable service in sea patrols, reconnaissance flights and bombing missions in the Pacific region. A total of 12,731 of the Flying Fortress and 8,680 of the G version alone were put into service. The last B-17G left the factory on July 29, 1945. The B-17G-35-VE 42-97880 Little Miss Mischief was delivered 23 March 1944 and served in the 91st Bomb Group, 324th Bomb Squadron at Bassingbourn, England on 75 missions from 15 June 1944 to 4 April 1945 in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew kit shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed surfaces with countersunk panel joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cockpit with consoles, dashboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual seats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete bomb bay with loading racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 bombs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovable chin tower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBomb sight and seat in the bow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed radio operator\/navigator room with tool boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide window options for the MG assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovable MG ball tower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed upper machine gun turret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional clear parts for front, pulpit and middle upper MG stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional 2 MG rear stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate rudder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptionally build wings with open landing flaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 detailed radial engines with exhaust ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling ring can be built either open or closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbocharger imitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate air intake ducts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate elevators and ailerons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed undercarriage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDecals for 2 USAAF versions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB-17G-35-VE, serial 42-97880, DF-F, Little Miss Mischief, 8th Air Force, 1st Air Division, 1st Combat Wing, 91st Bomb Group, 324th Bomb Squadron, Bassingbourn, UK, Feb 1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB-17G-35-BO, serial 42-31909, Nine O Nine 8th Air Force, 1st Air Division, 1st Combat Wing, 91st Bomb Group, 323rd Bomb Squadron, Bassingbourn, UK, April 1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","published_at":"2024-08-14T09:22:47+02:00","created_at":"2020-08-25T03:19:45+02:00","vendor":"Revell","type":"Scale Model Kits","tags":["Brand_Revell","Category_Aircraft","Scale_1\/72 Scale","Type_Propeller Aircraft"],"price":78995,"price_min":78995,"price_max":78995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":35909832016040,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"4009803042831","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Revell - 1\/72 B-17G Flying Fortress","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":78995,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/products\/0416e5d3efddf27066752137ce3fa3997e011c37.jpg?v=1598318385"],"featured_image":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/products\/0416e5d3efddf27066752137ce3fa3997e011c37.jpg?v=1598318385","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":11067484045480,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.319,"height":379,"width":500,"src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/products\/0416e5d3efddf27066752137ce3fa3997e011c37.jpg?v=1598318385"},"aspect_ratio":1.319,"height":379,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/products\/0416e5d3efddf27066752137ce3fa3997e011c37.jpg?v=1598318385","width":500}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch1\u003e1\/72 B-17G Flying Fortress\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRevell 04283\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcludes all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/plastic-kit-model-glues\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eglues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/paints\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epaints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/tools-desk-top-storage\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e necessary to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge recommendation: 13+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of parts: 237\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 321mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpan: 440mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B-17 Flying Fortress is the most famous American bomber of WWII. Heavy losses in 1943, in which a total of 120 bombers were shot down, led to the realization that the previous B-17 versions did not have sufficient armament on board for defense. As a result, a turret with two 12.7 mm machine guns was installed under the bow of the B-17G in order to be able to defend itself more effectively against the notorious frontal attacks, at the same time additional combat stations were installed on the fuselage sides. The crew could now defend themselves on all sides, which gave the crews a reassuring feeling, which is also reflected in the nickname Flying Fortress. Although mainly used over Europe and the Middle East, she rendered invaluable service in sea patrols, reconnaissance flights and bombing missions in the Pacific region. A total of 12,731 of the Flying Fortress and 8,680 of the G version alone were put into service. The last B-17G left the factory on July 29, 1945. The B-17G-35-VE 42-97880 Little Miss Mischief was delivered 23 March 1944 and served in the 91st Bomb Group, 324th Bomb Squadron at Bassingbourn, England on 75 missions from 15 June 1944 to 4 April 1945 in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew kit shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed surfaces with countersunk panel joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cockpit with consoles, dashboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual seats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete bomb bay with loading racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 bombs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovable chin tower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBomb sight and seat in the bow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed radio operator\/navigator room with tool boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide window options for the MG assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovable MG ball tower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed upper machine gun turret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional clear parts for front, pulpit and middle upper MG stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional 2 MG rear stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate rudder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptionally build wings with open landing flaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 detailed radial engines with exhaust ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling ring can be built either open or closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbocharger imitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate air intake ducts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate elevators and ailerons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed undercarriage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDecals for 2 USAAF versions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB-17G-35-VE, serial 42-97880, DF-F, Little Miss Mischief, 8th Air Force, 1st Air Division, 1st Combat Wing, 91st Bomb Group, 324th Bomb Squadron, Bassingbourn, UK, Feb 1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB-17G-35-BO, serial 42-31909, Nine O Nine 8th Air Force, 1st Air Division, 1st Combat Wing, 91st Bomb Group, 323rd Bomb Squadron, Bassingbourn, UK, April 1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}