Tamiya 61504 - 1/48 Dambuster/Grand Slam Bomber(Avro Lancaster BI Special 22000lb. Bomb) - Propeller Action  [61504]

• Regarding the Grand Slam Bomber
  The four-engined hefty bomber from RAF, the Avro Lancaster, performed a number of bombing operations and differing functions during WWII. The B.I (distinctive) setup associated with aircraft, referred to as "Grand Slam Bomber" was at truth modified to transport the greatest bomb integral war, the 22,000lb (9,979kg) "Grand Slam bomb". Initially the Grand Slam bomb finished up being used efficiently was indeed on March 14th of 1945, towards the assault against the Bielefeld Viaduct in north Germany. This viaduct are a vital railroad node connecting the Ruhr commercial area with big metropolitan facilities specially Hanover. Despite past bombing associated with viaduct by the RAF and usa Air Force, it had not yet experienced any critical damage. On the period, 617 Squadron, towards the top team called "dambusters", flew into action. Sqn. Ldr. C.C. Calder dropped a Grand Slam bomb which landed about 30m through viaduct. The underground explosion delivered effective surprise waves, destroying a lot of the viaduct. On March nineteenth, 617 Squadron furthermore destroyed the Arnsberg Viaduct. By the finish connected with war, an overall of 41 Grand Slam bombs ended up being dropped, working much blow to Germany. 33 Lancasters had been became Grand Slam Bombers including aircraft no.: PB592, PB995 through PB998, and PD112 through PD139.
• In regards toward Model
  Assembly synthetic model kit based on the masterpiece bomber with this RAF, the Grand Slam Bomber (Lancaster BI Original 22000lb. Bomb). Scale: 1/48, fuselage size: 441mm, wingspan: 648mm-a model impressive both in information and size. Kit features a pre-painted canopy and unpainted canopy presenting modeler with option. Model overflows with information through intricate suspension system system system toward tires which will really deform in fat regarding the aircraft. Model problems life with four micro-motors that permit the four propellers to really spin whenever the Grand Slam bomb is slid straight back. One UM2 alkaline battery power required (offered separately). Battery operating out of bomb space for saving bay for access immediately. Four realistically recreated flight-crew figures, one ground-crew figure and two kinds of markings for aircraft of 617 Squadron fill this excessively authentic enjoyable. Recommended Tamiya Colors: AS-22 Ebony World, AS-9 Ebony Green, AS-11 Moderate Liquid Gray.

Specs and traits:

• 1/48 scale model kit.
• Motor: Rolls Royce Merlin 20/22/24 (takeoff production 1480 to 1640hp) x 4
• Fuselage size: 21.18m
• Wingspan: 31.10m
• Body fat: 33.11t
• Number: 2655km (keeping Grand Slam bomb)
• suggest paint colors: AS-22 - Dark planet