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

• In regards to 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 for the aircraft, referred to as "Grand Slam Bomber" had been modified to carry the greatest bomb made in war, the 22,000lb (9,979kg) "Grand Slam bomb". Initially the Grand Slam bomb was utilized effectively had been on March 14th of 1945, in attack from the Bielefeld Viaduct in north Germany. This viaduct ended up being an important railroad node linking the Ruhr industrial area with large towns and cities particularly Hanover. Despite past bombing of the viaduct by the RAF and United States Air Force, it had not yet suffered any critical damage. On that time, 617 Squadron, an elite team known as the "dambusters", travelled into action. Sqn. Ldr. C.C. Calder dropped a Grand Slam bomb which landed about 30m from viaduct. The underground explosion sent powerful surprise waves, destroying the majority of the viaduct. On March nineteenth, 617 Squadron also destroyed the Arnsberg Viaduct. By the finish of this war, an overall total of 41 Grand Slam bombs had been dropped, working much blow to Germany. 33 Lancasters had been changed into Grand Slam Bombers including aircraft no.: PB592, PB995 through PB998, and PD112 through PD139.
• In regards to the Model
  Assembly synthetic model kit based on the masterpiece bomber of RAF, the Grand Slam Bomber (Lancaster BI Unique 22000lb. Bomb). Scale: 1/48, fuselage size: 441mm, wingspan: 648mm-a model impressive in both information and size. Kit features a pre-painted canopy and unpainted canopy to supply modeler with choice. Model overflows with information through the intricate suspension on tires that seem to deform under the weight associated with aircraft. Model involves life with four micro-motors that enable the four propellers to actually spin when the Grand Slam bomb is slid straight back. One UM2 alkaline battery pack needed (sold individually). Battery situated in bomb storage space bay for comfortable access. Four realistically recreated flight-crew figures, one ground-crew figure and two types of markings for aircraft of 617 Squadron top off this extremely authentic relaxation. Recommended Tamiya Colors: AS-22 Black World, AS-9 Dark Green, AS-11 Medium Sea Gray.

Specs and Features:

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