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 hefty bomber from the RAF, the Avro Lancaster, performed a number of bombing operations and various functions during WWII. The B.I (distinctive) setup linked to aircraft, referred to as "Grand Slam Bomber" was in reality modified to transport the biggest bomb integral war, the 22,000lb (9,979kg) "Grand Slam bomb". At first the Grand Slam bomb wound up being used effortlessly had been on March 14th of 1945, to the assault against the Bielefeld Viaduct in north Germany. This viaduct are a vital railroad node linking the Ruhr commercial area with big metropolitan facilities specially Hanover. Despite previous bombing connected with viaduct by the RAF and united states of america Air Force, it hadn't yet experienced any critical harm. On that point, 617 Squadron, at the very 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 sent effective shock waves, destroying a lot of the viaduct. On March nineteenth, 617 Squadron additionally destroyed the Arnsberg Viaduct. By the finish connected with war, an overall of 41 Grand Slam bombs was fallen, working a great deal blow to Germany. 33 Lancasters were became Grand Slam Bombers including aircraft no.: PB592, PB995 through PB998, and PD112 through PD139.
• In regards toward Model
  Assembly synthetic model kit in line with 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 toward tires that will really deform under the fat in regards to the aircraft. Model dilemmas life with four micro-motors that enable the four propellers to essentially spin whenever the Grand Slam bomb is slid straight back. One UM2 alkaline battery pack needed (offered separately). Battery situated in bomb space for storing bay for instant access. Four realistically recreated flight-crew figures, one ground-crew figure and two forms of markings for aircraft of 617 Squadron fill this extremely authentic enjoyable. Suggested Tamiya Colors: AS-22 Ebony World, AS-9 Ebony Green, AS-11 Moderate Water Gray.

Specs and traits:

• 1/48 scale model kit.
• Motor: Rolls Royce Merlin 20/22/24 (takeoff manufacturing 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 Earth