Tamiya 61504 - 1/48 Dambuster/Grand Slam Bomber(Avro Lancaster BI Special 22000lb. Bomb) - Propeller Action 田宮軍事模型發動螺旋槳飛機系列 雙星孖星  [61504]

• About the Grand Slam Bomber
  The four-engined heavy bomber associated with RAF, the Avro Lancaster, performed a selection of bombing operations alongside functions during WWII. The B.I (Special) setup of the aircraft, referred to as "Grand Slam Bomber" was modified to transport the greatest bomb produced in war, the 22,000lb (9,979kg) "Grand Slam bomb". The first time the Grand Slam bomb had been utilized successfully ended up being on March 14th of 1945, into the assault against the Bielefeld Viaduct in northern Germany. This viaduct ended up being an essential railroad node linking the Ruhr industrial zone with large metropolitan areas such as for instance Hanover. Despite past bombing of the viaduct by the RAF and US Air Force, it hadn't yet suffered any critical harm. On that day, 617 Squadron, at the very top group referred to as "dambusters", flew into action. Sqn. Ldr. C.C. Calder dropped a Grand Slam bomb which landed about 30m through the viaduct. The underground explosion sent powerful shock waves, destroying a lot of the viaduct. On March 19th, 617 Squadron additionally destroyed the Arnsberg Viaduct. By the finish of war, a total of 41 Grand Slam bombs had been dropped, working a heavy blow to Germany. 33 Lancasters were converted to Grand Slam Bombers including aircraft no.: PB592, PB995 through PB998, and PD112 through PD139.
• Towards Model
  Assembly plastic model kit based on the masterpiece bomber of RAF, the Grand Slam Bomber (Lancaster BI Special 22000lb. Bomb). Scale: 1/48, fuselage length: 441mm, wingspan: 648mm-a model impressive both in detail and size. Kit features a pre-painted canopy and unpainted canopy available modeler with choice. Model overflows with information through the intricate suspension system on tires that may actually deform in fat regarding the aircraft. Model comes to life with four micro-motors that enable the four propellers to really spin when the Grand Slam bomb is slid straight back. One UM2 alkaline battery needed (offered individually). Battery situated in bomb storage space bay for easy access. Four realistically recreated flight-crew numbers, one ground-crew figure and two forms of markings for aircraft of 617 Squadron fill up this extremely authentic entertainment. Suggested Tamiya Colors: AS-22 Black World, AS-9 Black Green, AS-11 Medium Water Gray.

Specs and qualities:

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