ACY2111   Academy Plastics   1/72 B-29A Superfortress

TECH NOTES
   This is a plastic 1/72 B-29A Superfortress Airplane from Academy Plastics.

   The B-29A was the largest allied bomber to serve in WWII.  It flew mostly
   on missions in the Pacific, due to its long range and large payload.  The
   B-29's also featured remotely operated gun turrets for defense.

FEATURES: Detailed 1/72nd scale for static display only.
          Markings included for one aircraft: "Big Time Operator".
          Appx. 170 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel
            lines.
          Correct uncuffed propellers with detailed engines and cowlings.
          Cockpit detail: floor, instrument panels, pilots seats and controls,
            full rear cockpit with navigator and radio operators positions.
          Detailed bomb bay w/ bomb racks, positionable bomb doors, & crew
            access tube.
          Detailed rear gunner's compartment with seats and rest beds.
          Service History: USAAF; 1944 through the mid 1950's.
          Description: Heavily armed, 4-engine daylight heavy bomber.

MARKING
OPTIONS:  Single sheet of decals which contains national insignia, instrument
            panel, aircraft ID number and code letters, and nose art for B-29A
            ID #4 "Big Time Operator" which flew in the Pacific theatre.
          Additional Paints Required:
          Flat: Black, Interior Green, Tan, Metallic Grey, Yellow, Burnt Metal,
            Grey, Aluminum, Red, Blue, Orange, Light Grey.
          Gloss: Silver, White, Gun Metal.

INCLUDES: One 1/72 B-29A Superfortress Airplane

REQUIRES: Assembly
          Hobby Knife
          Paint: (see MARKING OPTIONS)
          Brushes
          Sandpaper
          Liquid Plastic Cement
          White Glue
          CA or Tube Type Thick Plastic Cement
          Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush.

SPECS:    Scale:    1/72
          Wingspan: 23-1/2" (58.4cm)
          Length:   16"     (40.6cm)

COMMENTS: Keep item away from children younger than 3 years of age.  Contains
            small parts.
                                                                    

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