{"product_id":"acd12533","title":"Academy 1\/72 B-17E Flying Fortress USAAF Pacific Theater Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcademy 1\/72 B-17E Flying Fortress USAAF Pacific Theater Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate one of America's most famous World War II heavy bombers with the \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 1\/72 Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress USAAF Pacific Theater plastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. This special edition of the legendary four-engine bomber represents the early Flying Fortresses that fought against Japanese forces during the opening years of the Pacific War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing precisely engraved cockpit and landing gear details, realistic panel lines and rivets, and high-quality Cartograf waterslide decals, this Academy B-17E model kit offers a detailed building project for World War II aviation enthusiasts. Its distinctive early-war bomber configuration and historical Pacific Theater markings make it an addition to any US Army Air Forces aircraft collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/72 scale Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress heavy bomber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSAAF Pacific Theater special edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cockpit and interior components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely engraved panel lines and rivet details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed landing gear assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive early B-17E fuselage and tail configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-engine heavy bomber design with radial engine nacelles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed defensive gun positions and turrets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality Cartograf waterslide decals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour historical aircraft finishing options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear aircraft glazing components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\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 became one of the most recognizable American heavy bombers of World War II. Originally developed during the 1930s, the B-17 was designed to conduct long-range bombing missions while using multiple defensive machine guns to protect itself against enemy fighters.\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-1-72\"\u003eAcademy 1\/72 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":67960937971786,"sku":"ACD12533","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/megahobby-acd12533-01.jpg?v=1794452230","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/acd12533","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}