USAAF B-29A "Old Battler"

Academy | No. 12517 | 1:72

Facts

Brand:: Academy
Title:: USAAF B-29A "Old Battler"
Number:: 12517
Scale:: 1:72
Type:: Static model kit
Released:: 2015 New decals
Barcode:: 8809258927891 (EAN)
Topic:: Boeing B-29 Superfortress » Propeller (Aircraft)

Markings

Boeing B-29 Superfortress

Boeing B-29A Superfortress

US Army Air Forces (1941-1947)

45 BS, 40 BG 42-6254 Hump Happy Pappy
1944 - CBI Theatre
FS34084 FS36320
667 BS, 444 BG 42-6251 Old Battler
1944 - CBI Theatre
FS34084 FS36320
770 BS, 462 BG 42-6223 Lady Boomerang
1944 - CBI Theatre
FS34084 FS36320
794 BS, 468 BG 42-93828 Monsoon Goon
1944 - CBI Theatre
FS34084 FS36320
794 BS, 468 BG 42-6242 Esso Express
1944 - CBI Theatre
FS34084 FS36320

Box contents

Plastic sprue, Decalsheet (waterslide)

Boxart designed by Jiwoo Nam

Product timeline

Academy/Minicraft

Academy

Classic Plane

Modelist

Doyusha

Hobby 2000

1991

1995

1996

1997

199x

2007

200x

2015

2018

2023

New tool

New parts

New box

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Instructions

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Alternative SKUs for Academy 12517:
ACA-12517 | ACA12517 | ACD12517 | AC 12517 | AC12517 | AD-12517

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Reference material

B-29 Le bombardier qui changea le monde

Le fana de l'aviation hors série avions de légende No. 75

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