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A new B-17G early version
Let's face it. There has not been a new 1/48 scale B-17 in over 35 years. That happened with Monogram's b-17g in 1975. I remember as a teen getting my first b-17g. I got it home , ripped the cellophane wrap off of the box. Took the box top off, and beheld a wondrous sight.
All of this time later, I get the HK 1/48 scale b-17g in the mail. Pull it from its outer shipping sleeve, remove the box top lid and I am blown away by the detail of the fuselage and wings. The rear access door and the front access hatch are separate pieces. The molding of the parts is situated so as to follow along with the original design of how Boeing put these aircraft together. The Bombardier / Navigator section is a separate piece as well as the tail Gunners section. The interior detail is excellent and the top section of the cockpit / top turret is a Separate piece will allow access to all the finish
work done to the cockpit. The exterior of the fuselage and the wings have recessed panel lines and a good representation of the flush rivets and button rivets on the exterior skins. The only thing not represented is the wrinkles from stressing the Skins to the frames. I can definitely overlook that. The venting for the fuel tanks on the top of the Wings are open. The exhaust and turbo chargers are separate parts. The engines have a high level of detail, and are quite accurate. The notch and tab used to hold the main wings is a novel approach, compared to the monogram kit's slot and tab with raised beads to hold kit wing in place. The belly turret consists of 1 clear piece with 7 gray molded sides top and the actual trunnion ring that the belly turret actually rides on. This kit was well-thought-out with a change of nosepiece it could be backdated to an F and even an E with a belly tub and multi -piece nose cone. With a change of starboard side waist window and a cheyenne tail turret this could be the final version of the B-17G. This kit has several aftermarket sets already being produced for that next level of detail. My final thoughts, I believe that given the level of Technology that went into this kit, it is worth the hundred dollar Plus price. I would recommend taking the time to study everything in the kit and be diligent to the details and we will get an excellent representation of an early version b-17g.Read full review...
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HK Models 1/48 B-17
Upon initial inspection, this kit looks to be very nice and the individual modeler can add as much or little detail as desired. Parts are crisply molded and of good quality. If you’re a fan of the B-17, this is a great kit to have.Read full review...
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Badass Boeing
Arguably one of the best Aircraft ever built. This kit is a dream!
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Great Model!
Well built, awesome molding.
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Great kit!
Well detailed!
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