Academy 1/72 USAAF B-29A Old Battler Superfortress Scaled Plastic Model Kit

Product Description

Build the legendary B-29A Superfortress 'Old Battler', a detailed 1/72 Academy model kit of the famed WWII heavy bomber with premium Cartograf decals

Key Features

• 1/72 Scale USAAF B-29A Superfortress Model Kit
• An iconic American bomber of World War II
• Features detailed cockpit and bomb bay interiors
• Includes premium Cartograf decals for 'Old Battler'
• A rewarding project for intermediate modellers

Overview

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a revolutionary American heavy bomber, designed for high-altitude strategic bombing missions against Japan in World War II. Named in allusion to its predecessor, the B-17 Flying Fortress, the B-29 featured pressurised crew compartments, remote-controlled gun turrets, and the ability to carry enormous bomb loads over vast distances. It remains famous as the only aircraft ever to use nuclear weapons in combat.

This 1/72 scale kit from Academy is a detailed replica of this iconic bomber, specifically the "Old Battler" aircraft. The model features a highly detailed cockpit and bomb bay interior, fully engraved panel lines and rivet details, and options for building the landing gear and bomb bay doors in open or closed positions. A highlight of this kit is the inclusion of premium quality decals, expertly printed by Cartograf.

Features

• Highly detailed cockpit & bomb bay.

• Fully engraved panel lines & rivet details.

• Optional position landing gear & bomb bay door.

• 'Cartograf' premium quality decals included.

Specifications

• Scale: 1/72

• Length: 420mm (16.50")

• Wingspan: approx 590mm (23.23")

• Height: 116mm (4.56")

• Pieces: N/A

• Decal Schemes: N/A

• Skill Level: Intermediate

Included Items

• 1x Model Kit

• 1x "Cartograf" Decal Sheet

• 1x Instruction Manual

Required Items

• Plastic Safe Paint

• Modelling Glue

• 1x Tweezers

• 1x Scissors

• 1x Modelling Knives

• 1x Modelling Files