Airfix byggesett i plast av det amerikanske bombeflyet Consolidated B-24D Liberator fra andre verdenskrig i skala 1/72. Inneholder 258 deler.
Vanskelighetsgrad: 3 av 4
Lengde: 29,8 cm
Vingebredde: 46,5 cm
Informasjon fra Airfix:
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator remains a classic choice for model enthusiasts, and our 1:72 scale kit is perfect for those with more experience. Comprising 258 components and offering two distinct US Air Force liveries, you have the opportunity to recreate a piece of aviation history.
Key Features
- 1:72 scale model with 258 components for a rewarding assembly process
- Includes two genuine US Air Force paint schemes
- Skill level 3 - ideal for seasoned modellers
- Measures 298mm in wingspan upon completion
- Recommended for ages 8 and older
History
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator, the second of America's significant four-engine heavy bombers during World War II, was developed after the Army Air Corps requested Consolidated to manufacture B-17 Flying Fortresses. Dissatisfied with this task, Consolidated suggested they could design and build their own bomber within the same timeframe needed to set up production lines, claiming it would surpass the Flying Fortress.
The XB-24 prototype's maiden flight on 29th December 1939 revealed a markedly different aircraft compared to the B-17 Flying Fortress. With its high-mounted slender wings, deep yet narrow body, and twin-tail design, it bore a resemblance to a maritime aircraft.
Introduced to the USAAF in 1941, the B-24 Liberator was mass-produced and operated across all theatres of the Second World War, playing a crucial role in the Allied victory.
Markings:
Consolidated B-24D-25-CO Liberator, 41-24301 'Lady Be Good', 514th Bomb Squadron, 376th Bomb Group, Ninth Air Force, United States Air Force, Soluch, Libya, March 1943. (A)
Consolidated B-24D-25-CO Liberator, 41-24290 'Hell's Belle', 400th Bomb Squadron, 90th Bomb Group, Fifth Air Force, United States Air Force, Iron Range Airfield, Queensland, Australia, mid-1943 (B)
Anbefalte farger fra Heller/Humbrol:
Felles farger til alle versjonene:
11 Silver
24 Trainer Yellow
26 Khaki
33 Black
53 Gun Metal
56 Aluminium
81 Pale Yellow
85 Coal Black
110 Natural Wood
125 US Dark Grey
128 US Compass Grey
155 Olive Drab
226 Interior Green
Ekstra farger til versjon A:
34 White
249 RLM79 Sandgelb
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