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

• Concerning the Grand Slam Bomber
  The four-engined hefty bomber from the RAF, the Avro Lancaster, performed a variety of bombing operations and also other functions during WWII. The B.I (Unique) setup related to aircraft, known as the "Grand Slam Bomber" was in fact modified to transport the largest bomb built-in war, the 22,000lb (9,979kg) "Grand Slam bomb". Initially the Grand Slam bomb ended up being utilized effortlessly was on March 14th of 1945, to the assault up against the Bielefeld Viaduct in northern Germany. This viaduct have been an essential railroad node connecting the Ruhr commercial area with big metropolitan facilities particularly Hanover. Despite past bombing associated with viaduct by the RAF and usa Air Force, it had not yet experienced any critical damage. On that time, 617 Squadron, at the very top group known as "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 surprise waves, destroying most of the viaduct. On March nineteenth, 617 Squadron also destroyed the Arnsberg Viaduct. By the finish associated with war, an overall total 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 on the basis of the masterpiece bomber of this RAF, the Grand Slam Bomber (Lancaster BI Original 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 present modeler with choice. Model overflows with detail through the intricate suspension system toward tires which will really deform beneath the fat about the aircraft. Model issues life with four micro-motors that enable the four propellers to essentially spin whenever the Grand Slam bomb is slid back. One UM2 alkaline battery pack needed (offered separately). Battery situated in bomb space for storage bay for immediate access. Four realistically recreated flight-crew figures, one ground-crew figure and two kinds of markings for aircraft of 617 Squadron fill up this excessively authentic enjoyable. Recommended Tamiya Colors: AS-22 Black World, AS-9 Black Green, AS-11 Moderate Sea Gray.

Specs and characteristics:

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