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

• About the Grand Slam Bomber
  The four-engined heavy bomber associated with the RAF, the Avro Lancaster, performed a variety of bombing operations as well as other roles during WWII. The B.I (Special) setup associated with aircraft, known as the "Grand Slam Bomber" had been modified to transport the biggest bomb built in war, the 22,000lb (9,979kg) "Grand Slam bomb". Initially the Grand Slam bomb was used effectively had been on March 14th of 1945, into the attack against the Bielefeld Viaduct in northern Germany. This viaduct had been an important railroad node linking the Ruhr industrial area with large urban centers such as 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 day, 617 Squadron, at the very top team 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 out effective shock waves, destroying a lot of the viaduct. On March nineteenth, 617 Squadron additionally destroyed the Arnsberg Viaduct. By the finish associated with war, a total of 41 Grand Slam bombs had been dropped, working much blow to Germany. 33 Lancasters were 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 in line with the masterpiece bomber of this RAF, the Grand Slam Bomber (Lancaster BI Unique 22000lb. Bomb). Scale: 1/48, fuselage size: 441mm, wingspan: 648mm-a model impressive in both detail and size. Kit features a pre-painted canopy and unpainted canopy to provide modeler with option. Model overflows with detail from the intricate suspension system to the tires that may actually deform under the weight regarding the aircraft. Model concerns life with four micro-motors that allow the four propellers to really spin whenever the Grand Slam bomb is slid back. One UM2 alkaline battery pack required (sold separately). Battery situated in bomb storage space bay for quick access. Four realistically recreated flight-crew figures, one ground-crew figure and two kinds of markings for aircraft of 617 Squadron top off this extremely authentic fun. Suggested Tamiya Colors: AS-22 Dark World, AS-9 Dark Green, AS-11 Moderate Sea Gray.

Specs and qualities:

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