{"product_id":"acd12378","title":"Academy 1\/48 B-17F Flying Fortress Memphis Belle Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcademy 1\/48 B-17F Flying Fortress Memphis Belle Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate one of the most legendary American bombers of World War II with the \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 1\/48 Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress \"Memphis Belle\" plastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring the highly detailed tooling originally developed by HK Models, this Academy release brings the famous four-engine heavy bomber to life with an extensively detailed cockpit, interior bomb bay, defensive gun positions, and authentic World War II aircraft markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress became an enduring symbol of American strategic bombing operations during World War II. Among the thousands of B-17s that served with the United States Army Air Forces, few became as famous as the \u003cstrong\u003eMemphis Belle\u003c\/strong\u003e, a B-17F that completed 25 combat missions over occupied Europe in 1943 and became a celebrated symbol of the Eighth Air Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/48 scale Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress heavy bomber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed HK Models plastic tooling released under the Academy brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Memphis Belle World War II bomber markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cockpit and aircraft interior compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduced internal bomb bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed defensive machine gun positions and turrets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely reproduced exterior panel lines and surface details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-engine heavy bomber configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed aircraft landing gear and structural components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched metal detailing sheet included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanopy masking stickers for clear aircraft components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterslide decals with two historical aircraft marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnassembled plastic model kit requiring painting and assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Subject\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBoeing B-17 Flying Fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the most recognizable American heavy bombers of World War II. Developed during the 1930s, the aircraft was designed for long-range bombing missions and featured four radial engines, a substantial bomb load, and multiple defensive machine gun positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning Your Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the marking guide before selecting colors. Dry-fit the major airframe parts and plan cockpit painting before closing the fuselage. Paints, masking materials and tools can be selected to suit the finish you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly is required. Follow the instructions for the appropriate adhesives and finishing supplies; check the listed contents before purchasing additional materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft-1-48\"\u003eAcademy 1\/48 Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-wwii-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy WWII Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind finishing materials in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMega Hobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67960937545802,"sku":"ACD12378","price":122.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/megahobby-acd12378-01.jpg?v=1794452221","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/acd12378","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}