Description
The Bloody Hundredth 1943 - B-17 Flying Fortress 1/48 Limited Edition Kit
This limited edition model kit by Eduard, featuring HKM plastic parts, offers a detailed and historically accurate representation of the iconic B-17F Flying Fortress. The kit includes new sprues for additional nose variants, specifically designed by Eduard, along with photo-etched details and painting masks to enhance the build.
Kit Highlights:
- Base Kit: B-17F 1/48 scale model from HK Models.
- Exclusive Additions: Additional sprue of transparent parts for two nose variants of later B-17F versions not included in the original HKM kit.
- Marking Options: Eleven authentic color schemes representing aircraft from three squadrons of the famous 100th Bomb Group, 8th USAAF.
- Detail Enhancements: Eduard’s high-quality photo-etched parts, painting masks, and resin components.
- Artwork: Includes a reproduction of a painting by renowned artist Piotr Forkasiewicz.
- Exclusive License: Officially licensed by the 100th Bomb Group Foundation.
Marking Options Include:
- Rosie’s Riveters - B-17F-120-BO, 42-30758, LD-W
- Piccadilly Lily - B-17F-30-VE, 42-5864, EP-A
- Hard Luck! - B-17F-55-DL, 42-3413, LN-V
- Sunny II - B-17F-120-BO, 42-30796, EP-K / EP-J
- Alice from Dallas - B-17F-30-VE, 42-5867, LN-O
- Skipper - B-17F-45-DL, 42-3307, EP-N
- Horny - B-17F-40-VE, 42-5957, XR-D
This comprehensive kit includes everything you need for a highly detailed build, making it a must-have for aviation enthusiasts and modelers alike. Complete your collection with this exceptional representation of the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress.
This is a plastic model kit. Glue and paint will be required to complete the kit.