Revell 04297 B-17F Memphis Belle Model Kit by Amazon.co.uk

Price last update: 13/06/2025

• Model kit contain 107 pieces
• Model kits are designed for children aged 10 years and upwards
• Measures 49.4 cm in length and it has 65.6 cm span width

Description

B-17F Memphis Belle
The Boeing B-17F was the first mass-produced Flying Fortress. The most famous plane of this series was the B-17F-10-BO made by Boeing which on 15th July 1942 was delivered to and put into service with 324 Bomber Squadron, 91 Bomber Group at Bassingbourn, England. The crew gave it the nickname "Memphis Belle" after the lady-friend of the pilot Lt. Robert K. Morgan. Its fame resulted from the fact that it was officially the first US Army Air Force bomber in Europe to survive 25 missions and it was made the star of a Hollywood propaganda film. After this mission the Memphis Belle and its crew were ordered back to the USA. Later it was bought by the city of Memphis and set up as a memorial in the open air. In 2004 the B-17F underwent a complete restoration. Today the Memphis Belle is again accessible to the public.
A Closer Look At The Details
Model specification:
Scale: 1:48
Parts: 107
Length: 494 mm
Wingspan: 656 mm
Model details:
Structural details on surface Cockpit and instrument panel
Bombsight and seat
Rotating MG turret
movable MG ball turret under the fuselage
MGs mounted in side windows
Detailed undercarriage
Moveable propeller
2 bombs on external pylons
Model details:
Authentic representation of the following versions:
Boeing B17F-10-BO Flying Fortress Mephis Belle , uf 324th Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group, Bassingbourn, U.K., May 1943
Boeing B17F-10-BO Flying Fortress of 423rd Bomb Squadron, 306th Bomb Group at Thurleigh, U.K., Spring 1943
Content of delivery:
Model kit incl. building instruction sheet and decal
This is a Skill Level 5 kit
This is a plastic model kit that needs to be assembled and painted to complete. Glue and paint are not included (see recommendations below) and must be obtained separately.
Suitable for advanced model builders, experience in gluing and painting is required.
Rated for ages 13 and up.
Suitable for experienced model builders
Suitable for ages 13 years and upwards
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Revell Aqua Color 18ml Acrylic paint
Revell Spray Color, 32 colors in 100ml cans
2. We recommend the following Revell Acrylic Paint Aqua Color:
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A model only gets its true-to-the-original appearance after receiving an optimal paint job. Large surfaces, in particular, can only be painted with a brush with great difficulty.
Revell Contacta Professional' is for pin-point accurate bonding. The extra-fine hollow needle allows for micro-fine glueing of tiny details and clear part edges.
Basic tools for successfully assembling the model!!
Basic accessories for successfully painting the model!!
3. Additional colors for painting down to the smallest detail:
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For these applications, the 32 most frequently used Revell colours are available in 100ml spray cans.
Content: Glue 25g
Contents: Sprue cutter, File, Tweezers, Hobby knife
Contents: 3 quality paintbrushes (0/3/5) Brush cleaner (14 ml) 2 pipettes
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